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Hotel EllavsSouth Congress Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Hotel Ella is preferred by most reviewers compared to South Congress Hotel. Hotel Ella is ranked #7 in Austin with praise from 14 sources such as Lonely Planet, Jetsetter and Condé Nast Traveler.
Hotel Ella
Concierge
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Oyster
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Gayot
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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
South Congress Hotel
Travel + Leisure The Telegraph
On the Grid Oyster
Afar Magazine
Time Out
Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure Frommer's Lonely Planet Show All Reviews
1603 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704-2475
From $239/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure "The South Congress' 83 rooms embody a modern and masculine spirit (exposed concrete, brown leather, oversize windows)." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This is a lively, hip and swanky hotel in the vibrant SoCo district." Full review
On the Grid "With 83 cool, minimalist-chic rooms, Paul Qui’s Otoko, Café No Sé, Central Standard, Sunroom Boutique, and a rooftop pool, South Congress Hotel is the spot to be." Full review
OysterUpscale
"This trendy, 83-room boutique opened in 2015 and has made a name for itself thanks to its stunning design and excellent location on Austin’s bustling South Congress Avenue." Full review
Afar Magazine "Housed in a low-rise building on one of Austin’s trendiest streets, the South Congress Hotel is much more than just a place to stay." Full review
Time Out "South Congress Hotel offers 83 rooms of understated luxury, but a stay at the South Austin newcomer offers much more than just slumber. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"Don’t let the tablet-toting, coffee-chugging VCs in the lobby spook you: This outstanding new hotel is the best place to tap into Austin’s addictive energy." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Stylish, spacious, and often full of locals at happy hour, this hotel is built on prime real estate in South Congress"
Frommer's "SoCo’s namesake hotel is not only in the heart of the district’s hottest shopping and restaurant row, it contributes to that hipness, drawing locals to its trendy dining and retail spaces" Full review
Lonely Planet "Austinites take their staycations at this boutique hotel, a smallish property that somehow squeezes four eateries, two bars, several shops and a pool into its stylish footprint." Full review
