"The vibe: Greek Revival getawayTop amenities: Private patio options, marble bathrooms, minibars stocked with local fare, room serviceLocation: DowntownBest for: A romantic stay refined by remarkable industry legends Hotel Ella is a place of beauty and transformation in the heart of downtown Austin. The historic Goodall Wooten House was originally built in 1898 for Dudley Wooten–one of the University of Texas founders. The remodeled mansion was named after Ella Wooten—an Austin culinary expert, art enthusiast, gardener, and philanthropist—who inherited the property with her husband Goodall, Dudley Wooten’s son. Touched by the hands of the stone carver who built the Biltmore Mansion in Asheville, as well as Stanly Marcus of Neiman Marcus who redecorated the interior of the home, the Azalea garden–filled property has been expertly renovated and reimagined. Stay in one of the nine original mansion rooms, or in one of 38 rooms in the North Wing addition from the 1980s. Immerse in leisure and luxury as you admire the Texas Modernist works on the hotel walls, take in the lawn from the wrap-around veranda, and swim in the courtyard pool. Embody Ella Wooten’s style during your stay when you choose Ella’s Parlor Suite, which was once her dressing room." - Alexandra Toto
