South Congress Hotel

A microcosm of Austin

What makes it fun

The living room of the neighborhood, South Congress Hotel is an 83-room hotel designed to be a hub of activity for the community. A place for both travelers and locals alike, the hotel has three unique restaurants, a coffee + bake shop, a rooftop pool, lobby bar, and two retail shops. All locally owned, this business has a prime location on Austin's favorite street known as South Congress Avenue.

Google Reviews

4.5

Based on 1018 reviews

Sai Rajat

21:49 15 Feb 25

Good rooms and placed in a really calm and accessible locality on South Congress Avenue.Had a good time here 😄

Matt Day

21:59 14 Feb 25

We had work events in the main conference room.The food, both breakfast and lunch, was very very good. Surprisingly good. Service was also great.

Maggie McKinney

04:58 12 Feb 25

Gary Howe

14:47 11 Feb 25

John May

02:13 11 Feb 25

Pretty surprised about how this hotel panned out compared to what we paid. Here's my laundry list, some small some big:- Charged (not just authorized) $150 up front for incidentals- First Thursday music turned the place into a night club and negated the quaint bar. No warning about this event was given.- The shower had a window in it to living space!- Rectangle toilet- No bathroom fan- Very dim lights and few in room- No temperature control on bathroom fixtures- No bag in wire garbage can- No coffee maker- Ceiling unpainted, looks like parking garage- Bed hard as a rock and pillows useless- No gluten free options for dining- Loud street- Thermostat did nothing - 72 no matter what- No recommendations book- Uncomfortable chairs- Internet doesn’t work consistently- Sparsely and cheaply decorated rarely used spare guest room vibeI definitely wouldn't stay here again, despite the prime location.

Roderick Mosley

21:54 22 Jun 23

Let's see where to start. Took a short road trip from Dallas to Austin for my wife's birthday. The rooms were nice, the old school bluetooth radio added a nice touch. I would have to say the rain shower at the Congress is to die for, I did not want to get out. I felt like I was getting a massage and the water was so soft, by far the very best shower I've had the privilege of using. With all of that I'd have to say the most pleasant part of the hotel were the people who work there, from Alex and Alex who were the valet's when we got there to Louis who worked the front desk late shift to Simone and John. John was awesome. Thanks John for being so very kind and helpful throughout our stay. Whenever we're in Austin the Congress will be our go to spot. Great location

Heather Curiel (Wedding Photographer)

19:07 23 May 23

If you're looking for a centrally located Austin wedding venue THIS IS THE PLACE. Every wedding I've attended here has been absolutely stunning and that starts with the venue. This is nothing like a typical hotel ballroom, but more of a modern wedding venue vibe. Very cool as is or can be a blank slate for someone looking to elevate the decor. The light around the hotel in the late afternoon is soft and gorgeous. One of my favorite special touches about having your wedding here is stunning suites that are perfect for getting ready on the day of your wedding.

Tyson

02:13 21 Apr 23

Had a wonderful stay at the South Congress Hotel. Easy, fast, and friendly check in and check out. Room was very nice, see the photos for details. Comfy bed, great shower, some interesting items in the mini bar :)Great location, just a short walk from lots of restaurants and shops.

Anika Haag

14:30 11 Apr 23

My husband and I celebrated his 40th birthday in Austin (visiting from Southern California) along with our pup, and I’m so happy we stayed at South Congress Hotel! We love the south congress neighborhood and this hotel is right in the middle of it and walking distance to so many amazing places to eat, drink, play. But once you’re inside the hotel, the experience is incredible. It’s beautifully designed, so many restaurants, bar, coffee and shops on its premises. We had a little hiccup at the beginning with us being assigned a room we did not book, but without a hassle, the front desk staff made everything right for us and even went above and beyond in finding a solution. We’re so thankful to them for helping to not only fix things but make it so much better for us overall. It really made the trip more special!The rooms are cozy (the bed is so soft and plush) with such a cool layout and design details, the bathroom is modern and spacious. If you can stay in a room overlooking South Congress, do it! You won’t be disappointed. Dogs stay free and they even give them what seem to be freshly baked dog treats! We all had the best time and can’t wait to come back to stay here again. Highly recommend this hotel!

Adrienne Javadi

14:05 25 Dec 22

This is the third year my husband and I have spent our Christmas weekend at The South Congress Hotel. I can not speak highly enough of those who worked this weekend from the front desk to the restaurant. They were exceptional, and made our stay memorable. I would give more stars if I could. Thank you to the wonderful staff who worked this weekend. We’ll be back next year!

Melanie Houck Poland

19:25 23 Nov 22

I love this hotel! Terrific location and great restaurants and bararea! Thank you, Bradley, for making my stay even better! The entire staff is amazing. Great room service too. Love the shopping options.

Cat Fagerberg

01:25 30 Sep 22

Sam the bartender at the pool was amazing! He made our experience an absolute treat, he was welcoming, funny and helpful. Definitely coming back every time we are in Austin! We had a great weekend. Thank you to all the staff