Hotel Ella

About Hotel Ella: Located near the heart of downtown Austin and walking distance to the University of Texas campus, Hotel Ella is a stylish boutique hotel housed in the historic Goodall Wooten House, one of Austins original landmark estates. Constructed in 1900, the Greek revival-style mansion underwent an extensive renovation in 2013, and now offers the perfect balance between modernity and a rich history rooted in the fabric of the neighborhood and the university. With 47 guest rooms, a cabana-lined pool, and a wrap-around veranda overlooking our front lawn, Hotel Ella features beautifully designed outdoor and indoor spaces perfectly suited for your vacation, wedding, corporate event, etc. Our Story: In 1878, Thomas Dudley Wooten, one of the founding fathers of the University of Texas, purchased the land on which Hotel Ella now sits. Wootens son, Goodall, moved into the home on the property in 1900 with his new wife, Miss Ella Newsome, who oversaw its transformation into the ...