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Historic character and warm hospitality near UT, with a few rough edges.

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Axel’s rating: 8.3/10 · A historic 4-star boutique hotel near UT Austin

Hotel Ella is a historic 4-star boutique hotel near UT Austin, and a strong pick for travelers who prefer character to a big downtown tower. Its columned porch, courtyard pool and intimate bar are the draw. Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise comfortable beds, cleanliness and friendly staff. Choose your room carefully: the hotel says only nine rooms occupy the original mansion; most are in the newer North Wing.

The trade-off is uneven polish rather than a lack of charm. Recent Tripadvisor reviews describe slow restaurant service and some tired room details, while expensive valet parking draws complaints across sites. Private events can restrict pool access, which management acknowledges, so check your dates before booking a poolside room. We'd skip it if seamless luxury service or guaranteed pool time matters more than atmosphere and campus convenience.

Rooms
Mansion and North Wing rooms differ; comfortable beds earn praise, but some guests mention wear.
Cleanliness
A consistent strength overall, supported by strong cleanliness ratings on Expedia and Booking.com.
Service
Warm staff are a recurring highlight; restaurant service is less consistent.
Amenities
Outdoor pool, Parlor Bar and Goodall’s Kitchen; the official site lists restaurant dinner Thursday–Saturday only.
Fees and surprises
Valet parking and pets cost extra; confirm pool availability and step-free access before arrival.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

The location

1900 Rio Grande Street, Austin

West Campus location suits UT visits better than being in the middle of downtown nightlife.

Amenities and check-in

Outdoor pool, Parlor Bar and Goodall’s Kitchen; the official site lists restaurant dinner Thursday–Saturday only.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 12:00 PM

  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast (extra charge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Fitness center
  • Valet parking (extra charge)
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: $30 per guest per night; Damage deposit: $250 per room per stay; Pet deposit: $50 per room per stay; Pets: $50 per room per stay
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Hotel Ella: from $467 for Nov 13–14, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $467 total for Nov 13–14, 2026, 2 adults at Hotel Ella on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

Hotel Ella is a historic 4-star boutique hotel near UT Austin in Austin, United States.

Address: 1900 Rio Grande Street, Austin. Property ID: 1314166. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/austin/hotel-ella-1314166

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/austin/hotel-ella-1314166/2026-11-13/2-adults

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$485$898 on Expedia$413 less (46%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights$314$503 on Expedia$189 less (38%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights$314$488 on Expedia$174 less (36%)Nov 5Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights$330$510 on Expedia$180 less (35%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $467 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-14 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $928 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-15 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $1,057 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-16 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $1,234 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-17 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $1,526 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-18 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $1,738 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-19 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $1,888 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-20 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $2,406 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-21 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $2,962 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-22 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $3,086 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-23 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $3,210 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-24 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $3,375 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-25 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $3,540 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-26 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $3,707 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-27 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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#5 of 5 hotels in University of Texas Area by Axel's take. University of Texas Area is #4 of 8 places to stay in Austin. The best hotels in University of Texas Area, ranked · Where to stay in Austin

Axel's take: 8.3/10

Historic character and warm hospitality near UT, with a few rough edges. A historic 4-star boutique hotel near UT Austin, scored for what it is.

Hotel Ella is a historic 4-star boutique hotel near UT Austin, and a strong pick for travelers who prefer character to a big downtown tower. Its columned porch, courtyard pool and intimate bar are the draw. Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise comfortable beds, cleanliness and friendly staff. Choose your room carefully: the hotel says only nine rooms occupy the original mansion; most are in the newer North Wing.

The trade-off is uneven polish rather than a lack of charm. Recent Tripadvisor reviews describe slow restaurant service and some tired room details, while expensive valet parking draws complaints across sites. Private events can restrict pool access, which management acknowledges, so check your dates before booking a poolside room. We'd skip it if seamless luxury service or guaranteed pool time matters more than atmosphere and campus convenience.

  • Best for: UT visitors; Couples who like historic hotels; Small-scale boutique stays

  • Watch out for: Expensive valet parking; Private-event restrictions on pool access; Uneven restaurant service

  • Location: West Campus location suits UT visits better than being in the middle of downtown nightlife.

  • Rooms: Mansion and North Wing rooms differ; comfortable beds earn praise, but some guests mention wear.

  • Cleanliness: A consistent strength overall, supported by strong cleanliness ratings on Expedia and Booking.com.

  • Service: Warm staff are a recurring highlight; restaurant service is less consistent.

  • Amenities: Outdoor pool, Parlor Bar and Goodall’s Kitchen; the official site lists restaurant dinner Thursday–Saturday only.

  • Fees and surprises: Valet parking and pets cost extra; confirm pool availability and step-free access before arrival.

Axel's opinion of Hotel Ella, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

About Hotel Ella

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 4-star hotel
  • 1900 Rio Grande Street, Austin
  • Guest rating: 4.7/5 on Google from 1,443 reviews (location 3.6/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Museum Station (SB): 9 min walk · Austin-Bergstrom International Airport: 28 min by taxi · Killeen Regional Airport: 81 min by taxi · Harry Ransom Center: 6 min walk · The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center: 9 min by taxi · 2231 Guadalupe/West Mall UT: 9 min walk
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: $30 per guest per night; Damage deposit: $250 per room per stay; Pet deposit: $50 per room per stay; Pets: $50 per room per stay
  • Amenities: Outdoor pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center, Valet parking (extra charge), Pet-friendly (free), Dogs allowed, Full-service laundry, Accessible, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Meeting rooms
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 12:00
  • City page: Hotels in Austin

Room types

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Economy room

Economy Single room

Economy Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Standard room

Standard room with pool view

Standard room with water view

Standard room with view

Standard room with balcony

2 Bedrooms Standard room with ocean view

Standard Club room

Standard Single room

Standard Single room with pool view

Standard Single room with balcony

Standard Single Club room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Family room

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with pool view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Standard Double Club room (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Deluxe room

Deluxe room with pool view

Deluxe room with water view

Deluxe room with view

Deluxe Single room

Deluxe Single room with pool view

Deluxe Single room with water view

Deluxe Triple room

Deluxe Quadruple room

Deluxe Family room

Deluxe Single room with pool view (single bed)

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with pool view (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with view (full double bed)

Deluxe Double Family room (full double bed)

Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

Deluxe Twin room with pool view (twin beds)

Deluxe Triple room

Deluxe Triple room with pool view

Deluxe Quadruple room

Deluxe Quadruple room with pool view

Deluxe Quadruple Family room

Premier room

Premier room with pool view

Premier room with view

Premier Single room

Premier Single room with pool view

Premier Single room with view

Premier Triple room

Premier Quadruple room

Premier Single room with pool view (single bed)

Premier Double room (full double bed)

Premier Double room with pool view (full double bed)

Premier Double room with view (full double bed)

Premier Twin room (twin beds)

Premier Twin room with pool view (twin beds)

Premier Twin room with view (twin beds)

Premier Triple room

Premier Triple room with pool view

Premier Quadruple room

Premier Quadruple room with pool view

Premium room

Premium room with pool view

Premium Single room

Premium Single room with pool view

Premium Quadruple room

Premium Double room (full double bed)

Premium Double room with pool view (full double bed)

Premium Double room with view (full double bed)

Premium Quadruple room

Premium Quadruple room with pool view

Classic room

Classic Single room

Classic Double room (full double bed)

Classic Double room with pool view (full double bed)

Classic Twin room (twin beds)

Classic Triple room

Luxury room

Luxury room with pool view

Luxury Quadruple room

Luxury Double room (full double bed)

Junior Suite

Economy Junior Suite

Economy Single Junior Suite

Deluxe Junior Suite

Suite

1 Bedroom Suite

1 Bedroom Suite with courtyard view

Single Suite

Single Suite (single bed)

Double Suite (full double bed)

Twin Suite (twin beds)

Quadruple Suite

Economy Suite

Economy Suite with balcony

Economy Single Suite

Economy Single Suite (single bed)

Economy Double Suite (full double bed)

Economy Twin Suite (twin beds)

Standard Suite

Superior Suite

Superior Double Suite (full double bed)

Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)

Apartment

Studio

Cottage

Single Cottage

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