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The Whitehall HoustonvsLa Colombe d'Or hotel
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, La Colombe D'or ranks significantly better than The Whitehall Houston. La Colombe D'or scores 80 with endorsements from 8 publications such as Fodor's, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
The Whitehall Houston
Gayot
Jetsetter
Oyster
1700 Smith Street, Houston, TX 77002
From $134/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Gayot "Shopping, restaurants, opera, symphony, ballet and theater are all a comfortable stroll away. At the hotel, guests can relax in the spacious and well-lighted lobby and enjoy New American cuisine."
Jetsetter "An iconic boutique hotel in Houston's central business district, within easy reach of downtown sights." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Features are a highlight—there's a popular outdoor bar that has live music, an inviting outdoor pool area with private cabanas, and a fitness center, plus concierge and room service." Full review
La Colombe d'Or hotel
Fodor's
Rough Guide Gayot
Zagat
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
Frommer's
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
