5/5 Excellent
Gabrielle, AUSTIN
Jul 30, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Ella is a beautiful property who like a hotel with one foot in the past and one foot in the present. The original mansion is spectacularly beautiful – the original owners were artists and much of their life drawings and other art is displayed throughout. I stayed in the addition on the back end of the property in a room that opened up directly to the pool, which was lovely. The room was a good size, the bed very comfortable and the snacks and mini bar VERY well stocked if you don't mind the mini bar prices. To make up for it, however, they give you a FREE BOTTLE OF WINE! Wow! That's a first for any hotel. The pool was very relaxing – on the small size, but a nice cool temp even in the blazing direct sun and Texas heat. The Goodall's restaurant on the property was delicious, if pricey – it's well worth the price because the taste is amazing. The bar area is much smaller than I envisioned and became extremely loud the minute more than two or three people were there. However, it was perhaps the best traditional martini I've ever had and was able to write several pages on my new book. The staff was all very lovely. I will definitely stay there again in the future. And next time I want to stay in the mansion portion to explore the rich history of the property...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022