Grace. Charm. Attention to detail. Convenient. Strategic. Stellar…read more These describe La Maison. I chose for us to stay at this beautiful black- and women-owned establishment after I read about it on Travel Noire, and I don't plan to stay anywhere else on future trips to Houston. The rooms are immaculate. We had a beautiful suite with a private wrap-around balcony with two bathrooms, a parlor, and a large bedroom. The ceiling are high and the rooms are large, and this cannot be replicated by a hotel. I was surprised how quiet it is in the area overnight and in the early morning, given the midtown location. The breakfast was wonderful, delicious, and made based on our dietary preferences. We felt heard and understood. We have no negative words for this gorgeous place and the beautiful people who run it. We felt safe in the private parking lot behind us. There are cameras that are monitored outside. There is security code access to enter the building during your stay obtained when you check in. I, during our stay and given my Francophilia,, called it "The House," because we had all of the amenities of home here and given the original French meaning of the name of the spot. Thank you. Bravo!

A taste of southern hospitality in the city of Houston! We loved our stay at La Maison and…read moreespecially appreciated all the great support from Valerie during our stay. She was very helpful with a slightly early check in when we had an event to get to in the city and also helping us with check out to figure out how we could see the city and return for our things at the hotel since we had a late flight. La Maison is in a great location in Midtown - although I know public transport is not big in Houston, it's not far from the redline stop (maybe a ten minute walk) and we took average of this to go to the museum area and downtown. La Maison has great facilities with a spacious living and dining room, and even an elevator! (Not common in most bnbs and a welcome surprise during check in). The freshly cooked breakfast was exceptional - our appreciation to the chef!

Whenever I travel for work, I make it a point to stop by a local bookstore. Over the weekend I…read morevisited Becker's Books and it was exactly the kind of place I hope to find on the road. The shop was well organized and absolutely packed with books, one of those places where every shelf feels like it holds a new discovery. The owner was friendly and genuinely helpful, even pointing me in the right direction for locomotive books I was hoping to find. I easily could have spent the entire day browsing, but unfortunately work was calling. If you're a book lover and find yourself nearby, Becker's Books is definitely worth the stop.

Very kind people running this bookshop. I lived in Spring Branch most of my life and didn't know…read morethis gem existed. I stopped by during the Houston Book Crawl. Will be back

Stayed here for one night for business. It's located near the airport in a relatively safe area…read more Closest restaurant within walking distance is sit-down Mexican food (which was very good) that was about a 8 minute walk away. Pros: Spacious, clean room Strong WIFI A few movies channels Free hot breakfast Cons: Bathroom sink was clogged and drained slowly Room facing I-45 was noisy. I would advise bringing earplugs or ask for room facing other way

Not a great stay, the staff was rude and not willing to help.. Have stayed here many times and have…read morespent a lot of money. I am very disappointed in the quality of service that has been declining over some time now.

I went to Copperfield's Book Shop and participated in their Houston Book Crawl last weekend. I…read moreenjoyed the variety of new and used books and book accessories here. My husband and I enjoyed walking around looking at all the selections. This a fun place to explore for a good deal. My used James Patterson book was $4. The staff informed me they're having a Spring Author Fair this weekend so I'm sure more people will be there to check out this place.

I walked into a magical maze with twists and turns at every corner, with…read more books beautifully displayed in nooks and hidden spaces. There's a mystery here of books and stories I knew nothing about. I found a treasure trove of romance, mystery, suspense, and sci-fi. The store is like a fairytale with its decorative door and secret places to sit and read. One area had checkers, another with a chair facing the books, and on and on. Oh, and the best gifts to give to a book lover. They have the prettiest books marks, notepads, shirts, candles, jewelry, and a collection of Harry Potter. I had a lovely chat with the owner. She and her daughter stalked this place in a good kind of way to be the next owners. You see, she and her daughter love books too. She grew up not too far from this store. I was here for two hours, and I'll be back to this hidden gem. I say hidden but it's a lot of people coming and going.

I like this hotel. The rooms were nice and the service was great. The breakfast could have been a…read morelittle bit better.

The location is really the only positive. It's very overpriced and over rated as a level 5 hotel,…read moreeven though the gym is terrible, the rooms are outdated, staff isn't super friendly (except for the breakfast staff that are great), and the pool is small. They use to have wonderful customer service, but whoever is in charge now doesn't seem to care and doesn't do anything to make your stay worth the price. Their pricing is also not consistent on their website, and there seems to be a bait and switch situation with upgrades. I really wish they'd go back to their old ways and reassess what level hotel they are, it's more of a level 3 or 4 at most. Definitely not a level 5.

"Fitness is not a hobby, it's a lifestyle. Progress is…read moreearned, not given Every workout is a step closer to the man I want to become. No excuses. Just results.

The Hotel Icon is my favorite hotel in Houston. Conveniently located downtown, next to multiple…read moreeateries and club venues. The staff is kind and highly accommodating. They always give me an upgrade on my room reservation, and their rooms are nicely appointed. Eventually, some of the rooms will need updating, but they are very good about addressing any issues there might be with a broken faucet, missing luggage rack etc... A particularly love their valet service, to always take impeccable care of my car. Parking is on site, so you don't have to worry about waiting for your car very long, or then parking vehicle in an lot. They even have a shuttle service that will bring you anywhere within a mile distance. We've used it many times to get a bite to eat or to get dropped off as well as picked up from concert venues in the area. They have a terrific selection of cocktails and a wonderful happy hour every day with discounted beverages. They also serve breakfast each morning, that includes waffles and omelette my request. This place is definitely my consistent go-to, where I can always guarantee a great experience.

Review is for Afternoon tea: There was a 7 min wait to get in but once in, you are getting by staff…read moreand led to your table. I would say the decor is very old fashion lounge with there being a mix of table with chairs or chairs paired with a couch. Our server seemed very nice but a bit new as she could not tell me if one of the teas was decaf right away. Also, I made a note that I could not have tuna but they took this as I could not have fish so they gave me two chicken salad sandwiches instead of the salmon even though I had stated on the phone salmon was fine. She also could not describe one of the desserts but overall she was very pleasant. The amuse bouche was - interesting ( a strawberry with cream cheese) I didn't hate or love it. I didn't think the cream cheese added anything tbh. We had one dessert on the table waiting for us before we said down - a English parfait that had a white chocolate mouse, cake, and fruit. I loved it although it was a bit strange to have dessert already sitting at your table before you got your sandwiches but I am a dessert first girl so didn't matter to me other than it was constantly calling my name. You don't get to choose your tea and the two tea options are both black which is a lot of caffeine. The sandwiches themselves come across as unassuming but they are great and very filling. Each one has a different bread which was cool. Although not a fan of cucumber, the bread was milky and so soft. All the sandwiches were fantastic. Honestly, I was so full from the tea and sandwiches, I took the desserts home. One big misstep in service was the server forgetting to serve the second tea. I had to ask for it and by the time we got it, we were tea'ed out. You are gifted a box of macarons at the end - we almost left ours but our server ran and got us in time. I definitely had a great time, there were small incidents that stopped it from being 5 stars. Paying 79 dollars for tea is a bit pricy so I would expect a bit more precision and maybe more choice in tea?

Afternoon tea is always a delight! A variety of teas are served with various sandwiches. That is…read morefollowed by a scone with clotted cream and jam. The grand finale is a plate of three pastries - a fruit tart, a fruit custard pie (mango?) and a large decadent chocolate ball with gold leaf. Harp music adds to the ambience and the service is top notch. Treat yourself!

This is a beautifully decorated boutique hotel located in the Museum District. We chose this hotel…read moreas we were attending the BBQ Cookoff at the Houston Rodeo - NRG location, and the Metro stop is right across the street. Service was impeccable during our one-night visit from check-in to checkout. There are snacks in the lobby and chilled Rose' wine is offered in the lobby in the late afternoon. Our standard room was excellent with a large shower and a bed that was beyond comfortable. We were overlooking the pool area, and it looked mighty inviting, maybe next time. We loved seeing all the old movie posters and unique décor in the lobby and conference rooms. Even the restrooms have themes! This is a high-end property, and it will put a dent in your CC, but we both felt it was well worth it.

Such a shame that a "Michelin-recognized" hotel could fail so miserably in basic customer service…read more During my recent stay at Hotel ZaZa, housekeeping accidentally took my white shirt with the linens just before an evening event. While I understand mistakes happen, what was completely unacceptable was the way the situation was handled afterward. When I called the front desk for help, I was met with rudeness, attitude, and skepticism, as though I was making the situation up. The front desk manager was dismissive and unhelpful, despite the fact that I even offered to personally look through the dirty linens to find my clothing. Two days later, the hotel finally called to say they had found my shirt, only to then ask me to pay for the shipping label to have it returned. No apology. No accountability. No acknowledgment that I was left scrambling and forced to borrow clothes from others in order to attend my event because of their mistake. To make matters worse, the concierge kindly assured me that his manager, Daisy Lopez, would be reaching out to address the situation. Despite following up twice, I never heard another word from the hotel. The issue was never the mistake itself, accidents happen. The issue was the complete lack of professionalism, empathy, accountability, and customer care afterward. For a hotel that prides itself on luxury and reputation, this experience was an absolute disappointment.

My family and I recently spend a long 63 days at the Staybridge Suites - Galleria, as it became our…read morehome away from home. [The Staff] Every staff member knew my family, and they really went above and beyond to make up feel welcome and provide encouragement. The kindness shown by the staff was incredible. For over two months, I didn't have a single negative encounter. [Housekeeping] The only negative thing about the stay is the housekeeping. Unfortunately, housekeeping was very subpar. I actually went out and purchased cleaning supplies, so I could clean the room myself. The staff spot cleaned. For example, they would remove the dishes from the counter and place them in the sink, but the counter would be dirty/sticky from the food. I also had an issue with them making the beds. I believe I had a queen sized bed, but the bedding they provided was for a full sized bed. The fitted sheet didn't even stretch across the entire bed. After days of this, I called to tell them I need the correct size. They quickly swapped them out for me. I'm a stickler about making beds in the morning, so I would do that, but housekeeping would come later and re-make it, which was annoying because they tuck the sheets in so tight I have to muster up all the strength in my body to pull them back. One minor thing I found annoying is housekeeping comes by every single day, even if you have the do no disturb hanger on your door. The don't do a full service cleaning each day, but they do stop by every single day to see if you need anything. [Dining] There is a restaurant/bar downstairs that has daily specials. We never ordered anything, so I can't speak to the food. The one time I was going to order, it was $90+ for 3 personal pizzas, so I decided to DoorDash instead. There is a kickback each evening, but we weren't a fan of any of the offerings. Also, we were almost always away during that time. The free breakfast was nice. It can get very crowded on the weekends and close to closing (9am on the week days & 10am on the weekends). I would also try to go at around 7:30am. At that time, the breakfast area is practically empty. The food was the same every day. They have fruit (melon & cantaloupe), yogurt, oatmeal, cereal, waffles, pancakes, eggs, potatoes, bacon, sausage, breads+bagels, blueberry muffins, and cinnamon rolls. The bacon was always hard and inedible but everything else was good. [Parking] Parking was $22/day. You need a key to get inside the garage as well as to leave. Once you enter the garage, you also need a key to enter the hotel, which made me feel safe. My family and I actually purchased card lanyard to hold our hotel keys, since we needed them so often. This allowed us to wear them around and necks and always have access. [The Market] There is a fully stocked market downstairs. It has medicines, drinks, frozen foods, etc. By the time I checked out, I had racked up $50 in charges from the market because I'd always get thirsty and go grab a drink. Having the market is so convenient, although the markup is a bit outrageous. For example, I tried to purchase Benadryl, and it was $25 at the market. I ended up ordered Walmart delivery, and the same Benadryl was only $6. I love the easy check out system, yet I noticed a lot of people struggled with it. There is no cashier. You scan your item then pay at the kiosk or enter the info to charge to your room. [Laundry] - On site laundry is free - all you need is detergent. Most of the machines were out of order during my first month there, but towards the end, I noticed the "out of service" signs being less and less. The dryers only dry for 35 minutes, which was never enough for my items. They were always still damp, so I recommend after the 35 minutes is up , just press start again to give it another go. [Pool] Unfortunately it was too cool during our visit to enjoy the pool. We attempted once when the weather was a little warm, but the water was freezing. I remember when we first checked in, we were told the pool was heated, but it definitely isn't. [Fitness Center] It was always empty whenever we went. It's small but sufficient. It is fully stocked with free headphones and tons of towels. There was always a towel available at each machine as well. [Overall] My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The staff members were friendly and inviting. We always felt safe in the hotel, and the location is very convenient - close to everything. The hotel still has a new smell to it. It's new and modern and just feels fancy as soon as you walk in. Despite some housekeeping issues and issues with dogs (not the fault of the hotel), it was a very pleasant stay, and I'd absolutely choose a Staybridge suites again for an extended stay

We stayed at Staybridge Suites Houston with a group of 7 and were pretty disappointed with a few…read morethings. When we went to the pool, there were no towels available, so we requested some for everyone. Later, we also needed towels for showers, and they acted like it was a big deal, almost as if there was a towel shortage. On top of that, instead of bringing them to our room, they told us we had to come down and get them ourselves, which was frustrating. The hallways were also uncomfortably hot and humid, like the AC wasn't working or wasn't even on. Definitely not what we expected. The one positive was the breakfast it was decent.

The venue is very beautiful and the setting was just right. The food was super delicious, kiss to…read morethe cook.. However the co owner Leah McMorris was very unprofessional, rude and seemed racists. Talking to the staff in such a horrible way in front of the guests, I felt bad for them and no way would I be working for someone speaking to me like that even if we where doing the same thing every week. Each occasion is different and you have to adjust. Paying money and not getting what was discussed is a nono. The wedding party should have been served along with the parents and elders. For Leah to outright state that they have to stand in line like every one else was not ok. Ive never been to a wedding where the wedding party was not served. Also the candles, that is a fire hazard and a liability. Someone's dressed almost caught fire had we not been paying attention. Leah needs to have a couple of classes on customer service and management what she displayed was not co owner behavior. She is going to run this beautiful establishment down with that type of behavior.

From the owner: We’re in the business of hosting! We give our clients the power to customize every aspect of their…read moreevent, from the decor and floral arrangements to the menu and entertainment. We’ll make sure the occasion that you’ve envisioned becomes a reality. Contact us today to book your tour - We can’t wait to host you.