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Hotel Ella

4-star hotel 4.5 / 5 Excellent

1900 Rio Grande Street, Austin, TX, 78705, US

Hotel Ella
Hotel Ella – Austin, TX
Hotel Ella – Austin, TX
(512) 495-1800
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM

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About Hotel Ella

In downtown Austin, just a 5 minute walk from the University of Texas at Austin, this artistic boutique hotel is styled with elegance. Guests can enjoy a sophisticated dining experience at Goodall's Kitchen & Bar, which features global cuisine with a seasonal menu. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. A flat-panel cable TV is provided in each room at Hotel Ella. There is also a refrigerator. The private bathrooms come with a hairdryer and a bathrobe. Evening cocktails are available at the poolside bar. Hotel Ella's spacious meeting facilities can be reserved for business events and wedding activities. A spa service is also offered. The hotel is a 5-minute drive from 6th Street Entertainment District. The Texas State Capitol is 1 mile away.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning

Reviews

4.5 / 5
Excellent 1005 reviews
  • Engine customer Nov 2026

    Great property. Conveniently located to restaurants and UT campus.

  • Engine customer Nov 2026

    Great location near UT. Really cool historic building.

  • Engine customer Nov 2026

    Pleasant

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    It was easy to get to and close to concert venue. Having a restaurant and bar accessible is great. Food was delicious.

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Disappointing The Hotel must be under new management-it was not the Hotel Ella I once knew

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    It was a short stay so didn’t use much of the amenities but it was a cool experience overall.

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    I have been staying at the Ella on and off for years. It is a beautiful hotel with very professional staff members and is always clean and comfortable. Not fancy; just a great place to spend the night and sit on the porch.

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    No. Not even close to 4 stars. It’s a glorified old motel. Food at restaurant is awful. Service is painfully slow in all regards. Do not recommend.

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Rooms were very clean but old, showed wear, and the room needed

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Nothing Had to stay in adjacent building. Had to drag our own luggage. People who worked there not knowledgeable about area. Dining room was closed. Breakfast did not start until 9. Parking expensive.

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Perfect for the weekend

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Great stay and location! Beautiful hotel.

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    It was a nice old mansion. Every part of the stay (front desk, valet parking, restaurant) were short staffed and it took a long time to do anything with the staff. The AC everywhere was at least 60 degrees and freezing everyone out. The staff said they liked it cold. The pillows on the bed were huge and very uncomfortable and I have neck and back pain this morning as does my husband. This was an expensive room and not worth it. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Close to UT campus

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Enjoy the stay

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Superb

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Quiet, beautiful, and perfect for our trip! The staff and valet assistants were over the Top Amazing and extremely helpful!!! Raven and Alex did a wonderful job making us welcome and satisfied!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Stayed here a few years back, staff is not friendly, property is a cool concept but need to employees that buy into it. I’d stay there again but only because there’s no better options in the area

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Room was great and staff was even better

Frequently asked questions about Hotel Ella

Does Hotel Ella have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Hotel Ella offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Hotel Ella offer parking?
Yes, Hotel Ella offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does Hotel Ella have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Hotel Ella features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Hotel Ella have a fitness center?
Yes, Hotel Ella features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, pool.
Where is Hotel Ella located, and how walkable is the area?
Hotel Ella is located at 1900 Rio Grande Street, Austin, TX 78705. With a Walk Score of 95, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.
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What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Hotel Ella
  • University of Texas at Austin 0.4 mi
  • Texas State Capitol 0.6 mi
  • Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium 0.8 mi
  • Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum 1.0 mi
  • The Austonian 1.3 mi
  • Austin Convention Center 1.3 mi
  • Fantastic Fest 1.4 mi

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