This is a wonderful property. Perfectly located near I10 in The Heights. Plenty of parking and the…read morefree coffee is just amazing. The Inn also puts out wine and snacks everyday. They have an ice machine and their housekeeper and manager are very friendly and attentive. I've stayed here more than once. The rooms are all very clean, linens are great, small fridge in the rooms and I stored water in the kitchen's fridge. Beds are very comfortable and the linens are soft. Each room has its own personality. My only concern, and this would be for management The Innkeeper Elizabeth is not very friendly and asked me to prove my service dog was a real service dog. She demanded a letter from my doctor. After a few minutes in which I explained the ADA she dismissed me with a wave of her hand. The Manager was completely appalled and apologized many times. This incident doesn't change my opinion of this hotel and I will continue to stay there during my frequent visits to Houston. Naen Ramos

Always a WONDERFUL Stay at Saras Inn…read more They have an amazing team running Saras Inn! Very nice and courteous of our needs. Beautiful rooms. Very clean. Built very well! Clean beds! Clean bathrooms! Clean AIR! Big props to the cleaning staff! 10/10 ‼ Ive stayed here 2 times now. The rooftop suite and the mancave. Rooftop suite is badass. Mancave was cozy and comfortable. Thank you Saras Inn for continuing this operation! I love the style of the House and The colors. The heights won my heart a long time ago. :) -Santangelo Balli Gonzales

Stayed here an entire weekend and had a great experience! It's literally next door to an entrance…read moreto the bird-watching trails, and only a short drive to a great galveston beach that can get pretty big waves. Great for a family weekend getaway! The house itself is cozy and well-furnished, with a nice yard to relax in should you choose.

Our experience at this venue was truly unforgettable. From the moment we booked, the staff made us…read morefeel supported, cared for, and completely at ease. Everyone was so friendly and kind, and their thoughtful guidance leading up to the wedding helped us feel prepared for every step. I especially want to thank Haydee. Her warmth and attention made such a difference on our wedding day. She made sure our vendors knew exactly where to park, guided them whenever needed, and handled everything with such grace. Because of her, we were able to simply be present and enjoy our day without worry. The entire team went above and beyond, and we will always be grateful for the love and care they put into making our day so special. We couldn't have imagined a better experience. Highly, highly recommend.

Just want to give a quick review cause I'm here for the food…read more Not far from Houston/Cypress, quaint and relaxing, open outdoor area for wedding, reception barn was spacious and nice. Good chicken and gravy as well.

La Maison in Midtown is one of a kind. I found it through ChatGPT. I was searching for "Something…read morefar away from the Convention Center, in an interesting part of town, that was classy and cozy" and I struck gold. La Maison is an island of class and calm. Situated in a typical inner-city neighborhood, behind secure doors, I was surprised and delighted by the atmosphere, the staff, the accommodations and the food. I contracted some sort of flu on the plane over, which ruined my work plans, and I wound up spending four straight days INSIDE La Maison, so my review is SPOT ON. And I'm telling you - this place is wonderful. It's a truly great place. Whether you are reading a book by a warm lamp in the comfy living room, or sitting down to one of Joseph's breakfast, or being offered a COVID test by the excellent, no-nonsense manager, you really do feel right at home. Sharon, Genora, Tommi, Val and Joseph - You deserve TEN stars.

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!

We had a last minute stay at Hotel Zaza after some issues at originally planned accommodations…read more Luckily, we were able to find a room a few hours before arrival after a long and exhausting day. All of the staff we encountered at Hotel Zaza were very friendly and welcoming during our two night stay. We especially appreciated the free coffee and tea service offered on each floor of the hotel every morning. This was a nice touch to start the day off strong. The room itself was on the small side and felt like the design and decor might have been little cooler / edgier a decade or so ago. Something about the young girl half nude photography didn't do it for me... We didn't get to experience this firsthand but they offer an on site spa, outdoor pool, and restaurant and bar. The restaurant prices looked a little $$ so we held off. Overall, a positive experience.

PSA: RECORD A VIDEO OF THE MINIBAR UPON YOUR ARRIVAL (and any interactions with it)! Updating my…read morereview from 5 to 4 because I later received an $8.85 charge for the minibar?! I never took anything-- I have my reusable water bottle. I saw other reviews about being wrongfully charged but thought it didn't happen to me when I simply stored a sandwich... Welp... I called the front desk and they had the gall to claim I took a water bottle. Luckily I took 4 time-stamped videos of the minibar AND snacks upon arrival and departure that show that nothing was moved. And almost $9 for water... Das crazy When I corrected the front desk, they folded immediately and said they'd refund me. But I can't imagine how many people were unknowingly charged for something they didn't take. Kind of scummy if you ask me! --- Incredible price for a 2-night stay. I chose Hotel ZaZa for my work trip and came away wholly impressed. If it weren't for my schedule, I would've loved to stay a week and enjoyed their amenities to the fullest...! Bold, flashy, almost-campy decor. I love a hotel with personality ^_^ My room was no different. Patterns and colors everywhere. It was as comfortable as it was eclectic. PROS: - Very quiet. And dark. Excellent insulation all around - Extremely clean and tidy. Housekeeping is thorough - Updated and plentiful outlets near the bed - Strong water pressure in the shower. Adored the the shower products-- light, herbal spa scents, didn't irritate my sensitive skin :3 - Comfortable bed & sheets. I slept like a log - 12 PM checkout by default - Friendly and responsive staff whenever I was in touch with the front desk CONS: - The mini fridge was stocked to the gills with alcohol (not complimentary, ofc). Convenient if you wanted that, but I needed space for my leftovers lol - No microwave, can be requested tho - TV has a red light that doesn't turn off at night (???) But the cons are really negligible. I didn't have a chance to check out their fitness area, pool, or spa-- making it a goal to try them my next visit. Overall felt quite luxurious, what I'd expect of a boutique hotel. I most definitely would recommend.

My wedding was absolutely beautiful at Serenity Rose! It's a true oasis tucked away in the woods of…read moreConroe. The grounds are well kept and manager/owner Boris was around the day of, responding quickly to any of our needs. We had a smaller wedding of about 50 and it was quaint and perfect, and I know they are working to accommodate larger parties so don't look past this space! I received so many compliments from friends and family on my venue choice. Thank you for a beautiful day, Serenity Rose.

Rented the guest house for my family over 2 nights for 4th of July. It has a home where you can…read morehave an event, that we did not use but I imagine it would be beautiful. It's at the end of a road with ample parking. The guest house was comfortable for 20 adults and 6 kids(the kids slept in sleeping bags). It was very clean and everyone thought the beds were very comfortable. This is perfect for a large group. It has a big open field for activities. We enjoyed the pool and did some fishing in the pond, we actually caught a few. It was very relaxing. I would definitely rent it again! The host were very easy to communicate with. Any large event would be perfect here!! I went thru Airbnb to rent the home!!

We had a fabulous time staying at Southern Rose Ranch! Donna & Steve were so hospitable during our…read morestay and made us feel so welcome at the Ranch. The breakfast was amazing! The rosemary cream cheese eggs and cheesecake-topped French toast was to die for!!! The ranch setting is amazing and the Rose suite room is beautifully decorated. Loved this place!

Can't say enough about this little getaway. From the farm animals to the gourmet breakfast it was…read moreall amazing. Great for a short trip from Houston. Serenity is the word that comes to mind. Donna and Steve have created beautiful rooms that make you feel like country living is what life is about. My husband and I came here for out 15th year wedding anniversary. Donna set up a beautiful romance package with Champagne and chocolate covered strawberries. I even received a delivery from Pro Flowers. Though I was a bit surprised they could even find us. Waking up to a Rooster's crow, and spending evenings in the hot tub with wine watching the baby cow, such a simple pleasure. We will definitely be back!!

Great service and the house where we stayed at was amazing. "Sand Pebble Vista" has a great view…read moreand the most beautiful walkway. The house was clean and ready for our arrival and had absolutely everything we needed during our weekend. The house is fully furnished down to the pots and pans. Highly recommend this property and renting with Corona Del Mar!

Checked out Sheldon Lake State Park after seeing it nearby. It's not a fully developed park, rather…read moreit's a collection of former fish hatcheries that have been returned to nature + walking trails + wetlands. There is no entrance fee and you're able to fish from the shoreline without a fishing license. The park is open from 8am-5pm. There's only about 2 miles worth of easy, paved trails. The main attraction is their observation tower that has an elevator that took us to the top. Up there, we saw the Houston skyline, oil refineries, and the other areas of the park we can't get to by foot. There are occasionally some ranger programs that the park rangers host. Because this park is classified as a not for profit park, they don't sell any gifts or souvenirs. They do have a park stamp though if you're interested in adding to your Texas State Parks Passport stamp collection. Even though this place doesn't offer many of the bells and whistles of other parks, the free admission makes it accessible to anyone seeking to get away from the "busyness" of life.

This is one of the Texas State parks that is free without the TX State Park pass and doesn't allow…read moreindividual camping. They only have group camping onsite and the campsites are not private, but very close together. Located in an unincorporated community just right off of Beltway 8 and US-90 Highway is Sheldon, TX which isn't too far from East Houston. Sheldon Lake isn't as kept up as Brazos Bend State Park in Needville or Stephen F. Austin in San Felipe, TX (which are closer state parks near Houston worth checking out); I did notice that since the park is considered free, hooligans feel the need to vandalize educational outdated posters on the tower and carve their names into trees which serve no purpose. I had the pleasure of meeting one of the park rangers, Tori who mentioned that the park was special to her. She was going around the park to assessing things that needed to be completed and worked on. This is one of the underrated parks that is home to ecological habitats of wetlands, bottomland woods, and coastal prairies. Driving to the park on Garrett Road, to your right, you'll see Sheldon Reservior. Seeing the trees on the reservior reminded me of the bald cypress at Caddo Lakes State park in Karnack, TX. Big and sunken into the swampy waters. Climbing several stairs to get to the top of the 82-floor tower was exciting because the view was stunning. There are placemarkers on the floor that indicate at which area that you stand you can see the Houston Ship Channel, the San Jacinto Monument, Houston Skyline, bayous, and views of the park. The elevator looked to be out of commission for a while as it was boarded up. There were giant solar panels generating the Mitsubusi Generators behind the towers. The trails are flat and gravel based; they are easy to manever for able-bodied and handicapped accessible individuals. There aren't any traditional trail markers located through the park which can be a bit confusing if you have trouble with reading a maps or don't have a sense of direction due to a lack of spatial awareness, then you may get lost. Not to worry because the park is very small and each trail isn't too long. The main trails always lead back to the parking lot. Each trail at this park doesn't extend past 0.8 miles. Unlike many others TX State parks, the Civilian Conservation Corps didn't build anything on-site at Sheldon Lake. This is definitely not one of my favorite state parks within our state that I've visisted, but it isn't bad to come here for a quick hike and to relax. It wasn't very crowded like it would be at Enchanted Rock located in Fredricksburg, TX or even Inks Lake in Burnet, TX. The park is very simple and needs some extra work to make it shine like the other TPWD parks.