Introducing South Congress Hotel

South Congress Hotel is a contemporary, locally owned venue, surrounded by boutique shops and trendy restaurants in Downtown Austin. This iconic and centrally located space features neutral tones and modern decor. It’s a blank space, making it ideal for social events and weddings.

A common spot for celebrity sightings, the overall aesthetic is both stylish and welcoming. Couples love the energy of South Congress, and the hotel’s hospitality is on par with the most luxurious hotels and resorts you will find around the world. 

I love this space for weddings because you experience all the benefits of a “hotel wedding”, such as proximity to shops and restaurants, turn-key rentals, food, and bar service. However, it’s a small boutique hotel, so it feels intimate. Throughout the weekend you will undoubtedly run into your friends and family at the bar, or poolside, without fighting against an influx of hotel guests or large conferences.

If you love the Downtown Austin energy, but want a wedding that feels a little tucked away and private, South Congress Hotel will not disappoint.

SERVICE

Venue Use Fees

$4,000 to $6,000

FEE INCLUDES

- 4 hours prior to ceremony for set up
- 5-6 hours for Ceremony + Reception, and 2 hours for clean up
- All chairs, tables, china, glassware, linens and napkins
- two lounge vignettes
- Dedicated Event Services Manager
- Complimentary night stay in suite on property for night of the wedding
- Ability to host courtesy room block including discounts on standard rooms for friends and family, and on suites for family/getting ready

Food + Beverage

Below numbers based on information provided by local area caterers.

F&B Minimums currently range from $18K - $24K for 2024 Fridays-Sundays and are exclusive of sales tax and service charge.

Our pricing in the Wedding SCOUT cost calculator is based on an F&B package that includes 3 passed hors d’oeuvres, full open bar for 5 hours, and a buffet dinner of two entrees, side and salad, and one dessert at $145 per person (plus taxes and fees).

Note, at 100 guests and a base F&B package at $145, you wouldn’t meet the F&B minimum for a peak season Friday or Saturday event. You would need add items such as late night snacks, or a premium bar to make the F&B minimum.

BUFFET MEAL & FULL 5 HR. BAR
100 guests = $23,625
150 guests = $28,544
200 guests = $38,063

ABOVE INCLUDES
- 5 hours of bar service
- 3 passed appetizers, buffet dinner of two proteins, salad, and additional side
- Assorted rolls & butter
- Drink station: coffee, tea and water
- Dessert
- All taxes and fees

Additional Rentals

No additional table or decor rentals are needed.

SOUTH CONGRESS HOTEL INCLUDES:

- Tables, glassware, china, and premium floor length linens
- Neutral wood ceremony and reception chairs
- Complimentary suite on the night of the wedding
- Complimentary dance-floor and stage
- Setup and takedown

CAPACITY

200 Guests Cocktail-Style

155 Guests Dinner w/ DJ

135 Guests Dinner w/ Band

OUTDOORS

Outdoor Tenting

In the event of inclement weather, it is easy to tent the courtyard. You can host the ceremony inside, and then move guests to the courtyard while staff flip the ballroom for a reception. Alternatively, you can host your ceremony outside in the tent!

It is reasonable to budget $4,000 for a courtyard tent.

Heating + Cooling

It is common to rent portable coolers or mushroom heaters from your third-party rental company. This is only needed in the courtyard during certain times of the year.

- $150 per portable coolers (estimate 6 on average)
- $150 per mushroom heaters (estimate 8 on average)

Sound + Lighting

Couples are encouraged to use a third party AV company, or their band or DJ, for ceremony sound and event lighting. The venue comes included with basic event lighting and AV.

Estimate $940 on average for ceremony sound.

UTILITIES

Additional Power

Additional power is not typically needed at this venue.

Stage + Dance floor

Both stage and dance floor are provided by the venue.

Restroom Facilities

Beautiful and trendy restrooms are located just outside the main ballroom space.

TRAVEL

Bussing

Bussing is not common if your guests are staying in Downtown Austin.

Valet

Valet is always available at South Congress Hotel.

Parking

Unlimited garage parking is located underneath the hotel.