HOTEL ELLA, Austin

Hotel Ella - Historic Greek Revival Mansion with Courtyard Pool and Modern Texas Art

Located in downtown Austin's beating heart, this classic Greek revival mansion dates back to 1900 and features a grand entrance with an airy wrap-around veranda adorned by Swiss carver Peter Mansbendal's columns. The 4-star Austin hotel encompasses 47 guest rooms split between 9 luxurious rooms in the original mansion and 38 rooms in the North Wing addition. Goodall's Kitchen serves farm-to-table American cuisine, while the early 20th-century style Parlor Bar offers crafted cocktails in a setting of deep grey colors and velvet banquet seating. The property showcases Texas Modernist artworks throughout its 14675 square feet of event space. Hotel Ella's rooms feature custom-designed furniture, 47-inch LED TVs, and locally curated minibars. The courtyard pool, surrounded by climbing ivy and jasmine, operates from 7 AM to 10 PM. Within walking distance are the Blanton Museum of Art, Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, and Harry Ransom Center.

Pros

Pet-friendly accommodation with a one-time $50 fee

Electric car charging stations available

Twice-daily housekeeping service included

Family-Style Fried Chicken Night every Tuesday

24-hour fitness center access

Cons

Overnight parking costs $45

Pool access may be limited during private events