Hotel Ella Austin, Austin ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

1900 Rio Grande Street, Austin, Texas, United States of America, 78705

Hotel Ella is a historic Greek Revival mansion built in 1900, situated in the heart of Downtown Austin. The hotel boasts an extensive renovation that retains its timeless elegance while offering modern amenities. It has become a notable part of Austin's cultural fabric, located within walking distance of major attractions.

Location

Located just minutes away from the Texas State Capitol and the University of Texas, Hotel Ella is ideally situated for exploring Austin's vibrant culture. Guests can easily access attractions like the Blanton Museum of Art and the Austin Convention Center by foot. While valet parking is available, ride-share services are recommended for airport transfers.

Rooms

Hotel Ella features 47 guest rooms, including 9 luxurious accommodations in the original mansion. The rooms are designed with custom furniture and a variety of modern amenities such as Nespresso machines and 47-inch LED televisions. The Premiere Poolside rooms offer spacious layouts with private patios, ensuring comfort during hot Texas summers.

Eat & Drink

Goodall's Kitchen & Bar provides a sophisticated dining experience with a menu that emphasizes farm-to-table ingredients and modern takes on classic Southern dishes. The Ella Parlor Bar serves a selection of shareable plates and drinks, creating a welcoming atmosphere for both quiet solo meals and larger gatherings. Breakfast options include light plates like fruit yogurt parfaits and hearty meals such as omelets.

Leisure & Business

The hotel offers various leisure spaces, including a pool courtyard and fitness center, encouraging guests to unwind and enjoy their stay. For business needs, Hotel Ella provides 14,675 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space equipped with state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment. The venue can accommodate corporate events and social gatherings, ensuring a refined experience with exclusive in-house catering.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Premier Pool Side King Room

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2 persons

35 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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Air conditioning

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Deluxe Queen Room

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4 persons

40 m²

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

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Premier Queen Room

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2 persons

35 m²

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center

Austin 1.2 mi

Airports

Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) 9.5 mi

Killeen-Fort Hood Regional (GRK) 69.0 mi

Train

Zilker Zephyr Miniature Train 1.7 mi

Train400 ft

Bus

Bus stop700 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Heavenly Bed!

The king-sized bed was incredibly comfortable, and the luxurious linens made it hard to leave each morning.view full review

Accessible Amenities

The hotel provided great accessible amenities, ensuring comfort and convenience for all guests during our stay.view full review

Relaxing Poolside!

The pool was a delightful spot to unwind, featuring lovely fountains and attentive bar service that made soaking up the sun even better.view full review

Spotless and Stylish!

The bathroom was pristine and beautifully designed, complete with a full-length mirror that added a nice touch to our stay.view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Allergy-free rooms
Elevator
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center

Services

Valet parking
Room service
Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Sun loungers
Sun terrace
Garden area

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Bathtub
Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

1900 Rio Grande Street, Austin, Texas, United States of America, 78705

Map view

1900 Rio Grande Street, Austin, Texas, United States of America, 78705

City landmarks

Public Building

State Capitol vista

4800 ft

Museums

Bullock Texas State History Museum

2700 ft

Museums

LBJ Presidential Library

1.3 mi

Museums

Blanton Museum of Art

2800 ft

University

University of Texas at Austin

3100 ft

Bridges

Congress Avenue Bridge

1.4 mi

604 Brazos St

The Driskill

1.4 mi

2100 San Jacinto Blvd.

Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium

1.1 mi

Museums

Texas Memorial Museum

1.1 mi

Parks

Pease Park

3900 ft

2100 Barton Springs Rd

Zilker Metropolitan Park

2.0 mi

1008 Baylor Street

Graffiti Park at Castle Hills

4400 ft

Libraries

Austin Central Library

1.0 mi

Museums

Neill-Cochran House

3900 ft

Museums

French Legation Museum

1.4 mi

E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

Disch-Falk Field

1.1 mi

Convention Center

Austin Convention Center

1.5 mi

100 W 11th St SW corner of Capitol Grounds

Texas African American History Memorial

3800 ft

Events

Caswell House

2500 ft

1006 Congress Ave

Old Bakery and Emporium

1.3 mi

Garden

Zilker Botanical Garden

1.8 mi

Parks

Duncan Park

1.0 mi

115 E 6th St

6th Street

1.7 mi

Gallery

HOPE Outdoor Gallery

4500 ft

700 Guadalupe to 900 San Antonio streets Between Seventh and Eighth

Bremond Block Historic District

4600 ft

Parks

West Austin Park

1.2 mi

Museums

Museum of the Weird

1.6 mi

615 Congress Ave

Wild About Music

1.3 mi

Parks

Pease District Park

5000 ft

Nearby

300 W 21st St University of Texas at Austin

Harry Ranson Center

1900 ft

Restaurants

Goodall's Kitchen & Bar

0 ft

1900 Rio Grande St Hotel Ella

Acre 41

900 ft

1901 San Antonio Street Unit 130

China's Family Restaurant

1300 ft

1914 Guadalupe St B

Teji's

1600 ft

2100B Guadalupe St

Pluckers Wing Bar

1500 ft

2222 Rio Grande St Ste D-116 Ste D116

Poke Bay

1700 ft

2001 Guadalupe St Ste A-1

The Clay Pit

2400 ft

1601 Guadalupe St The Bertram Building

Hoa Hoa Restaurant at Dobie Mall

1800 ft

2025 Guadalupe St Ste 254

El Mercado

2300 ft

1702 Lavaca St

Sushi Niichi

2400 ft

705 W 24th St Ste B

Gabriel's Cafe

2100 ft

1900 University Ave

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

78%

liked the hotel and would stay again

clean rooms

friendly staff

limited dining

high prices

7.8/10

Very good

Rooms

7.3

Location

7.3

Service

9.0

Dining

6.8

Jimmy

United States of America, April 2024

8.4/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The rooms were beautifully decorated with antique furnishings, offering a spacious closet. The staff was lovely and friendly, making my stay very pleasant. However, the price could be a bit high for some travelers.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were charming with original antique furnishings and a spacious closet.

Service

9.0

The staff went above and beyond to help us, even walking us to our room after a long day of travel. Their service was phenomenal.

Location

9.0

The location was historic and very interesting, and perfect for an evening cocktail. It was within walking distance of the University of Texas, ideal for business travelers.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were fantastic, offering delicacies that were truly enjoyable. However, the breakfast could have been more reasonably priced.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were top-notch, providing everything we needed for a comfortable stay.

United States of America, February 2024

8.0/10

The hotel is a gem in the heart of the city, offering comfortable rooms and exceptional service. However, the dining experience falls short compared to the fantastic location and friendly staff. The facilities are well-maintained, ensuring a pleasant stay overall.

Rooms

9.0

My room was large and comfortable, nicely furnished, very clean, and extremely cozy.

Service

9.0

The service was top-notch, with every staff member being super friendly and accommodating.

Location

8.0

The location was perfect, especially for an evening cocktail and close to a fantastic restaurant called Night Cap.

Dining

6.0

Although the service was exceptional, the dining experience was not as great, with limited menu options and high prices on specific occasions.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were well-maintained and offered everything needed for a comfortable stay.

clean rooms

limited dining

Jacob

United Kingdom, January 2024

6.8/10

The hotel provides cozy rooms but feels more like a motel, with limited space and inadequate bathroom facilities. The service is exceptional with warm and accommodating staff. The location overlooks the pool but is noisy due to traffic. The dining experience is mixed with fine offerings but pricey fixes. Facilities are decent though could be improved.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were super small and felt cramped, more like a Japan size hotel room. The limited space made it challenging for luggage and relaxation. The slanted walls added to the compact feel.

Service

9.0

The service was very warm, helpful, and gracious. The staff was fantastic, friendly, and accommodating, making our stay pleasant.

Location

6.0

The hotel's location could be better as it was pretty loud with traffic, though quick to assist with our needs. It overlooks the pool but lacks attractive surroundings.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was fine, but the fixed menu option was pricey. There were some enjoyable aspects like the happy hour at the bar.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were satisfactory but could use some improvements to enhance the overall guest experience.

Peter

United States of America, October 2023

7.4/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms are nicely decorated and spacious, but there was no place to put our luggage and the bathroom was small and inadequate for two people. The service was amazing and extremely helpful, but the price was a bit high. The location, although cute, was a little too chill for my taste. The dining experience was good but could be improved. Overall, a decent stay with a few drawbacks.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms are nicely decorated and spacious.

Service

9.0

The service was amazing and extremely helpful.

Location

6.0

The location, although cute, was a little too chill for my taste.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience, although good, could be improved.