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Talk about bespoke experience, this beautiful Austin hotel has an all-star cast of contributors to its impending greatness.
Mid-century modern in design, choose from rooms or suites with hardwood floors and locally sourced minibars. A celebration at this chic Austin hotel is sure to have all of your needs met and then some. See you there.
The Lowdown
Type
BallroomBoutique Hotel
Views
CityscapeCourtyardGarden
Style
Minimalistic
Modern
Best type of Celebrations

Venue Setting

Featuring 2,300 sq. feet of indoor event space and 2,400 sq. feet of landscaped courtyards, gardens and a pre-function room, the event space at South Congress Hotel is a versatile setting for an indoor or outdoor wedding.

Capacity

Seated
180
Buffet
N/A
Standing
400
Fees
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
Price range

Does this include catering fees?

Yes

Additional charges

Room rental fee may apply. Service charge is 20% and tax is 8.25%.

Insurance

Additional Insurance May Be Required Depending On The Event

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Event Logistics and Amenities
(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)
Celebrations hosted here since
2015
Curfew
11 PM
Venue spaces
Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Catering
Client Must Use The Catering Provided By The Venue
Alcohol
Provided By Venue For Fee – You Must Use The Venue For All Alcohol Services
Music
Indoors & Outdoors
Smoking
Designated Smoking Areas Only
Accommodations
71 rooms and 12 suites
Eco/Green Events
Yes
Pet-Friendly Events
Yes
Handicap Accessible
Yes
Amenities
  • A/V Equipment
  • Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
  • Street Parking
  • Valet Parking
  • Wifi
  • Ample Parking Onsite
Venue Features
The scene:
South Congress Hotel is a boutique hotel located in the heart of Austin’s iconic South Congress shopping, dining, and entertainment district. South Congress Hotel features 71 guest rooms, 10 suites, two premier suites, three restaurants, coffee shop, pool and lobby bar, retail shops, parking garage and valet.
Design:

Designed to blend into its surroundings, the inspiration behind South Congress Hotel was to build more than just a great hotel for Austin and the neighborhoods it sits between and expand upon the sense of place defined by South Congress and South Austin. South Congress Hotel is a locally designed hotel that draws upon a combination of California-inspired elements, mid-century features, and Brazilian Modernism. All guestrooms and suites include furniture and textiles by Studio MAI – a combination of new, vintage, and found pieces were custom designed and fabricated or sourced from around the world.

Artisans:
Bedding: Matteo Bedding
Bath Amenities: C.O. Bigelow
Floral: Bricolage Floral
Framing: Lori Dunne
Furniture: Studio MAI, custom designed, fabricated or sourced
Textiles: Studio MAI
Uniform Design: Finery LA
Housekeeping Carts, Bell Carts, Mobile Bars, In-room Detailing: Cerberus

Architectural and/or Design Companies:
Architecture: Michael Hsu Office of Architecture
Architect of Record: Dick Clark
Architectural Elements: Escobedo and Escobedo Construction
Interior Design: Studio MAI
Landscape Design: Ten-Eyck
Indoor Plantscape: Plant People
Identity and Graphic Design: FÖDA Design Studio

Food Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Lounges
This section provides insights into our diverse culinary and social offerings.
Café No Sé: an all-day café featuring seasonal breakfast, lunch & dinner fare, as well as weekend brunch and seasonal desserts.
Central Standard: a bar & grill on South Congress Avenue
Otoko: a 12-seat Japanese restaurant located at South Congress Hotel in Austin, Texas. The multi-course omakase experience from Head Chef Yoshi Okai blends Tokyo-style sushi and Kyoto-style kaiseki into a unique tasting menu, selected and prepared by our chefs based on ingredient availability & seasonality.
Pool and lobby bars on-site.
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