InterContinental Stephen F. Austin

Frommer's Review

Built in 1924 to compete with the Driskill a block away, the Stephen F. Austin was another favorite power center for state legislators, along with such celebrities as Babe Ruth and Frank Sinatra. Closed in 1987 and reopened in 2000 after being gutted and rebuilt from the ground up, the hotel is once again welcoming movers and shakers. Most of its clientele are business travelers, and the InterContinental offers a lot of amenities aimed at this market.

The public areas are elegant, if not quite as grand as those in the Driskill. The guest rooms are simply furnished but comfortable. Reserve a deluxe room as the standards are small. Luxe amenities include down duvets, alarm clock/CD players, in-room safes large enough to fit a laptop, and every type of in-room business perk that you could want, including ergonomic chairs. Corner suites are large and not much more pricey than deluxe rooms. Two other assets: Stephen F's Bar and Terrace, with great views of Congress Avenue and the capitol, and the excellent Roaring Fork restaurant.

Facilities:
2 restaurants; bar; indoor pool; health club; spa; concierge; business center; 24-hr. room service; dry cleaning; club-level rooms

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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