Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from South Congress Avenue

Photo gallery for Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress

Business centre
Lobby lounge
Lobby
Lobby
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$347
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

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300 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX, 78704
  • South Congress Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Austin Convention Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • University of Texas at Austin
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Suite, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Bathtub

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Premium Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, 2 Bathrooms (1 King, 1 Double, Sofa Sleeper)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Peloton Bike)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, 2 Bathrooms

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, 2 Bathrooms (2 Queen, 1 Double, Sofa Sleeper)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Austin

Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress places you in the centre of Austin, within a short 5-minute stroll of South Congress Avenue and Lady Bird Lake. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and a complimentary breakfast. .SoCo Bar and Bites is open for dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. 2330 square feet (216 square metres) of event facilities include 5 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Added amenities include a 24-hour gym, a free manager's reception and Wi-Fi in public areas. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Downtown Austin hotel include Palmer Events Center and Austin Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • South Congress Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Palmer Events Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Austin Convention Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of Texas at Austin - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Texas State Capitol - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 8 min drive
  • Downtown Station - 16 min walk
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sandy's Hamburgers - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fareground - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ego's Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from South Congress Avenue
Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and 5 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 2330 square feet (216 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress also features multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Austin hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 262 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • 2330 sq ft of conference space
  • 216 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1985
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Corner/local shop
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress offers 262 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and a safe. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Austin hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 9.95 per night)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 9.95 per night)

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (USD 48 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • SoCo Bar and Bites

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 2,330 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • 5 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (112 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay films
  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out fee: USD 25.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 9.95 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 9.95 per night (rates may vary)
  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 48 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Up to 4 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress?

Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress?

As of 12 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress on 16 Mar 2025 start from AU$347.48, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress?

Yep, Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress has a covered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 48 per night.

Does Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress have a pool?

Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress has an indoor pool. The pool is open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

What makes Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress.

Is Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a corner/local shop and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress is a hit with families.

Does Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress serve breakfast?

Yep, guests give top marks to the free cooked-to-order brekkie here! Available weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress?

No, Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 466 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 76 out of 1000 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Renjith

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was smelly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Maxine

Didn’t like that we had to ask for our room to be serviced
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff are friendly, breakfast are clean and they are clean well
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff are impeccably accommodating - exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

John

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, quiet and had friendly staff. Can't beat the buffet breakfast and evening reception. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable with an excellent breakfast buffett included in our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Tameca

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not the best
The beds were sinking in and our sofa bed had a dirty pair of socks and a pill fall out of it when we opened it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Emma

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Pooneh, irvine

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Travelled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Roberto

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Bowe

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

John

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Philip

Business traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall amazing very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kenya

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean, staff was friendly, and the location was convenient to great restaurants and sites.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024