My girlfriend and I went to the Harry Potter Yule Ball at this venue…read more It was our first time here so we were blown away. The Harry Potter-ness was great but the venue on its own is so nice. Classic castle vibes. So many amazing photo locations. We will definitely consider this place whenever we decide to tie the knot one day. Would love to put our own twist on decorations such a unique place you would never suspect is in west Houston between Westheimer and Richmond Ave.

DO NOT TAKE YOUR PHOTOS HERE…read more The owner himself said that he DID NOT CARE that I write a negative review so here it is :) Our experience with this venue was extremely disappointing and unprofessional. We booked Paraiso Maravilla for a quinceañera photoshoot, and the male venue owner, Soahail, was extremely rude, and unprofessional. We were specifically told that someone would be waiting at the door to greet us and escort us to our suite to get dressed 20 mins ahead of our scheduled session. When we arrived, no one was there. Another family was still taking photos, so we had to go upstairs ourselves to find Soahail and ask whether we could access the suite. Because of this, we started our 1 hour session approximately 15 minutes late. During the final portion of our scheduled time, Soahail began following us around and repeatedly monitoring us. With approximately 10 minutes remaining in our paid session, another family entered and occupied the area where we needed to take our final photos. Rather than allowing us to finish the session we had paid for especially considering that we had already lost 15 minutes due to the delayed start he told us that our time was over and that we needed to leave. When we tried to take one final pose, he became extremely angry and confrontational and kicked us out, he literally chased us out. We were rushed and disrespected. The entire experience turned sour and took away from what should have been a special quinceañera photoshoot. Based on our experience, I would not recommend this venue for photoshoots. He told us he was "losing money" by allowing us to stay just five extra minutes. As a paying customer, I found that extremely rude. A little kindness and flexibility could have completely changed this review. Instead, we were rushed out and left feeling like our business wasn't valued. If he's worried about losing money, he should consider how treating customers this way may ultimately cause him to lose business.

First time at Magnolia Ballroom and I was only here for a World Cup watch party (Dutch fans…read morementioned this spot after the walk to the stadium).. It's more of an event space with a lot of history rather than a typical bar, but they transformed it for the Netherlands/Sweden watch party and did a great job... International flags hanging everywhere, a big screen, and small tables set up that kept things intimate. We watched the game with a mix of fellow Netherlands and Curaçaoan fans, which I know can be a complicated relationship, but we were all there in orange so it was all love. One thing I really appreciated was they let you bring in outside food.. they made a special menu for drinks, and the cocktails were pretty decent too. (I ordered a margarita).. Service was friendly, and honestly one waiter was all they needed. Glad I got to check this place out. The natural sunlight coming through, the old wood floors and staircases.. you can really feel the history in there. Vintage vibes all around... Cool spot.

The setting is very 'Texas'. As in, flags everywhere. The entry is a bit musky but once you get…read moreupstairs the smell clears right up. Table settings, wood floors, and natural light inside the (small) event space make for a nice enough atmosphere. Service: considering that I had gone to the trouble of setting up an appointment and they completely ignored me - even after I knocked on the office door, watched them look at me, and continue about their business - I'm gonna go with "unfriendly" Location: in the heart of downtown, which could be sketchy later in the night. Food: They do allow outside catering after all (hooray!) and beverages Overall: meh. A definite no.

As a bride in search of the best place to hold a wedding ceremony/reception, there are a whole host…read moreof things that can factor into the decision. Let me start off this review by saying there were 2 big things that truly won me over with this venue that I want to focus on: 1) On our very first visit to The Heights Villa (THV), Brendan (one of the owners) said "We do things differently at The Heights Villa. You might love it. You might hate it, but what you see is what you get." After hearing that, I was well on my way to being sold on this place. A genuine, no-nonsense approach from very real, down-to-earth people is exactly what we got in our experience working with Cathy, Brendan, and Kelli at THV. From day one, everything was clearly laid out in black & white. They said no hidden fees - and they meant it. If something was going to cost extra, we knew about it ahead of time and had full authority and understanding over what would ultimately happen - end of story. They helped us save money where we could in our budget while still giving us premium service & attention to detail. The kind of conversations I had with each THV representative left me feeling seen, heard, and acknowledged as a bride (regardless of how stressed out I probably seemed to them). When they heard about my house fire in the final 2 months leading up to our wedding, they called me out of the blue to offer to help us out with things that were outside of their scope of work as a venue (printing our seating chart, offering additional set-up equipment, etc.). 2) THV is well-connected with a whole slew of top-notch vendors. When they say someone does a great job for them, they mean it. Good people attract more good people, and I am so thankful for them sharing their list of preferred vendors with us. Having this network of vetted wedding professionals at our fingertips took a HUGE weight off of my shoulders as the primary planner. Not only were we saving time and money, but we were also saving the added stress of communication errors that often arise when a new team of people comes together to execute a project. Y'all - I had ZERO hiccups from ANY of them (at least none that actually got back to the bride's ears). No mistakes. No issues. No nothing. Just great service, people doing what they said they would, and enjoying my last day as a single gal. Our THV-recommended vendors include: Tony Houston (photographer), DJ Scottish Roy (DJ), Sweet Nation (cake), Lasagna House III - Spring location (catering) Thank you SO much THV! Jonathan and I loved working with y'all and will continue to recommend y'all to anyone and everyone who needs a beautiful venue for their wedding reception/ceremony.

The absolute worst wedding venue I have EVER experienced…read more I work in the wedding industry, so I have been to countless venues, and I can confidently say this one has been the worst by far. The first thing I noticed upon entering was the smell. The entire venue smelled like a combination of urine, Pine-Sol, and overpowering air freshener plug-ins. The walls were visibly filthy, with yellow and brown stains running down them. The overall condition of the building was honestly shocking. Unfortunately, things only got worse. During the wedding, we had our photography equipment and personal belongings stored behind a bar that was not being used. After one of the, the venue coordinator came to find me and informed me that ALL of our belongings had been flooded with sewage water that had backed up into the venue. There was standing sewage water INSIDE my purse, forcing me to throw away the purse and everything in it. A $110 soft-sided cooler, our jackets, and other personal belongings were also contaminated. Even worse, our expensive photography equipment was soaked with sewage water. As wedding professionals, we bring thousands of dollars' worth of equipment to these events, and we should never have to worry about it being damaged or contaminated by sewage inside a wedding venue. We are now left dealing with the damage, contamination, and potential financial loss caused by something completely outside of our control. I sincerely hope the venue owners do the right thing, take responsibility for what happened, and provide their insurance information so this can be handled appropriately. Beyond the damage to our belongings, the overall condition of this venue raises serious concerns about cleanliness, sanitation, and the safety of everyone who enters the building. In my opinion, the conditions warrant an inspection by the appropriate health authorities. I would strongly encourage anyone considering this venue for their wedding to visit in person, pay close attention to the condition of the property, and think carefully before booking. No wedding couple or vendor should have to experience something like this. Completely unacceptable.

Hi everyone, I wanted to share my experience to help others be cautious…read more My family and I recently booked a salon for an event scheduled on March 27. We signed a contract and were told we needed to pay a $400 deposit upfront, and the remaining $600 would be due on the day of the event. We agreed and paid the deposit. Today (March 18), the owner contacted my mom demanding the remaining balance be paid immediately--about two weeks earlier than what was originally agreed upon. When we politely explained that we were told the balance was due on the event date, she stopped responding and blocked my mom and sister. I attempted to contact her through multiple methods (calls, messages, WhatsApp) but was ignored. When I finally reached her from another phone, I requested a refund since communication had been cut off and the service was no longer being provided. She refused to issue any refund. She later claimed the cancellation was a misunderstanding about a no-alcohol policy, but there was never any intention to break rules--only a simple question was asked. At this point, we are out $400 and left without a venue just two weeks before our event. I'm sharing this so others can be aware and cautious when booking. I don't usually post things like this, but I feel the situation was handled very unprofessionally.

My husband and I just had our event last night and Ms. Zineb is very kind very easy to work with…read moreshe is the most sweetest lady that you can meet and she is willing to work with you and during the event she was very attentive with everything constantly making sure the event was going well and everything I most definitely recommend this salon and working with her. Thank you so much

Excellent co-working space, for many reasons:…read more Team - highly communicative, positive, consistently checking in (though not so much to seem awkward). Michael and Jay are putting together something that can succeed, and scale if they choose to. Taco Tuesday with the Ted Talks is a well-received break. Space - multiple sizes of office option, comfortable public work spaces, the presentation space is separate from the offices, the facilities are all high quality, and the deck is going in - they never stop looking to improve. Setting is outstanding - being 3rd floor, you see big sky and trees. Parking is ample and at no cost. Tenants - everyone is friendly and professional, curious about other businesses, and focused on their own. If you are considering co-working, by all means stop in - don't let it be the place you wish you'd checked out before signing up somewhere else.

We rented this place for a birthday party and in the middle of our rental time, we notice random…read morepeople walking around our party???!!!! I confronted the "owner" about this and he felt justified to do so because he "is the owner" This is extremely unprofessional and inconsiderate. Especially a child's birthday! Dangerous to allow strangers to roam around the venue! Who does that! I would not recommend this place to rent, EVER! Additionally, they sell it as a "kitchen" that is available but there are always people in their offices and the kitchen does not have any supplies available and the fridge is full! The open space is nice but that is about it. It's awkward that the "owner" is there and touring people at any given moment without regards to your privacy and honoring your time that you pay to have! Hands down, super unprofessional and will never consider this place again

I recently attended a soccer tournament at this location. The tournament went very smoothly. The…read moresoccer field is in good shape and the kids had a great time playing on it. It's a turf field with a blue color, rather than the usual green. They have a bar onsite, which is great for the parents. :) The referee we had was pretty good and had a good attitude. The teams that participated in the tournament were predominantly Latino, and none of us experienced any of the issues talked about in other reviews. They also have two sand volleyball fields. They let the kids play on them after the game, that was nice. They played some good tunes there as well. Also, there are plenty of comfy chairs and picnic tables for everyone to use. At first, I was worried about parking. The parking lot is relatively small, but as it turns out, you can park on the street nearby. So, parking was not an issue during the tournament. Moreover, there are some really good places to eat nearby. Try the Rodeo Goat if you fancy gourmet burgers! I do have one recommendation for the field owners. The soccer field has metal posts that hold up the nets that surround the field. The posts are not padded. My kid almost ran into one. It would not have been good if he did. I would recommend to the field owners to pad them for safety. Overall, it was a fun place with a good ambience and a nice view of Downtown. We will be returning to play other tournaments.

New ownership has done a great job . Great place for soccer and volleyball…read more Highly recommended spot. Parking needs to be improved.

You have to book D'Elegance. It is East Houston best kept secret. You will not be disappointed. The…read morevenue is not to big and it is not too small. It is really beautiful on the inside. I had the best customer service experience from beginning to end. I booked in January and my event was in May. From the very beginning, the owner Shun Lewis communicated with me. I kept asking questions and she was very patient with me. She gave me suggestions when I wasn't sure about things. The day of the event, I had a few issues and she was there to keep me calm and to ensure me that every thing would be alright. A few of my guests mentioned how she went around and ask if they were comfortable with the room temperature and I felt that was sweet of her to think of the guests like that. Shun is very detailed on what is required at her premises and she makes sure you have a good understanding and I love that. She has a wonderful personality and is very professional. She is family now. Trust me when I tell you, this is a great place to hold any event. You will not be disappointed.

Pros: Really nice place…read more Good space for a gathering Tables, chairs and linens provided at extra costs. Cons: -Someone was there watching us during our whole party. (Inside micromanaging) -Charged for every little thing they could find so that they can keep your deposit -Were told to hire bartenders to serve alcohol. They suggested their friends who had bad attitudes and was not serving the alcohol that was bought for the guests by the people throwing the party.

Spacious event venue which opened up in January 2022 located in the Greater Eastend off Harrisburg…read moreBlvd. Nice place to host any event. This warehouse venue is approximately 7000 square feet with a 250 max occupancy capacity and ample restrooms. This property sits off the Metro Green Line near the Cesar Chavez/67th station. Parking is located in the back with two empty lots, and off-street parking. Parking is tight, and can be dark as minimal lighting is provided. It's a newer venue so I sure they are improving. This is a great addition to the strip of businesses. Now turn up the music and enjoy yourself. Be responsible and don't drink and drive. Take the rail or Lyft/Uber is a great option.

So I booked The Exception Venue Center for the graduation party. I texted her on Monday because I…read morehaven't received the refund from the security deposit which is $70.00. No reply so I email her she responded sending me these pictures saying this is the reason why I didn't receive my refund from my security deposit. I can promise yall these pictures isn't from my event. I made sure everything was is place like it was when we first entered the building. Now check this out we did more than we should have after the party. My mom cleaned all the bath rooms pulled all the trash we even ran a wet mop over the entire building. All we left was the trash can full of trash because we didn't know we're to take it. My mom wiped down all the furniture as well. I can assure that nothing was out of place. The building had roaches and my mom even put something down for the roaches to help them out. You going to tell me you not refunding me my money because of what? Your venue is clean. Oh I forgot to mention this picture were take inside of the storage room. Not inside of the venue but the storage room.