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Firehouse HostelvsHotel Ella
Both hotels are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Hotel Ella is preferred by most reviewers compared to Firehouse Hostel and Lounge. Hotel Ella ranks #5 in Austin with endorsements from 12 reviews such as Travel + Leisure, oyster.com and Jetsetter.
Firehouse Hostel
Time Out
Lonely Planet
605 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701
From $29/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Time Out "Standard and deluxe dorm offerings are great for large groups, but for those who’ve outgrown the charms of sleeping in the bunk beds they also offer a pair of more conventional suites." Full review
Lonely Planet "A hostel in downtown Austin? Finally! And a pretty darned spiffy one, at that." Full review
Hotel Ella
Concierge
Fodor's Lonely Planet
Oyster
Star Service
Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide
Frommer's
Jetsetter
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
1900 Rio Grande, Austin, TX 78705
From $111/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Romantic atmosphere... the clientele is largely couples doing a one-on-one getaway or visiting their kids at the University of Texas, which is a short stroll away."
Fodor's "History and modern amenities come together in this exquisite boutique hotel near the southern edge of UT's main campus." Full review
Lonely Planet "This stately building is hands-down the most photogenic B&B in town."
OysterUpscale
"Hotel Ella is closed for renovations through September 1, 2013. We are in the process of updating our review." Full review
Star Service "Hotel Ella fills a void in this location, providing exceptional style and service within walking distance to some of the city's most popular sights." Full review
Gayot "Greek Revival in style, the Goodall Wooten Mansion was built at the turn of the twentieth century."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"The property formerly known as The Mansion at Judges’ Hill underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation and reopened as Hotel Ella in September 2013." Full review
Frommer's "All the rooms in this boutique hotel are furnished and decorated with more character than you'll find at any of the local chain hotels." Full review
Jetsetter "An 1898 Greek Revival mansion fresh off a top-to-bottom makeover, with contemporary rooms in central Austin." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"One of Austin’s most gracious historic landmarks, a stay at Hotel Ella allows guests to step back in time to the life of a wealthy turn-of-the-19th-century family." Full review
