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Reviews of Hotel Ella 4 stars

1900 Rio Grande Street, Austin, TX 78705, United States

#138 of 214 hotels in Austin

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Review score

Based on 190 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No parking! And expensive!!!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    9.0
    Excellent!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    friendly staff, helpful.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    8.0
    Peaceful and charming with wonderfully warm staff- just a few areas that didn’t quite match the price point.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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.

    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.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2025

    8.0
    Historic charm in the heart of Austin
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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

    Over the historic set up and the aesthetic of the place - so quaint and well located Loved coffee in lobby and barman was cool

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2025

    7.0
    Great Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Pool view
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The restaurant wasn’t really open. We tried to get coffee and no one was available

    The hotel is beautiful. The location was perfect to be in downtown

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2025

    8.0
    Happy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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 like I would be charged two nights instead of one. But it was quickly fixed). Breakfast was very good .. but the food came very slowly... This said overall we were very happy.

    Fantastic location, very nice hotel and rooms. Quiet. Would definitely come again. Also we were there at low season and had a great price.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small room Furniture scratched Lack of maintenance

    Staff.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2024

    9.0
    Charming boutique hotel close to UT campus
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Queen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cute boutique hotel in an awesome location right off MLK and the Drag. Two blocks from decent Pho restaurant. Easy to get in/out with valet app. Staff was friendly, responsive and helpful especially Cory at front desk! Small fridge in the room was a bonus. Room was good size too - stayed in the double queen. Didn’t get to try the Goodall Kitchen but heard it’s good.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2024

    7.0
    Average nothing outstanding
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Queen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Clean and quiet

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful property. Full of charm.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2024

    8.0
    Historic hotel
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen
    • Stayed 1 night

    Unfortunately, the breakfast service was problematic. Wifi was a little erratic in my angle of the Hotel.

    Historic building, very friendly staff, close to UT.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was looking forward to a chill afternoon around pool after a weekend full of wedding festivities. A private party had it closed. They offered another pool to swim at, but we just wanted to relax. Was going to enjoy veranda and coffee, but people having professional photos taken all over kept us from that. And not a negative, but would love to know why a full size taxidermy lion is in an out of the way hallway cove. And 48$ on top of stay for valet...

    Rooms spacious and comfortable. All staff friendly.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2024

    7.0
    Not worth the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room got so hot! We had the AC on all night but due to the position of the bed vs the angle of the unmovable vent, the air never reached us so we sweat all night long. Also, they told us the day before we arrived that the pool would be shut down for a party (which turned out to be for a plastic surgery company). Was bummed about that-our family wanted to swim. Lastly, the room was very small. The bathroom even smaller. Small like the door opened with just enough room to not hit the toilet small.

    The main building was beautiful, but you don’t stay there. You stay in a side building. The hotel is walking distance to a corner grocery store, fast food and Moody Center. Bar staff were amazing!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2024

    9.0
    I would stay here again happily
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Pool view
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This was just a nice comfortable hotel…attractive large room, nice staff, small but adequate swimming pool…big comfortable bed.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2024

    9.0
    Nice, clean, atmospheric, comfy place close to UT and walkable sites.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Poolside
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We would have liked an in room coffee maker, but the espresso machine was ok. A microwave would also be nice.

    Location was convenient. Bed was very comfortable. Very nice pool area.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2024

    8.0
    It was good, not great.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Premiere King
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room had a smell like a chemical. It made me sneeze a lot and my eyes water. Also, the restaurant wasn't open for dinenr. We were only there one night and would have liked to have had that option.

    Loved the old world charm and location.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    8.0
    Okay. Could have been better.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen
    • Stayed 1 night

    Hotel all in one building. Would have been more convenient.

    NA

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    7.0
    I would stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The rooms are a little run down and need to be updated. Also, the pool was not secured by keycard and someone not staying at the hotel walked in and used the pool while we were there.

    The location is right next to West Campus and very convenient to the main campus.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    9.0
    It was wonderful over all definitely would like to stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a little bit of mold in the bathroom, also no ice machine or place to get drinks after 10pm

    It was gorgeous and so well kept

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    Lovely pool area but rooms were small and pricey.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had to go outside to get to the room. Room was small and air vent blew right on us. $45 per night for the car was excessive

    Loved the look of it and the location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    7.0
    Decent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Queen
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One didn’t have easy access to the car 24/7. Very early hour check out, even though we gave all the heads up, was problematic.

    Location was very good. Staff were very nice. Keith at the reception was wonderful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great staff and great building and setting

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and staff were great.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    7.0
    Unique historical mansion
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pricey, cost of parking is separate and there’s really no other choice.

    Location and atmosphere, could use room darking shades on pool side.

    Stayed in January 2024

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