Hotel Ella 1900 Rio Grande St • Austin • TX 78705
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- It's an elegant Greek Revival mansion with a romantic history—it was built as a wedding gift to Ella Newsome and Goodall Wooten in 1898. Now a charming boutique hotel, it's also home to a fascinating collection of modern art.
- Exchange vows on the expansive lawn, with the iconic hotel and a row of manicured hedges as your photogenic backdrop. Follow with a cocktail hour on the pool courtyard, and a reception in the wonderful Grand Ballroom, which opens gracefully onto a spacious veranda.
- Catering is provided by Goodall's—the hotel's on-site restaurant and a local favorite (it's also a great spot for your rehearsal dinner or send-off brunch). Your guests are sure to love their comforting, classic American favorites, designed with a contemporary Austin twist.
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PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $2,000–4,000/event
The rental fee varies depending on the time of the year, day of the week, and space reserved and includes:
- Ceremony chairs
- Chivari reception chairs and assorted tables
- Linens
- Reception place settings
Food & Beverage Minimum
- $10,000–25,000/event
- Food & Beverage minimum varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Time of year
- Guest count
Meals (when priced separately)
- $70–160/person
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 20%
Additional Info
See the attached PDF for more pricing information.
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 275 | 250 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 275 | 250 |
| Reception | Seated | 200 | 180 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 200. | ||
Venue Details
Site Uses
- Ceremony
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- All-Inclusive
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- On-Site Accommodations
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
Essential Info
Price
$ • $$ • $$$
Catering
In-house
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily.
Venue Type
Buildings & other settings available:
- Ballroom
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Hotel
- Mansion
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Garden
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Cityscape
- Garden
- Landscaped Grounds
- Pool Area
Hotel Ella
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