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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
Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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

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Suite (Ellas Parlor Suite)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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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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

Suite

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Room, Pool View

  • 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, Poolside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 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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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

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

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About this property

Hotel Ella

Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, valet parking, and coffee/tea in a common area.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel Ella. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy American cuisine and pool views while dining at Goodalls Kitchen
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, a porter, and wedding services
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 2-minute drive from University of Texas at Austin and a few minutes from Texas State Capitol
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
Hotel Ella offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the luxury Hotel Ella. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Austin hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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.

Languages

English

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

  • 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: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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

Hotel Ella Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 683 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Robert

No one at front desk when trying to check in? Out of the blue $45 valet only parking ,unless you could find somewhere on a street. Dirty sheets. Did not come replace after we asked. Came back to no sheets on bed. Transferred is to smaller room in middle of night. Dog next door.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice stay. The front desk employees could be a little more friendly and attentive to guests.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALFONSO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay Very close to everything we needed!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wei-I M

Business traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I liked the aesthetic of the hotel and rooms and most of the staff were pleasant. However, I found some things could have been improved upon. My room was the deluxe king room, and the TV cabinet was missing the sliding doors which looked sloppy. Also there was no closet, just an armoire with limited handing space which was hard to organize my things. The carpets also were musky smelling.When I arrived, there were plenty of dirty room service dishes outside of rooms, and they were not picked up for at least 2 days. I dined in the restaurant for dinner my first night, and the food and service were really good. However, I attempted to dine again twice for breakfast but did not enjoy those experiences. The waiter on one day seemed annoyed to be working, which made it uncomfortable. The next day, there was only a waitress on staff that seemed overwhelmed with only 3 tables. I was left for 30 minutes with the menu with no service which was a waste of time. Lastly, the elevator was broken for three days which could be inconvenient for those with mobility issues or when brining or removing luggage from the upper floors. I hope to return to Austin, but don't think I will come back to this hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keri

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

10/10 Excellent

Meg

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Janet, Chicago

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful old mansion remade as a hotel. The side building however lacks the same grandeur. Rooms show wear and limited in-room comforts like an ironing board are missed. The in-room dining is extremely limited. Lighter options and snacks would be a good idea. That said, the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The young man tending bar in the lounge is especially charming and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the second visit to Hotel Ella and it's been great each time. Love the history and character of the hotel and the staff are very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Norman

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Overall our stay was O. K. The bed was very uncomfortable, our shower door leaked a lot. The room was too small, and the bathroom was like a closet
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Houston

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always the staff was amazing! My first choice when staying in Austin
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin, San Antonio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and professional staff. Clean and well maintained. My room’s coffee machine did not work , so the on-site manager came within 5 minutes and relocated to another room, a great one. A bit expensive since only valet parking is available but I will say the money is well spent. Five star overall.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

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

6/10 Okay

Ronica

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Needs a serious refresh

Hotel Ella is a family mansion converted into a supposedly hotel. I don’t the conversion was complete or smart. Take for example the bathrooms for guest on the entry level. They are located outside the main house and remind me of campground bathrooms. There’s small elevator that 1 person can take otherwise you have use the stairs. The rooms need a total refresh, paint, new linens and drapes, storage in the bathroom because there is none, new electrical outlets that have USB slots and new carpet. There’s on site small bar with some food and a restaurant that was closed for private event on my visit. It looked nice. Redeeming qualities: fish tacos were excellent; the outdoor space and front porch are very nice. Staying in the auxiliary building not so nice. Location is great. Won’t stay until they do a serious and much need renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

Wonderful hotel, a 10 min walk from the conference centre. Cute pool and nice rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

carey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel staff poorly trained . Valet , waitstaff , check in desk . I never complain or write reviews . The maid was the nicest most competent person at the hotel . Hotel Ella is not worth the premium they charge .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy, The Woodlands

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I waited at the front desk for 10 minutes. Couldn’t find anyone, called their number and no answer. I walked to the back kitchen and someone said they would come check me in. I get to the room, scan the QR code and it wasn’t the correct menu. I text the info to pull my car around. The valet attendant was asleep in his car. I was shocked and disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kerri

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
My husband and son stayed here 2 weeks ago and had a great experience. I booked it for myself as I was helping my son move in to Austin. Daniel, the manager, was very nice upon checking in. He gave me his card and asked me to contact him if I had any issues. Daniel mentioned a wedding was happening the next day (Sunday) and that the main dining room would be closed. I asked if my son and I could have breakfast the next morning, he said the smaller dining room would be open. The next morning, at 8 am, the entire lobby and both dining rooms were crammed with wedding guests. I asked the very unfriendly receptionist if there was room for my son and I to eat, she said, only outside. Well, it was a very chilly morning. So we ate elsewhere. The night before, I had brought a bottle of wine to the room and had a glass, and placed it corked on the side with my personal items. After a long day of moving in, I returned to the hotel and the wine was gone. I called the front desk, another very unfriendly and unprofessional receptionist, and he said the cleaning service probably threw it away. I said, well it was with my personal belongings. I asked if he could bring one glass of wine to my room. He said he would have to reach out to management to ask. I didn't hear back for over an hour, so I called back down. He said the bartender was too busy with other guests but I could come get it myself. I have a foot condition and my foot was very swollen, and after another hour I
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025