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Hotel Ella

4.0 star property

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
Outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas
Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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1900 Rio Grande Street, Austin, TX, 78705
  • Place, University of Texas at Austin
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Texas State Capitol
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Sixth Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Deluxe Room, Poolside

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Deluxe Room, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Suite (Ellas Parlor Suite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Mansion)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Mansion)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Premier Room, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Premier Room, Poolside

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Austin

In the heart of Austin, Hotel Ella is within a 5-minute drive of University of Texas at Austin and Texas State Capitol. .This luxury hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Sixth Street and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Moody Theater.

What's nearby

  • University of Texas at Austin - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Texas State Capitol - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sixth Street - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Moody Theater - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Austin Convention Center - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 4 min drive
  • Downtown Station - 10 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪P Terry’s Burger Stand - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Acre 41 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ella

Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Hotel Ella offers 47 accommodations with iPod docking stations and DVD players. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 42-inch LED televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Austin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers and laptop-compatible safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 47 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and DVD players. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. 42-inch LED televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy American cuisine at Goodalls Kitchen, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the pool view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Austin? This hotel has 5038 square feet (468 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Goodalls Kitchen - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered.
Parlor Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 10 to 35 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Goodalls Kitchen
  • Parlor Bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5,038 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium digital channels
  • DVD player
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 35 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 45 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Ella Austin
Ella Hotel
Hotel Ella
Hotel Ella Austin
Mansion At Judges` Hill Hotel Austin
Mansion At Judges Hill Austin
Hotel Ella Hotel
Hotel Ella Austin
Hotel Ella Hotel Austin

Reviews

Hotel Ella Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 686 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

amalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel was awesome!! The location super central. The food delicious! Great drinks and staff as well. I was able to check in early and late with no problem. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stress Free Stay

We were in the Austin area for a family wedding. Other family members stayed at Hotel Ella as well. We had a nice time at Hotel Ella. It is an intimate setting. We all had a great day at their pool and enjoyed their great customer service. The valet was also convenient and very fast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Business traveller
The valets were so nice and considerate about our car Carolyn at the front desk helped me with this app. Made my room switch effortless Love the pool area We started coming here right when we could leave after the pandemic It’s homie Thanks for the stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Not worth the hype

I was genuinely excited to stay at this boutique hotel after reading glowing reviews, but that excitement faded almost immediately upon entering our room. The first thing that hit us was a strange, musty smell, and the room was uncomfortably warm. Thankfully, the A/C kicked in once we adjusted it, but that initial impression was hard to shake. We didn’t linger long since we had a concert to attend, but when we returned later that night, things didn’t improve. Trying to sleep was a challenge—the lights from the patio streamed in so brightly that it felt like daylight. The trim around the windows seemed to amplify the glow, making it nearly impossible to rest. At least the room was quiet, which was the only real comfort. Morning brought more disappointment. The towels were shockingly thin and worn—definitely not what you’d expect from a hotel claiming four-star status. As I was getting ready to leave, I sat in the chair near the coffee table to put on my shoes, only to find it covered in old drink rings and grime. It looked like it hadn’t been cleaned in years. While the staff were friendly and polite, the overall experience was far from luxurious. This hotel is in serious need of a refresh. Based on our stay, I wouldn’t rate it anywhere near a 9.0 or call it a four-star experience. Disappointing and surprising, to say the least.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Lackluster desk personnel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Julie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
This place is old, dirty and loud. The AC was so loud that if I didn’t have ear plugs. I would’ve changed rooms. We stayed here last year and it was similar. We tried again bc it’s so close to my daughter’s school and they had a good deal but no more!!!!! $50 valet which is pretty common but they had 1 person working so we waited so long to get our car. The app you are suppose to use wasn’t working so the valet guy argued with us and said he couldn’t fetch our car bc we might be trying to steal it. What?!?!? It was ridiculous. Soooooo many better options. The girl at check in wasn’t very friendly either. Actually none of the staff were. Stay away!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna J

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marty, spicewood

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a great stay, only complaint is that I had gone to the front desk a few times and no one was ever there and I had to stand and wait for at least 10 minutes each time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Geeat historical hang

I was so excited to stay here. I passed this building all the time as an architecture student. The staff is very nice and accommodating. We had a mini suite (which is an extra roomy room) and it was adjacent to the old balcony area next to the columns. We had a friend come and we ate dinner out there with food ordered from the hotel. Everything was tasty, and delivered with gusto. It was fun
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Misty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is beautiful and quaint. We didn't try the restaurant because it was closed but noticed it had good reviews. The pool area was very cute. I loved that there was Nespresso in the room. The only complaint that I have is that there is required valet parking and the cost is $50 per night, which I think is very excessive. It is also inconvenient to have to request your car every time (although the valet staff was very quick in retrieving the car once it was requested). I would stay here again if I didn't have a rental car.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025