Hotel Ella

We take Ella’s legacy of setting a high standard in style seriously. Carry on her tradition by hosting your wedding ceremony, garden party, fancy tailgate, or upscale picnic on our idyllic front lawn. The expansive lawn features lush landscaping and the option to rent our custom tent. Most often used for the ceremony, the expansive front lawn is the idyllic location for an outdoor affair.

In 1897, when Goodall married Ella Newsome, Ella’s father built their house as their wedding gift. The columns—an anniversary gift, naturally— were added later using the same stone carver employed to construct the legendary Biltmore Mansion in Asheville. Today these historic columns still surround the wrap-around veranda making it an ideal backdrop for afternoon tea, bridal brunches and outdoor gatherings.

Perfect for a pre-event cocktail and conversation or a post-event party, allow yourself to be embraced by the charm of Hotel Ella’s parlor and parlor bar. With plush seating arrangements and a dash of history adorning the walls, the spaces also boast a richly stocked selection of libations, ready to please even the most discerning palates.

Named after the mansion’s original owner, Goodall Wooten, Goodall’s Kitchen is a sunny local American bistro. The restaurant offers a classic American dining experience that combines Hotel Ella’s historic charm with a modern Austin sensibility. A diverse collection of Texas Modernist works grace the walls of Goodall’s Kitchen making it a stylish setting for brunches, birthdays, rehearsal dinners and more. Our restaurant is perfect for rehearsal dinners and send-off brunches where moving speeches and heartfelt conversations are bound to happen.

Surrounded by climbing ivy and fragrant jasmine, our beautifully designed outdoor pool is the ideal setting for al fresco events. Gather with friends under the custom twinkle lights for cocktail hours, semi-private social events, bachelorette parties and more. The perfect setting for cocktail hours, receptions, and post-ceremony pictures.

Hotel Ella's ballroom and veranda offers an elegant and timeless location perfect for your dream wedding reception or private social event. Sunlit, with polished floors, shimmering chandeliers, and built in bar fronts, the ballroom invites celebration while the veranda provides a refreshing outdoor extension, adding a touch of enchantment to your special occasion. Modern, elegant and completely customizable to your style and vision. The Grand Ballroom can be used for any occasion and is the most spacious of areas at Ella.