The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

All-inclusive venue

The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $12,000

Guest capacity

Up to 220 seated guests

About this venue

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel is a historic hotel wedding venue located in downtown Austin, TX. An AAA Four-Diamond hotel, this beautiful venue was built in 1924, and makes an elegant and luxurious setting for celebrations of all kinds. The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel offers multiple state-of-the-art function spaces for weddings and other special events. The largest event setting is the 3,600-square-foot Capital Ballroom, which can accommodate up to 400 guests for receptions, making it ideal for lavish occasions. It's the perfect location for an unforgettable evening of dining and dancing. If you're planning a more intimate affair, multiple smaller spaces are available, too. In addition, the venue also boasts a restaurant, an indoor pool, a health club, and 190 luxurious guest rooms. To find out more about hosting your special occasion at The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel, contact their friendly team today.

Seated guest capacity

  • 5-220

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Hotels, Inns, Resorts

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
701 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701

Our event spaces

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Capital Ballroom

Capital Ballroom is located on second floor of the hotel with access to a private section of the Terrace.

Our Capital Ballroom, 3600 sq ft, is located on second floor of the hotel. It has a private Terrace overlooking Congress Street with amazing views of the Capitol and the iconic Paramount Sign. It can split into two halves - A and B sides.

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

Up to 350 Standing

Square footage

3,600

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Engagement party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

- Dimmers for lighting - Chandeliers - Tables - White Linen - Banquet Chairs - Gold Chargers - Votive Candles - Wood Dance Floor - Riser

Available services that can be provided by The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event staff
  • On-site accommodations
  • Pet friendly
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Rentals

  • Sound / AV

Accommodations

  • Bedroom suites
  • Double bed rooms
  • Honeymoon suite
  • Luxury suites
  • Room blocks offered
  • Single king rooms
  • Single queen rooms
  • Twin bed rooms

Reviews

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  • Great team

    •Verified review
    •Adaobi•Jul 8, 2024

    The Sonesta team brings positivity to every interaction and is always open to new and unique ideas. I love that they offer so many options to anyone looking to host a special celebration

  • Incredible Team!!!

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    •Michaela Beach•Jun 18, 2024

    The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta's team is incredible. I have been a professional wedding photographer for over eight years now, and the eye for detail their whole team had for the wedding day was immaculate! They are very communicative and ON TIME with the wedding day schedule. I can not wait to photograph another wedding at the Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel! Highly recommend!!! - Michaela Beach

  • Sonesta Excels

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    •Teresa L.•May 3, 2024

    Amazing experience. Attentive. Helpful. Amazing food. Perfect location.

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