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!

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.

I spent $764.71 for 2 nights. $60/ night for valet parking seems reasonable but with parking sales…read moretax (wtf??) and credit card processing fee (I'm happy to pay valet parking in cash), it's additional $202.80 for 2 nights. I stayed at Aria and Venetian at Vegas a lot but I have never seen something like this. Did not touch their drinks inside fridge. Only used their fridges for storing our waters. They charged $8.85 for using their mini bar food. I'm a full grown adult staying with my wife, no children at all. While I called the hotel to dispute it, the lady did not want to investigate or refund about it. What? I'm a full grown adult calling to dispute about $8 after I deliberately used it? Was I supposed to write down an inventory list of what's within fridge and take pic as a proof? Was I supposed to ask for their agreement prior to using their fridge to store my water? Thats fucking insane. It's not about the price, it's about the fact that I did not consume their drink. If you hate money, come here. 2 stars not 1 star because to be fair, the hotel room is comfortable. Staff is friendly. Well, never again. Extremely disappointed. Manager, if you are reading this, you better look into it and refund my $8. It's not about the $8 it matters, I won't accept a rip off I seldom made bad reviews as you could see my post history but make this make sense

The place was very nice and walking distance from bars and restaurants and the boardwalk. The host…read moremet was nice and polite. That is until he found out that my girlfriend and I were a color. We asked him about monthly leases and in doing so in the most polite manner he retaliated by saying that we were harassing him, and he would report us to Airbnb for continuing to ask about the lease which the place does do. I do not recommend anyone of color to check in at Kemah escapes the host is racist. he also gave me a poor review even though I gave him a great one. Once I decided to look at all the reviews that he has gotten all his good reviews, come from Caucasians and not African-American

We stayed in number 4 and be aware that the bed was so comfortable! It literally felt like we were…read moresleeping on the floor because the bed was so hard. The place also needs an update on their furniture, it was a very strange design inside. The place also smelled a little funky and there was also someone's water bottle in the fridge. The note inside the condo says to put a sign if we'd like our room clean, we did not put a sign up. However, when we came back to our room all of our stuff was cleaned and put away.. the person cleaning threw away all of our plastic bags and shower caps, did not replace the shower cap with a new one and we had plans to reuse our plastic bags. It was nice that they cleaned the room but we did not ask for it The great thing about this place is that there is an outdoor patio with the jacuzzi and walking distance from the bars.

We love to slip in here for a quick bite before or after a show at one of the nearby venues. The…read morefood is delicious, the selections are many and the ambience is just right. The Services four star.

I had the pleasure of staying at this hotel after attending a holiday party nearby, and it was an…read moreabsolutely wonderful experience. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and cared for. The personalized touches truly set this property apart-- a handwritten welcome note, delicious macaroons, complimentary snacks and drinks, and the cozy robe and slippers waiting in the room made me feel right at home. The room was exceptionally clean. The valet attendant was exceptionally kind and professional, making arrival and departure seamless. Every detail reflected thoughtfulness and hospitality, and I left feeling refreshed and impressed. I will definitely return and am especially excited to try the restaurant downstairs on my next visit. This hotel exceeded my expectations in every way--highly recommended!

Jazai at the bar! Fantastic martinis! Come just for him! Thanks brother!…read more Really beautiful hotel and service as well

Beautiful hotel. I…read morerecently stayed here for 3 nights while attending a plant convention in Houston. They are located in the medical district and less than two miles from the NRG stadium/arena.  I truly enjoyed many aspects of the stay. The lobby and our one-bedroom corner suite were beautifully decorated and clean. I also found the front desk staff very welcoming. The amenities, including the Peloton gym, spa, laundry room, and the second-floor restaurant, were all excellent. I also enjoyed the rooftop pool and bar area. Areas for improvement: Although we were initially told the shuttle service covers a three-mile radius, including the NRG Arena, the drivers were hesitant to take us anywhere other than the hospital. We were eventually accommodated, but only after clarifying the policy we were given at check-in. On the second day when we called for pick-up no one answered the phone. After several attempts, we ended up getting an Uber.  Additionally, the hotel appeared significantly short-staffed in the food and beverage department. The rooftop bar opened late almost every day and remained closed on my final night because no bartender was available. Similarly, the lobby snack bar was closed on my last night and opened late the following morning. This left the restaurant, which charged an automatic gratuity on all orders as the only option.   Overall, I enjoyed my stay and appreciate the hotel's convenient location. I would certainly consider staying with you again and hope these staffing and service consistency issues can be addressed.

Great location. I enjoyed my stay and can't wait to return. The location is perfect for many…read morereasons. Close to all the restaurants and Rothko Chapel. The room was clean and the manager was very responsive to any issue I encountered.

I've probably spend over two months total time here. I love it, great deck, nice hosts, great…read morelocation. I've stayed in many places in the area but this one is my favorite.

I grew up in Houston and went back for my 40th high school reunion. I wanted to stay near the…read moremuseum district, and I found The Palms that fit the bill at a very reasonable price. It is in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance to a few restaurants. The room was very comfortable and clean, and Tom was very sensitive and accommodating to my requests.

The war-torn-looking eyesore building is 30 stories high. This review uses stories to show…read moreparallels between this dead hotel & its last operating owner, the Maharishi Mehesh Yogi (died at 90 in 2008), the popular founder of Transcendental Meditation, and once a guru for The Beatles. His quotes precede each 'story': 30 - "The highest state is laughter" Because he often laughed in interviews, he was referred to as the "giggling guru". The top of the building has a tree growing in the same location of the tree signaling the completion of the top floor during construction in 1971 of the Holiday Inn. Maharishi would giggle at that. 29 - "Problems or successes, they all are the results of our own actions. ... Karma." Holiday Inn failed. Bought and renamed Days Inn (1984). Failed. Bought (1992) & renamed by Maharishi, who went through a series of name changes himself. Again, the hotel failed, and new owners renamed it. Some architects now see the main value is the parking garage (Car-ma). 28 - "The Beatles made Maharishi great? Pah!" The Beatles did not find meaning through drugs, and dropped them when they found Maharishi. They travelled to India in 1968 to learn his TM techniques. Suddenly, Maharishi was world renowned, & after success with TM, his picture made the cover of Time magazine. 27 - "Man is born to enjoy" Their relationship abruptly ended when John Lennon was convinced by actress Mia Farrow that Maharishi groped her. When the Maharishi asked why they were leaving, John supposedly replied, "Well, if you're so cosmic, you know why." After packing their bags to leave India, an angry Lennon wrote the song ''Sexy Sadie". Lennon had scratched the lyrics into a piece of wood. The original title was 'Maharishi' and the lyrics contained obscenities. Lennon refined the lyrics, and had to change the title for fear of being sued. But, Maharishi is song's Sexy Sadie. Prudence Farrow, Mia's sister, was also there, and Lennon also wrote "Dear Prudence." 26 - "Absolutely everything is fixed, and absolutely everything can be changed at any time." Does that sound Helter Skelter? Because one of his followers was nicknamed 'Sadie', Charles Manson believed the Beatles were talking directly to him through their White Album. 25 - "I lack only $1 billion to make a better world" Maharishi's acquired a net worth of several $billion by travelling the world giving lectures, writing 20 books, and building an empire by setting up 370 TM centers with over 6000 teachers. 24 - "I will fill the world with love and create Heaven on Earth." One of his organizations bought this closed hotel in 1992 for $2 mil as a TM training center, giving it the memorable name. 23 - "I am upset and completely disappointed in the government, the millionaires and billionaires in the U.S. See what's happening to the country? Look at all the health problems, the economy and crime." Hotel did not make enough money, nor get Maharishi's money, to maintain it. Thus, the decline in hotel led to a decline in the clientele, leading to reports of drug abuse, theft & other crimes. 22 - Don't quote me on this, but the structure is still in good shape. No cracks. After Maharishi left, it became a crack hotel in the 90′s. The police cracked down and the City shut it down in 1998 for safety & building code violations. 21 - "In the USA we have the great Harvard Business School, but America is the country with the greatest debt in the world." Facing a huge debt, the owner New Era filed for bankruptcy in 2011 to avoid foreclosure. They cannot afford to clean and restore it, especially the asbestos removal. 20 - "Managers are the most creative people in the world" A 3rd investment management firm bought the deteriorating building with a creative vision to create a new living place. 19 - "We should not be influenced by the winds" Their vision was cloudy enough when hurricane Allison caused damage. Then they defaulted on the loan, and back to Yogi. 18 -"Nature knows best how to organise" After the storm, squatters starting breaking in to stay, and caused more damage. 17 - "The important thing is this: to be able, at any moment, to sacrifice what we are for what we could become." The problem investors have with the current structure is 8′-8″ floor-to-floor, too many columns, designed for equipment in basement (which hurricane destroyed, changing building code), too far from downtown and does not connect with the downtown tunnel system. Meditate on that. Oh! I know! A pet hotel! 16 - "Just think of any negativity that comes to you as a raindrop falling into the ocean of your bliss." Maybe the area will boom, creating opportunity. 15 - "Only a new seed will yield a new crop." Right now, this dilapidated building brings to mind the Beatles' song "Help!" and perhaps to the owner, the Doors' "Light My Fire". 2-14 - Review is cleaned of rubble to fit the Yelp 5000 character limit. 1 - "What you see you become." OH-H NO-O-O !!! Ommm...

So cozy! The doc says firmer beds are better for my back and nothing beats rock solid concrete!read more