Kimber Modern HotelvsHotel Ella
Both hotels are recommended by experts. Overall, Hotel Ella ranks marginally higher than Kimber Modern Hotel. Hotel Ella comes in at 87 with positive reviews from 14 sources such as Gayot, The Telegraph and Time Out.
Kimber Modern Hotel Show All Reviews
110 The Circle, Austin, TX 78704
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Smoking Rooms
- Free Parking
Concierge
"Owners Kimber Cavendish and Vicki Faust have created a quiet, modernist oasis just off Austin's main drag, where a stay is as relaxing as a day at a spa."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This stylish boutique hotel in South Austin has only five guest rooms, and caters to guests looking for a truly private and relaxing hideaway." Full review
Rough Guide
"A stunning addition to an already thriving South Congress boutique hotel scene. A modern, architecturally significant structure."
Gayot
"Located in the trendy South Congress area of Austin, this boutique hotel is the envy of modern condo owners seeking the slick urban aesthetic."
BlackBook
"This boutique hotel is so minimalist that you'll hardly know it's there. There is no signage or valet. The focus is on architecture and design."
Fodor's
"A stunning, design lovers’ dream." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Design pioneers Charles and Ray Eames would feel right at home at this artful and sleek hotel: It evokes their modern, yet friendly and livable aesthetic." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This marvel of modern design, with its clean lines and contemporary aesthetic, sits so quietly tucked into a residential street that it’s easily mistaken for a private home." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This seven-room oasis in the heart of Austin is a private enclave in the middle of a quiet residential neighborhood." Full review
Time Out
"The illusion of seclusion comes thanks to the hillside design, whose unassuming front façade shields a stunning water feature shaded by a one hundred-year-old live oak tree." Full review
Hotel Ella 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."
Oyster
Upscale
"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 Telegraph
8.0
"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