Hotel Ella
4 stars
8.5
Very good
(334)
4 stars
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Hotel Ella

4 stars
1900 Rio Grande Street, Austin, TX 78705
8.5
Very good
334 reviews
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Overview

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 commonExpedia Group
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.Expedia Group
8.5
Very good rating
Based on 334 verified guest reviews

Available rates

Tue 7/29
Wed 7/30

The neighborhood

1900 Rio Grande Street, Austin, TX 78705

What's nearby

  • Harry Ransom Center6 min walk
  • Galeria Sin Fronteras7 min walk
  • Calhoun Hall8 min walk
  • Bullock Texas State History Museum9 min walk
  • Battle Hall9 min walk
  • University United Methodist Church12 min walk
  • Caswell House7 min walk
  • Women & Their Work8 min walk
  • Littlefield Fountain8 min walk
  • Neill-Cochran House Museum9 min walk
  • Blanton Museum of Art10 min walk
  • Cactus Cafe13 min walk

Reviews

8.5
Very good
334 verified ratings
Wonderful
195
Very good
45
Good
32
Okay
26
Fair
16
Mediocre
7
Poor
13

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the cleanliness and charm of the rooms, as well as the friendly staff. However, there were complaints about service delays, noise disturbances, and some amenities not meeting expectations, such as the pool being closed and issues with the air conditioning.
AI-Generated from customer reviews
Cleanliness9 out of 10
Atmosphere8.5 out of 10
Room Size8.5 out of 10
Service2.5 out of 10
Noise Level2 out of 10
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9.0
Wonderful
Philippe, Jul 2025
Pros (+) friendly staff, helpful.
8.0
Very good
Whitney, Jul 2025
Pros (+) The main house was beautiful! The staff were friendly and helpful. The bed was comfortable as were the pillows. We loved the bar (especially our server, Max) and enjoyed sitting on the porch. Every staff member we interacted with was kind and welcoming.
Cons (-) There were a few times we found ourselves waiting longer than expected at the front desk and for valet service. Our room was clean and comfortable, though it felt a bit dated. For the price point, it would go a long way to offer a few more amenities, and the pool was smaller than we anticipated based on the website photos.
8.0
Very good
Lisa, Jul 2025
Pros (+) Over the historic set up and the aesthetic of the place - so quaint and well located Loved coffee in lobby and barman was cool
Cons (-) Only Moab was lift broke so we had to carry all our luggage down three flights of straits on last day otherwise couldn’t fault it
7.0
Good
Fatima, Jul 2025
Pros (+) The hotel is beautiful. The location was perfect to be in downtown
Cons (-) The restaurant wasn’t really open. We tried to get coffee and no one was available
8.0
Very good
Fannie, Jun 2025
Pros (+) Fantastic location, very nice hotel and rooms. Quiet. Would definitely come again. Also we were there at low season and had a great price.
Cons (-) No desk in the bedroom. That was a problem since we have conf calls late evening or early morning. The car valet process was ok (only one car at a time can get in, the rest wait in line on the street, there are two ways to pay for valet and that is confusing since the app requires to enter a card number to be able to get your car back. Also the app set by default a wrong check out date and it felt...
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10
Wonderful
Gregory, Jun 2025
Pros (+) What a gem in the heart of Austin- historical modern hotel with great amenities, great food and drink- excellent customer service!
Cons (-) Nothing- everything was perfect!
10
Wonderful
Theresa, Jun 2025
Pros (+) The staff. They were all so kind and happy.
10
Wonderful
Amber, May 2025
Pros (+) There's a very good restaurant on-site. The prices are decent, and the food and cocktails are superb. The pool area is small but has enough towels, cabanas, and loungers. They don't really care if you go to the pool late at night as long as you are respectful and not noisy.
Cons (-) No self-parking available. Our room didn't have a view, but we didn't pay to upgrade the view so it's not a big deal breaker. The address said they are on "Rio Grande" but the main entrance is actually on MLK, so just be aware.
10
Wonderful
Cortinas, May 2025
Pros (+) Great and friendly bartender
10
Wonderful
Barbara, May 2025
Pros (+) Location. And Pool. The staff was awesome
Cons (-) Nothing

Amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Valet parking
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV

Things to keep in mind

Check-in: From 3:00 pm
Check-out: Prior to 12:00 pm
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