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InterContinental STEPHEN F. AUSTIN

701 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
InterContinental STEPHEN F. AUSTIN
Real Traveler Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 71 reviews from 4 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
Value: Rating of 2.9 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 71 reviews
from 4 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "We enjoyed our stay at this fine hotel and would, without reservation, recommend it to all visitors to this energetic and engaging city." source Orbitz

    "Would recommend they set up free wireless." source Hotels.com

    "Great place, great location and the balcony bar is not to be missed." source Travelocity

    "I loved this place and will stay there again." source Orbitz

    "Overall, this was just a disappointing stay." source Travelocity

  • Clean: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "The room was comfortable, clean and had great toiletries." source Hotels.com

    "The room was cozy, comfortable and clean and the bathroom was stocked with almost anything you might need." source Travelocity

    "The room was very large and clean for what we were expecting for the great deal we got on it." source Expedia

    "The room was lovely--clean, comfortable, well set up." source Travelocity

  • Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "I talked to the service desk about this and they curtly told me that I should write to the city of Austin - it's not their fault." source Travelocity

    "I called after about some charges on my card and their customer service was sub-par, to say the least." source Expedia

    "From a quality and service standpoint, the Intercontinental is not much different from a Holiday Inn." source Travelocity

    "and was surprised when the service and room size were not as nice as the rest of the hotel." source Travelocity

  • Location: Rating of 4.8 out of 5

    "The location was great for experiencing the restaurants and night life in Austin." source Orbitz

    "Since it was in downtown, we were limited on where to leave the car." source Hotels.com

    "Location is excellent and front desk staff really care." source Travelocity

    "Facilities were great and the location to the nightlife was perfect." source Expedia

    "The location just steps away from Sixth Street was superb." source Expedia

  • Room: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "When I arrived, around 1am, I was told that my room had been sold and that they had no rooms left." source Orbitz

    "I can not believe the hotel room that I got for the money." source Hotels.com

    "The rooms are a bit small but the bathrooms were generous." source Expedia

    "Although the rooms were pretty small." source Hotels.com

More information on InterContinental STEPHEN F. AUSTIN

Affectionately known as the "Stephen F" by native Austinites, the InterContinental Stephen F. Austin has been part of the city scene for more than 60 years. A central location three blocks from the Capitol puts you within walking distance of the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, the University of Texas and the Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail. This hotel is committed to providing accessible facilities under the American Disabilities Act. If your accessibility needs are not met, please contact the Hotel Manager on Duty. Should you require additional information regarding accessible facilities for guests with disabilities, please call 1-800-Holiday (U.S. and Canada) or contact the hotel directly. For the hearing impaired, TDD service is available at 1-800-238-5544 within the U.S. and Canada.

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1200

Year Built:

2000

Year Renovated:

2000

Total Rooms:

189 rooms.189

Total Floors:

13 floors.

Rooms:

189 units

Price

$249-$299 double; $399-$2,000 suite. Weekend, Internet discounts, V

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Reservations

IB

Cancellation Policy

-48 hours, Reservation must be canceled two days prior to arrival in order to not incur in a charge equal to the first night's stay per room to your credit card. Failing to call or show before check-out time after the first night of a reservation will result in cancellation of the remainder of your reservation.

Directions

From I 35, take 7th Ave. west to Congress Ave. Turn right onto Congress Ave and the hotel will be between 7th and 8th Avenues.

Area

AUSTIN,DOWNTOWN

Parking

alet (only) parking $17

Pets

False

Attractions

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Dining

Y

Information by Orbitz

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