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Sonder at South Congress

4.0 star property
Aparthotel with 24-hour fitness, near South Congress Avenue

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Pool
Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony | Private kitchen | Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Lounge area
    Lounge area
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Microwave
    Microwave
Main amenities
  • 50 smoke-free apartments
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grills
Feel at home
  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Living room
  • Washer/dryer
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathtub or shower

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 72 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 88 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 126 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
South Congress Avenue, Academy Dr, Austin, TX, 78704

What's nearby

  • South Congress Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Moody Theater - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Austin Convention Center - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Sixth Street - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Rainey Street - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 14 min drive
  • Austin Station - 9 min drive
  • Downtown Station - 26 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Home Slice Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Two Hands - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jo's Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Guero's Taco Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Perla's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sonder at South Congress

When you stay at Sonder at South Congress, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of South Congress Avenue and Lady Bird Lake. Apartments feature bonuses like kitchens and washers/dryers, along with balconies and flat-screen TVs.

Languages

Catalan, English, French, Spanish

At a glance

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • There is no front desk at this property
  • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
  • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
  • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
  • A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
  • Guests are recommended to download the property's Sonder mobile app before check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Free toiletries

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer
  • Laundry detergent

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevators
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Virtual front desk

Location highlights

  • Near a metro station

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 50 rooms
  • Individually furnished

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping is available for an extra charge and varies based on length of stay and unit size

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property is professionally cleaned.

Also known as

Artsy South Congress Suites Sonder Apartment
Artsy Suites Sonder Apartment
Artsy South Congress Suites Sonder
Artsy Suites Sonder
Sonder South Congress
Sonder At Congress Austin
Sonder at South Congress Austin
Sonder at South Congress Aparthotel
Sonder at South Congress Aparthotel Austin

Frequently asked questions

Does Sonder at South Congress offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sonder at South Congress does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Sonder at South Congress?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Sonder at South Congress?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sonder at South Congress?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in is available.
What is there to do at Sonder at South Congress and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour gym.
Does Sonder at South Congress have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchen which also includes a coffee maker, a toaster, and cookware.
Does Sonder at South Congress have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, each apartment features a balcony.
What's the area around Sonder at South Congress like?
Sonder at South Congress is a short 1-minute walk from South Congress Avenue and 12 minutes' walk from Lady Bird Lake.

Sonder at South Congress Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Property explanations was a little confusing as we where for wonder and it’s actually called Lola
Deborah, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very Convenient
We really enjoyed our stay. It was very convenient for us. Plethora of places to eat and grab a drink within walking distance. The apartment itself was comforting and not too far from the airport which was nice. Would stay Sonder South Congress anytime we are in the area.
Brady, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Colby, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Devin Oneal, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

HAK JIN, 3-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good location near restaurants
Iin, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I loved the location of this property, the layout and size. It was a beautiful stay overall! What I didn't love was the bathroom switches. There was only one, and it was way too bright. Would have been nice to have two switches, one that was not too bright. I also didn't like it's location only from entering from kitchen. No switch from bedroom. Wasn't able to operate the tv. Seems like an old fashion turn on would have been better than not being able to get anything to show.
Lori, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Great location, tired apartment
Maybe we got unlucky but our apartment wasn’t great. It was extremely dusty when we arrived and they have compensated us as well as sending in cleaners however when we got back after the cleaners the bathrooms hadn’t been dusted. They are well furnished apartments but the decor is very tired with mould and paint peeling off the walls.
H, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

4/10 Fair

The good: great location, easy parking, comfortable bed. The bad: gym access required 2 phone calls to Sonde and some of the gym equipment didn’t work, apartment tired and needing renovation, view of a parking lot, noisy neighbor upstairs. The ugly: apartment was superficially clean but grime and dirt everywhere - bathroom, bedroom, kitchen. Dirty cutlery. The whole place smelt damp and musty on arrival. Sonder customer service really poor. Stay elsewhere.
Nicholas, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location. Really nice beds and bedding. Kitchen seemed average, but we didn’t plan to cook.
Sue, 2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Austin girls trip
Comfortable, spacious apartment in a great location.Even though the complex is located on Congress Ave, the apartment complex is peaceful and quiet. Plates, silverware and basic kitchen items are provided. We did have to buy vegetable oil to do some light cooking. Spacious balcony, big bedrooms, sleeper couch. Pool area has a hot tub which we enjoyed. 10/10 recommend
2bed 2 bath apartment
Annette, 5-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

Excellent location on South Congress, quiet and large appartment with a nice view. Only thing to improve is the check-in process that Sonder requires you to go through - it is buggy and inconvenient.
Clement, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Let me preface this by saying I have never left a negative review, ever. However, I booked at Sonder South Congress on purpose - to be within a very close proximity of an early morning business meeting during my stay. Mid-afternoon the day I was checking in for my trip, I was randomly texted and told I’d been moved to the East Austin property, which is not nearly as convenient as South Congress. In fact, I specifically chose South Congress for the convenient parking. East Austin is a nightmare. The unit smelled, the bathroom was barely clean. The silverware drawer would barely open. The upstairs neighbors were extremely loud. The front door of the Residences of Plaza Saltillo was not secure when I arrived - no key code necessary. The complex elevator sounded like nothing I’ve ever heard before, based on the sounds, someone’s going to get stuck in at some point. I was graciously provided a complementary parking pass which was logistically horrible; especially, with the added travel time I had to account for to be on time for my early meeting due to the last minute property change. After I returned the pass to the unit and moved my car, I STILL had to pay $35 just to leave the parking garage. I will likely never stay with Sonder again after this experience.
Brittany, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good

There were 17 steep steps to go down in the apartment. We thought "ground floor" would mean no stairs. Husband handicapped & uses a cane. It was a challenge for us. The apartment was very nice, near lots of night life to walk to. Parking garage was great. Everything tech - driven: gates, door, tv & more. Kind of cool!
Ellen, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great spot right it the heart of Austin's South Congress District. East walk to all of the clubs, restaurants and shopping. Nicely furnished and comfortable. The only thing we did not like was that Sonder has no on site employees. We got back to our apartment and there was a malfunction on the electronic door lock so we could not get in. We had to rely on a phone call to Sonder to solve our problem. The customer service rep couldn't immediately solve it but called back with a solution for us in 10 or 15 minutes. In the meantime we were waiting in a hallway wondering if we were going to be able to get back into our room.
Michael, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable accommodations right in the heart of the Austin's South Congress district. Quick walk to the Continental Club.
Michael, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Location was fantastic . Restaurants, shopping and downtown all walkable. The apartment was spacious & styled very well. Coffee, tea and toiletries provided a nice touch . Beds were extremely firm/uncomfortable and late night street noise was a bit challenging for us . Noise machines and ear plugs were provided. Check in/check out was easy & efficient.
Charity, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Alyssa, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location.
Elizabeth, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

The unit I stayed in was on the ground floor. Aside from that, I wouldn’t necessarily say it was accessible fyi. Plenty of room. Downside of patio is that it is on the ground floor. You look at the parking lot in afternoon sun. The other downside was water pressure was non existent. If you have long hair, expect it to take 20 minutes to wash/get soap out etc. Aside from that, it was a good value for the cost. Space, walkable, clean.
Alexander, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Place is very good and convenient - it’s right by a lot of things to do. It’s a little confusing getting around the property but it’s a quite nice property all things considered!
Stephen, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

David, 4-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Walls are thin, noise was a serious problem
It is not clear that there are few if no ramps to get heavy and multiple luggage into the apartment. It is also not clear that when you enter the apartment, there is another long set of stairs going downward that you have to carry all your belongings down. Also I was not told that there would be maintenance men coming into the space while I was there so it was a shock (as a single female) to get unexpected visitations during my stay. There were multiple cobwebs above the bed in the master bedroom. There was a leak in the guest bedroom in the vent which leaked all over my newly washed clothes that were hang drying. I had to deal with water stains on my linen. Then the neighbor above walked so incredibly heavy all morning, throughout the day and into the evening. I could barely sleep in or work whilst in the space. (I recorded the audio on this as proof and even the maintenance guys vouched that the pounding was excessive and intolerable). I should have been warned that the walls were thin - I would have booked a hotel/apt somewhere else all things considered (with fair warning). I will not be recommending or staying here again.
4-night business trip
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4/10 Fair

It should not be listed as a 3 bedroom space if it is actually only a 2 bedroom! Also, way too many check in instructions / requirements. Hard to find.
Mallory, 3-night trip
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