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Heywood HotelvsHotel Ella
Heywood Hotel and Hotel Ella are both highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Ella ranks slightly better than Heywood Hotel. Hotel Ella comes in at #7 in Austin with recommendations from 14 reviewers including Oyster, Jetsetter and Gayot.
Heywood Hotel
Oyster
Gayot
New York Times
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Time Out
Afar Magazine
Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
1609 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin, TX 78702
From $217/night
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Minibar
- Accessible
OysterUpscale
"This seven-room hotel, situated in an intimate Craftsman-style house in the up-and-coming East Austin area, lives up to its "unique boutique" billing." Full review
Gayot "This mid-century-style boutique hotel embodies the intangible elements that define Austin: creative, easygoing and cool."
New York Times "A stay at this comfortable, stylish hotel feels like a visit to a good friend’s house — a friend with good taste, that is." Full review
Fodor's "This boutique hotel debuted amidst the rapidly gentrifying strip of East Cesar Chavez in 2012 and the hip hood has continued to flourish around the restored 1920s bungalow." Full review
Travel + Leisure "If you're coming to Austin ready to eat...the Heywood, opened by George Reynolds and Kathy Setzer in 2012, puts you within walking distance of some amazing East Austin restaurants." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A stylish boutique hotel offering handcrafted hospitality in vibrant East Austin." Full review
Time Out "A 1925 bungalow outfitted with seven suites marked by timeless interior touches like longleaf pine floors and cathedral ceilings, mixed with modern locally-made furnishings." Full review
Afar Magazine "Feels more like an achingly cool designer friend’s house than a hotel, and in the best possible way." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Its mess-with-convention vibe reflects the ethos of the gritty neighborhood of galleries, taquerias, and cafés." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Tucked into East Cesar Chavez Street, checking into this design-focused boutique hotel feels more like getting settled in a room at your friend's dreamy Austin vacation home"
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
