Sara's InnvsLa Colombe d'Or hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, La Colombe D'or ranks slightly better than Sara's Bed & Breakfast Inn. La Colombe D'or scores 80 with accolades from 8 sources including Afar Magazine, Frommer's and Zagat.
Sara's Inn
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Independent
941 Heights Boulevard, Houston, TX 77008
From $95/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Business Center
- Meeting Rooms
Fodor's "This Queen Anne mansion, complete with wraparound porch and rocking chairs, is in the historic Heights neighborhood and 4 mi from Downtown." Full review
Lonely Planet "A Queen Anne Victorian feels right at home among the historic houses of the Heights. Eleven airy rooms say 'boutique hotel' more than 'frilly B&B.'." Full review
Michelin Guide "Rock in a wicker chair on the wrap-around porch of Sara's romantic clapboard Queen Anne lnn."
Gayot "Located in the historic Heights neighborhood, this Victorian home feels as if it was lifted right out of a storybook."
Frommer's "For the traditional B&B experience -- period decor, themed rooms, beautifully furnished common rooms -- this is the place to stay." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Sara's is Houston's top B&B and offers a respite from chain hotels and trendy boutiques...almost all rooms include en suite bathrooms. Sara's is known for its breakfast and 24/7 brownies."
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March 2, 2021
Lonely Planet "The bed and breakfast Sara's Inn allows patrons the chance to stay in a Victorian home"
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July 29, 2021
Independent "Sara's Inn is Houston's longest-running B&B. A Queen Anne home, it features 11 antique-laden rooms, some with four-poster beds, winding staircases and claw-foot bathtubs. Chill out on its..."
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La Colombe d'Or hotel Fodor's
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3410 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX 77006
From $295/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's "This exclusive, European-style hotel, originally the W. W. Fondren mansion, has lost some exterior charm... but the rooms... do much to complete the Montrose hotel's old-world charm." Full review
Rough Guide "With just six rooms and an ideal setting near the museums, this quaint but luxurious property is the best hotel in town. If you can’t afford a room, sip a cocktail at the small, elegant bar."
Gayot "Located in the Museum District, this intimate property combines fine art and fine dining for a unique experience."
Zagat4.0
"Set in a historic 1920s mansion, this small hotel's five spacious guest suites feature hardwood floors, antiques and king-size beds."
Lonely Planet "Each of the five exquisite, one-bedroom suites were inspired by the colors and styles of a painting master – Cezanne, Van Gogh, Renoir." Full review
Travel + Leisure "With just five rooms and nine villas, this is one of the country's smallest boutique hotels." Full review
Afar Magazine "An intimate boutique hotel with a B&B feel, La Colombe D’Or is a Texas landmark built in 1923 as a private residence, for the founder of Humble Oil." Full review
Frommer's "Splurge on a stay at this five-suite, nine-villa property anchored by a 1923-built mansion...each suite is named after a celebrated French Impressionist and is filled with art and antiques" Full review
New York Times "In the heart of Montrose, La Colombe d'Or exudes luxury, from the glamorously moody hotel bar to the slick rooftop pool. Rates start around $500 per night."
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New York Times "Set in a Gilded Age mansion with just half a dozen suites (named after 19th-century painters), La Colombe d’Or offers a unique experience in business-minded Houston"
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