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Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress

300 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, USA, 78704
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Embassy Suites by Austin Downtown South Congress welcomes travelers to the heart of the vibrant South Congress neighborhood. Guests are welcomed with a two-room suite, a free made-to-order breakfast and a complimentary evening reception. Other amenities include a fitness center, an indoor pool, flexible meeting & event space and a full-service bar and restaurant. The hotel offers convenient access to many attractions. Situated opposite the scenic Lady Bird Lake and its surrounding hike and bike trail, this downtown Austin hotel is the ideal destination for extended stays and short breaks. Find entertainment for the whole family at the trendy Warehouse District, historic 6th Street, Barton Springs Pool and the South Congress ‘SoCo’ shopping and dining district. So come enjoy all that our Embassy Suites has to offer, the perfect setting for doing as much or as little as you like.

Venue Details

ChainHilton
BrandEmbassy Suites by Hilton
Built1985
Renovated2016
Total meeting space3,032 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms262
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AAA

Awards

Industry awards
AAA - Inspector's Best of Housekeeping Award 2022 Booking.com - Guest Review Award 2021 TripAdvisor - Award of Excellence 2021 Expedia - Loved by Guests Award Hilton - 2017 Food & Beverage of the Year HotelPlanner - Top 10 Hotel in Southwest Region

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (3)

Sustainability Certifications
ISO 50001:2018

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
Sustainability Certifications
ISO 14001:2015

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
Sustainability Certifications
ISO 9001:2015

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Dec 13, 2025 - Jan 10, 2026
Jan 16, 2026 - Feb 4, 2026
Feb 13, 2026 - Feb 21, 2026
Mar 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2026
Mar 19, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026
Apr 4, 2026 - Apr 8, 2026
Apr 24, 2026 - May 5, 2026
May 10, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Mar 01 - May 31Oct 01 - Nov 19
Shoulder season
Jun 01 - Jun 30Sep 01 - Sep 30Feb 01 - Feb 28
Low season
Nov 20 - Dec 31Jul 01 - Aug 31Jan 01 - Jan 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
3,032 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
6
Second largest room
3,000 sq. ft.
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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

Capitol I & II Download PDF
Capitol I & II
Capitol II Download PDF
Capitol II
Lonestar Amphitheater Download PDF
Lonestar Amphitheater
Board Room I Download PDF
Board Room I
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Capitol I
Board Room II Download PDF
Board Room II

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
262
Single (1 bed)
206
Single (1 bed) rate
$139.00 - $299.00
Double (2 beds)
56
Double (2 beds) rate
$159.00 - $319.00
Suites
217
Tax rate
17%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 10 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $55.00/day )

Local Attractions

Rainey Street
Rainey Street
Nightlife
1 mi
Enjoy renovated houses turned into bungalow bars reign on Rainey Street. This is a great destination by day or by night for cocktails, sit down dining and food truck parks.
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Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Airport
7 mi
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is the second-fastest growing, mid-sized airport in the United States. Austin-Bergstrom is also an economic engine in Central Texas, supplying over 74,000 direct and indirect jobs in the Central Texas region. Its reflection of local food, music, art, and customer service has earned Austin-Bergstrom recognition—including Runner-Up for Best U.S. Airport in Fodor’s 2019 Travel Awards.
3600 Presidential Blvd
Austin, TX, US 78719
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Auditorium Shores
Auditorium Shores
Park
3 blks
Auditorium shores is located just a few blocks from the hotel, on the south shore of Lady Bird Lake, immediately west of South 1st Street. To its south are the Long Center and Palmer Events Center. The Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail passes through the park from west to east near the shore; one of the trail's major trailheads adjoins Auditorium Shores. Auditorium Shores has long been a popular site for music performances, and is known today as a central site for several regional and national music festivals, such as Fun Fun Fun Fest, Urban Fest, Raggae Fest, and South by Southwest. It currently hosts some local events as the Austin Food & Wine Festival.
800 W Riverside Dr
Austin, TX 78704
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6th Street District
6th Street District
Nightlife
6 blks
6th Street Entertainment District - Live Music, Comedy, Shops
Austin, TX, US
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin
University
2 mi
Go Longhorns!
Austin, TX, US
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Circuit of the Americas
Circuit of the Americas
Recreation
11 mi
Home to the US Formula 1 race along with other sporting and music events, the race track also has an amphitheatre.
Austin, TX, US
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Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail
Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail
Recreation
2 blks
10 miles of walking, running, cycling trails border Lady Bird Lake adjacent to Downtown Austin.
Austin, TX, US 78701
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Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool
Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool
Park
1 mi
Austin's city park. Featuring Lady Bird Lake, Barton Springs Pool, Boat Rental, Botanical Garden, Hillside Theatre and the Zilker Zephyr Train. Annual events held at the park include the kite festival, Blues on the Green, Austin City Limits Festivals and the holiday Trail of Lights.
Austin, TX, US 78701
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Bullock Texas State History Museum
Bullock Texas State History Museum
Museum
2 mi
The Bob Bullock State History Museum and Imax theatre.
MLK Blvd
Austin, TX, US 78701
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Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Colony
Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Colony
Recreation
1 blk
Home to the largest urban bat colony in the US, Congress Avenue Bridge is home to 1.5 million Mexican free tail bats. From mid-March through November the bats fly out from the bridge at dusk creating an amazing view against the Austin skyline and Lady Bird Lake. Boat tours are a great way to see this nightly event.
Congress Avenue Bridge
Austin, TX, US 78701
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Texas State Capitol
Texas State Capitol
Historical landmark
1 mi
The Texas State Capitol building
Congress Avenue
Austin, TX, US 78701
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South Congress Avenue (SoCo)
South Congress Avenue (SoCo)
Shopping
3 blks
An Austin landmark - our favorite local neighborhood with original Austin shopping, restaurants, bars, galleries and live music venues. If you are in town on the 1st Thursday of the month, celebrate with the shops and galleries as they stay open late, shop at street markets and listen to live music.
South Congress Avenue
Austin, TX, US 78701
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Austin Convention Center
Austin Convention Center
Convention center
5 blks
The Austin Convention Center is located in the heart of the capital of Texas, one of the most affordable cities in America. The convention center has a convenient downtown location, between the shores of Town Lake and historic Sixth Street. The facility’s expansion has allowed events to expand their conventions, trade shows and expos. It has also brought new conventions and visitors to Austin and its convention center.
613 E. 5th Street
Austin, TX, US 78701
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Lyndon Baines Johnson Library & Museum
Lyndon Baines Johnson Library & Museum
Museum
2 mi
The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum is one of thirteen presidential libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration. The museum provides year-round public viewing of its permanent historical and cultural exhibits. Special activities and exhibits are sponsored privately by the Friends of the LBJ Library and its parent organization, the LBJ Foundation.
2313 Red River Street
Austin, TX, US 78705
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Onion Creek Country Club
Onion Creek Country Club
Recreation
8 mi
Welcome to Onion Creek Club, a genuine Texas treasure steeped in family tradition, friendliness, camaraderie and good fun! Onion Creek Club is Austin’s most historic golf club, founded in 1974 by three-time Masters Champion, Jimmy Demaret. There is no other golf club in the Austin area that provides the history steeped in tradition and quality, the convenience to downtown and surrounding neighborhoods, and most importantly the opportunity to make new friends!
2510 Onion Creek Parkway
Austin, TX, US 78747
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Preferred vendors

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Premiere Events
Premiere Events
Premiere Events is one of Texas’ largest independently owned, family operated tent and event rental companies. With 4 ideally located central Texas showrooms, whichever Premiere destination you choose, you’ll be graciously welcomed and warmly received. Within easy reach of most major Texas population centers and many larger Texas towns and cities, you’ll find well-appointed Premiere showrooms, filled with exciting rental selections, brimming with Texas Hospitality. We invite you to virtually visit one or all of our 4 locations and to be our guest, at the Premiere location that can serve you best. As the leading provider of exciting wedding rental selections and unparalleled event rental support, it’s clear that weddings move and inspire us. To us, Love is Love, and whatever its form, it’s a Beautiful Thing. We celebrate all loving relationships that bring people together, and support all wedding couples throughout our communities. We’re huge fans of socials and celebrations where people share laughter and find joy. From birthdays, to anniversaries, to graduations and more, Premiere will bring the basics you need to the party, and provide the ‘frills’ you want to help realize your event dreams. If on the other hand, you’re wanting to ‘get down to business’, we can handle your wants and needs equally well. We’re in business too, and we know you’re looking for the best rental and event value, and we’re proud to say that Premiere is that best-value option. At Premiere, our industry experience, proven expertise, rental product offerings, and friendly, helpful support makes life easier for event planners, meeting planners and destination management companies. We respect your knowledge, understand your role, and value your time. We’re professionals just like you, and are keenly aware that you, along with your clients and customer, and driven by success. We will not disappoint! We generously support companies and organizations who work in the events community. Premiere supports the broader community too, and is a generous contributor, especially to causes involving children. We love our furry family members, and value opportunities to support them as well. We welcome the opportunity to serve and look forward to meeting you.
Logistics/Decor
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Austin City Photo Booth
Austin City Photo Booth
multi-city
Austin City Photo Booth is a full service, photo and video activation company, specializing in social events of all occasions including weddings, festivals, brand launches and experimental marketing. The world is a digital jungle and we’re here to help you create your mark on it! We provide our clients with a “tailor-made” experiences built around their event to be memorable as well as measurable. Digital and tangible mementos, your guests will be sure to walk away with a party favor that will last a lifetime.
Hired Entertainment
Logistics/Decor
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Ideal Productions
Ideal Productions
Austin
Ideal Productions was founded in Austin, TX in 2009. We specialize in clientele who need a voice, who are often overlooked by the national big brands. We work in partnership with our clients to ensure their vision is flawlessly achieved. Whether your event is a Gala, Fund Rasier, Corporate Event, Association Conference, Government Seminar, or Multi-stage Festival Production; we strive to ensure we meet your standards at your budget level. Our number one goal is for our clients to effectively communicate their vision in the way they want it delivered – an Ideal Event.
Logistics/Decor
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Additional Information

Facility Restrictions

This hotel is a 100 percent non-smoking property.

Safety Information

Cancellation Policy

Individual reservations must be cancelled 24 hours to arrival to avoid 1 night's room and tax. Group cancelling in their entirety will be determined by performance and cancellation clauses in the contract.

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Hilton has committed to cut our environmental footprint in half and double our social impact by 2030. Refer to our website, https://cr.hilton.com, for details on our award-winning Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) programs.
Does Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Hilton has committed to reducing waste in our managed operations by 50% by 2030. Through the end of 2020, we have reduced waste in our managed portfolio by 73% since our 2008 baseline, and our managed and franchised hotels have reduced waste by 62%.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Please refer to https://jobs.hilton.com/diversity and our annual Supplier Diversity Report (https://cr.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Hilton-2020-Supplier-Diversity-Report.pdf).

Health and Safety

Were practices at Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, CDC & WHO. Hilton CleanStay, a new industry-defining standard of cleanliness (https://newsroom.hilton.com/corporate/news/hilton-defining-new-standard-of-cleanliness) Hilton up to date customer messaging: https://www.hilton.com/en/corporate/coronavirus/
Does Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Install hand sanitizer stations/disinfecting wipes in public areas & on shuttles; enhanced cleaning of high touch areas, lobbies, elevators, doors, bathrooms; F&B service in accordance with food safety guidelines, dining configured for physical distancing
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