I booked out the Stephen F Bar and Terrace for a cocktail party after my proposal. Ghina and the rest of the team were extremely accommodating, from the day I reached out about the inquiry down to the day of the actual event. They helped me coordinate pricing, timing, setup, food and drinks, and headcount in a way that met my requests, preferences, and budget. The venue itself is great and perfect for such an event. The bartenders were well praised on the night of and did an amazing job serving my guests. Overall, the event was a 10/10, and I would not have wanted to hold a party for that special night anywhere else! Would highly recommend!

Ghina and her team made my son’s wedding rehearsal dinner flawless. The food was delicious, the room and outdoor space was more than expected and the service was impeccable. They all went out of their way for the evening to be a success and it ended up even better than we imagined.

We hosted our wedding ceremony, wedding reception (for 90), night before drop-in welcome reception (for 70), a room block, and other events the weekend of December 12-December 15, 2019. These events and the entire staff of the Intercontinental far exceeded our expectations.

We'd like to especially thank Julie Stanfield whose listening skills, attention to detail, and creative ideas were the perfect combination for our personalities. Julie was the event coordinator for both events and took on the role that a wedding planner normally would (no need for an additional one). She really knows the venue and provides honest, good feedback on what will work and what will not. She is fun to work with but very professional. She takes the time to get to know her clients' preferences and adapts the events to their desires. This was not a cookie-cutter wedding. It was highly personalized which made it even more special. Julie also coordinates with all of the vendors the day of the wedding to make sure that everything is in order and delivered. Our guests were unanimous that this was the "wedding to beat" and one of the best weddings they’ve been to.

The hotel staff were as close to flawless as we've experienced, and the team went way beyond the normal to ensure the bride, groom, and parents were treated like special guests. From the concierge on arrival to the wait staff on Saturday night and our departure Sunday, it was simply wonderful. The Capital Ballroom itself is a fantastic venue for the wedding ceremony and reception. It offered old-world class with modern lighting and style. The ballroom itself opens onto a private balcony that looks over Congress Avenue, giving you a view of the Paramount theater, the Capitol, and Congress Ave itself. The smaller ballrooms (that could also be used for receptions or rehearsal dinners as we had) also have access to balconies and are cozier. We hosted a night before event in the two smaller ballrooms/boardrooms and were blown away with the ability of Julie and the staff to bring our vision of a "tacos & tequila" party to life. We had access to the balcony on 7th street that night. This was super unique to have this much access to a balcony with ample seating and a fun atmosphere. (No tents necessary! Heaters on most of the balcony). People loved getting to go outside and then meander back into the various ballrooms.

Food and drink was top-notch for both nights. We chose to have a taco station the night before and a Central Texas themed buffet with brisket, quail, and other Austin specialties for the wedding reception. We provided open bars and the service was excellent. We chose mostly local spirits, craft beer, and specialized wines (including a rosé cuvée for the toast) with Julie and the catering staff sourcing these for us. The signature cocktails, passed appetizers, and cheese display were a hit at the cocktail reception! Our desserts (churros and tres leches cake) were delicious the night before, as well. A small detail, but the way that they displayed food - whether at the cocktail reception, in a buffet, or even the plated salads - was beautiful. All in all, it was a fabulous weekend as close to perfect as possible. If you're looking for a historic downtown hotel that is smaller, more intimate, and more refined than some other historic hotels, the Stephen F Austin Intercontinental cannot be beat.