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

Rooms & Suites

Hotel Ella has 47 rooms in two buildings: the original 1900s mansion (9 rooms) and the 1980s North Wing (38 rooms). The Mansion Petite Suites feature king beds, sitting areas, complimentary Wi-Fi, 47-inch LED TVs, and French doors opening to the mansion's balcony. Mansion Queen rooms include a queen bed, window seats, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a 47-inch LED TV. Ella's Parlor Suite has a queen bed, a separate living area, views of the pool and courtyard, complimentary Wi-Fi and 47-inch LED televisions. Premiere King rooms provide king beds, granite-topped desks, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a 47-inch LED TV. Premiere Double Queen rooms include two queen beds, granite-topped desks, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a 47-inch LED TV. Premiere Pool View suites have Juliet balconies overlooking the pool, a king bed, sitting areas, complimentary Wi-Fi, and 47-inch LED televisions. Premiere Poolside rooms feature king beds, private patios, custom-designed furniture, sitting areas, complimentary Wi-Fi and 47-inch LED televisions. Deluxe Double Queen rooms offer two queen beds, granite-topped desks, complimentary Wi-Fi and 47-inch LED TVs. Deluxe Pool View suites have Juliet balconies overlooking the pool, a king bed, sitting areas, complimentary Wi-Fi and 47-inch LED televisions. Deluxe Poolside rooms have views of the pool, a king bed, private patios, sitting areas, complimentary Wi-Fi and 47-inch LED televisions. All rooms include mini-fridges, Nespresso machines, and feather-free bedding. Bathtubs are available upon request.

Dining at Hotel Ella

Goodall's Kitchen offers American dishes with farm-to-table ingredients. Breakfast includes fruit yogurt parfaits, ricotta hotcakes, and omelettes. The restaurant serves snacks, shareable plates, and Southern dishes. Unusual pairings such as the charred octopus starter with avocado, golden raisins and cilantro crema bring fresh and surprising flavors. Goodall's Kitchen features white walls lined in Wedgewood blue paneling and parlor chairs. The Parlor Bar offers coffee, cocktails, wines by the glass, and bar snacks, including housemade chickpea hummus and baked ricotta. Josephine House, located in the Clarksville neighborhood, offers breakfast, lunch, brunch, happy hour and dinner.

Leisure & Activities

Hotel Ella has a courtyard pool open from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Non-hotel guests can purchase daily pool passes. The hotel hosts health and wellness classes. Hotel Ella is near the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, Blanton Museum of Art, and Harry Ransom Center. Other attractions include Zilker Metropolitan Park (3 km), Congress Avenue Bridge (2.5 km), and the Graffiti Park at Castle Hills (1.5 km). The fitness center is open 24/7.

Location & Transport

Hotel Ella is in Downtown Austin, near the University of Texas (1 km). It is a 15-minute walk from The University of Texas. The hotel is near the Blanton Museum of Art (1 km), State Capitol vista (1.5 km), and Neill-Cochran House (1 km). Valet parking is available; overnight is $45. Dining guests receive two hours of complimentary valet parking. Electric car charging stations are available.

Services & Amenities

Hotel Ella provides 24-hour guest services, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, and morning newspapers in the lobby, including the Wall Street Journal and Austin-American Statesman. The hotel offers in-room dining by Goodall's Kitchen and business services such as photocopying, printing, and postal services. Family amenities include a children's menu and Family-Style Fried Chicken Night every Tuesday. The destination fee includes access to the gym and pool, housekeeping upon request, an in-room Nespresso machine, and newspaper deliveries to the lobby. Off-site dry cleaning is available. The hotel can assist with planning special occasions. The hotel has 14,675 square feet of event space with audio/visual equipment and in-house catering. Social events, corporate events, weddings can be hosted. The ballroom seats up to 250. Feather-free bedding is available. Hotel Ella is pet-friendly, with a one-time fee of $50.00. The hotel has one ADA accessible room.

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Austin 2.0 km
Airports
Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) 15.3 km
Killeen-Fort Hood Regional (GRK) 111.1 km
Train
Zilker Zephyr Miniature Train 2.8 km
Train100 m
Bus
Bus stop200 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area

Room features

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location

1900 Rio Grande Street, Austin, Texas, United States, 78705
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1900 Rio Grande Street, Austin, Texas, United States, 78705
Nearby
300 W 21st St University of Texas at Austin
Harry Ranson Center
570 m
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