La Colombe d'Or hotel

Such a lovely hotel! The historical mansion is carefully renovated and has wonderful staff members who are genuinely interested in your satisfaction and well being, we had a particularly pleasant stay thanks to Grace at the front desk and Domingo at the restaurant. We enjoyed very much their gastronomy with champagne and oysters at one of their verandas and also the croissants for breakfast have been very tasty. The rooms are fantastic in terms of design and the beds are truly confortable. Probably the most welcoming hotel amongst the luxury properties in Houston, in a calm, peaceful and central location. A big thanks to Christine for the overall organization of our stay.

Just got back from a work trip and stayed at La Colombe d'Or in Houston's Montrose district.||Christine and Grace were total pros – they made check-in a breeze and were really helpful throughout our stay.||The hotel had everything we needed for a productive trip – clean rooms, good Wi-Fi, and a quiet atmosphere. And can we talk about the food? Seriously delicious.||Overall, if you're in Houston and need a place to stay that's both classy and cozy, La Colombe d'Or is where it's at. Give it a whirl – you won't be disappointed!

Didn’t stay in the hotel but me and my partner stopped in for a drink at their bar. The entire staff that we encountered during our time was super accommodating and very welcoming. One staff member stood out and that was the valet worker, Michael. His hospitality and energy was amazing and we will definitely be coming back! Hopefully to stay for a few nights.

Absolutely fantastic! Stayed at La Colombe at the recommendation for a friend at the end of a business trip. After 5 days in a crappy “conference” hotel - the professionalism, beauty, and immaculate hospitality and finishes at the hotel could not have been more welcoming. Every single employee BEYOND professional and friendly. Special shout outs to bartender Viktor - a true mixologist, Mauricio (spelling) at Guest Services/Concierge check in and the Valet who rescued our visiting friend’s 10ft inflatable whale from pending doom in the middle of the street (having flown off the rooftop bar). Truly impeccable service. My only regret is we weren’t able to enjoy the dining and we had to leave so soon!

I am impressed! The SERVICE was on point! Everyone was very friendly and extremely attentive. From greeting me when I have arrived, to recommendations, to providing me with anything I needed, to good conversations - everything was on point. Rooms are clean, comfortable, beautifully appointed. Loved hanging out by the pool outdoor pool with a view on the 10th floor and the pool table. I only write reviews when I am truly impressed or very disappointed just fyi.

What a great gem of an addition to the hotel industry in Houston! From service to the luxurious rooms (was in main building above reception in the Van Gogh Room), to the fab cocktails in the bar, loved everything. Love the story behind it & the art connections too

A great room with separate bedroom. Two quality TVs. Plenty of drinks supplied for pay of course. The bed was very comfortable and a great walk in shower. A free snack and drink room. Nice neighborhood felt very safe. Service was terrific. A good free coffee machine.

Was an amazing experience! Wife and I decided to splurge a little bit so We took advantage of the sip & tour package. We parked in the front where Valet will take care of you. When we entered the main lobby we were greeted by Raj who was an excellent host. He was very upbeat, polite, informative, showed to our residence, and gave us a tour. We stayed in the bungalows which were located behind the hotel. very private and quiet. There's a nice living room, a dining room, and kitchenette. As well as a stocked bar and fridge. Plenty of spirits but not a lot of bottled water. lol Upstairs was the bedroom and a pretty good size shower for 2, water closet, with a bidet. We went out for dinner. We had a bottle of champagne ready for us when we got back. The next morning we ordered breakfast. Room service was great! When they arrived our food was still hot. Tbh, It was probably some of the best hotel breakfast I've ever had. We had late check out at 4 pm. Valet brought our car to us Which was great! We'll be back.

Great spot, incredibly beautiful. Will say, I saw a male bartender treating a female manager HORRIBLY. I'm a guest and seeing this made me uneasy. Owners: never allow bartenders or other members of staff bully someone on the team. Especially in front of a guest.

I went on a date to have romantic drinks & bites in the beautiful space. Instead I walked into bright lights, a HUGE TV screen playing sports & club music! Absolutely no relevant vibe to the establishment! No pretty lighting, no beautiful chill music but a sports bar vibe!!!! WTH??? We tried to make the best of it & ordered 2 cocktails & the charcuterie board. The charcuterie was not nice, consisted of 2 average cheeses, some berries & nuts, bolgne & cheap prosciutto, WHITE BREAD TOAST & GRAPE JELLY!!!! GRAPE JELLY???? It wasnt breakfast. It was thrown together with whatever they had in the kitchen. In a distinguushed restaurant do u not understand a charcuterie is meant to be gourmet cheeses, meats, olives, delicious bread, fig jam etc??? Wont be going back.

Appreciate the original art very much, but otherwise this hotel is not appropriately priced. We stayed in a bungalow last night and it felt like a decent airbnb, but tackily over-lit and safely bland. It's comfortable but unremarkable. The bedroom of our unit was situated next to the metal gate outside leading to a courtyard, and every time it was slammed shut by other guests, an arresting terror woke us up. My heart jumped out of my chest at least five times throughout the night by this shocking clamor and it was impossible to get a good night's rest.

Stayed during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. We stayed in the bungalows - the hotel offers rooms in its historic mansion - modern tower and the bungalows which are located across the street from the mansion and towers. The hotel is filled with artwork and the mansion is historic. The bungalows are a short walk from the mansion/towers behind a gate which opens into a beautiful courtyard. The courtyard provides tranquility in the city and is very quiet (the fountains to run constantly so you will hear running water in the evening). The one bedroom bungalow was two stories and spacious with every amenity just like a small home. The bungalow was serviced daily and you are able to order room service. It was very quiet and provided the best space to relax during the holiday. The bathroom water pressure was a little weak and there is no full length mirror in the bungalow. There is also a large church near the bungalows in which the bells rang every hour in the morning and afternoon. The restaurant and bar are quaint and charming and the service and food were great. The staff were very accommodating and the amenities on the 10th floor of the tower are amazing (it was too cold to swim) but there are several lounges, tv areas, games, fitness area, and work spaces that are available to guests. There is valet parking and free parking for those staying in the bungalows. Rooms start around 430+ and bungalows are more. Would definitely stay again! We had an amazing stay and it's in a perfect location to experience Montrose neighborhood and there are walkable areas with restaurants and

Absolutely fabulous. Service is spectacular could not have been more pleased with Christmas Dinner.

This review is strictly for the restaurant as I did not stay at the hotel. My husband and I came on a date night and I had high expectations as I've heard great things about the hotel, but walked away feeling very underwhelmed for how expensive and slow the service was. Our waiter seemed to be too busy with other tables or was just nowhere to be found most of the time. Nothing food related stuck out to me at all except for the braised lamb shank which was good but did not come out hot. The apple crisp was probably the best thing we ordered. I also ordered a latte to have with the dessert but that of course didn't come until after the dessert was finished and we paid for the bill. The timing needed work and in my opinion, the meal was nowhere near worth it for how much we paid.

We went to the bar to have a cocktail before dinner. Service was amazing. We have to call out Grace who was wonderful and showed us around the hotel. It is gorgeous and we will be back for a staycation.

Rudest staff I've ever encountered. They will *sit* you without a reservation. But they won't serve you a drink at the bar or at your patio table without a reservation, and basically won't serve you at all for some unspoken arbitrary reason. We sat on the patio for THIRTY MINUTES and like joked with other patrons on the patio, "where is the staff" for a half hour before leaving. Might be cool with a reservation, don't go otherwise. Super rude.

I called late in the afternoon and asked if the bar was open. They said yes. I asked if there were available tables in the bar. They said yes. I show up at 5:00pm with two guests and all but one table was reserved, so I sat on a backless ottoman while my guests sat in the chairs. When we left at 6:30,, there was still a comfortable table for three available. I also had to ask them to turn down the music because between the music and the rattle of shaking cocktails at the bar, we could hardly hold a conversation. Ambiance questionable and customer service very poor.

lovely lovely hotel with a nice concierge. I had called to learn more about the hotel. They also came to the rescue when my flight was delayed 24 hrs and they booked me for another night. Although it was weird that the amenities in the nicer suite were Aesop products but the soap in the smaller room was some over-fragrant brand. The drinks at their bar were beautiful + tasty, the pool was gorgeous (at the roof) and the hotel was well-situated to places we ate at. We were there to chk out a game at the NRG stadium. I felt safe and that the service was genuine enough! would go back! nearby is a new scene in Montrose within walking distance with PicniK, a breakfast place, coffee, Japanese and a few retail shops like Mejuri. I could agree the service at breakfast was slow as other mention but I wasn't rushed. The lobby is small so some ppl played multiple roles. I think I also had a great experience w Grace. She took care of re-booking us.

The standout of our stay was commitment to service and customers satisfaction that is beyond what you would expect in a four seasons hotel. Every step of the way the staff was by our side and making our stay more comfortable and enjoyable. From check in to check out everyone was beyond helpful and nice. The suites are gorgeous and very spacious in the tower. I love the muted color scheme throughout. The furniture and facilities provided in the rooms are excellent. I urge you to call the hotel and speak to them about what you expect from a hotel room in terms of view. The hotel staff would be able to guide you better so you stay in a room that you will like. The mansion has several guest rooms/suites but I haven't been in them. The residence tower behind the mansion reserved the two ground floors to the hotel. The most beautiful light and better views are on the Montrose and Harold street corner and along Harold street. The other areas also should satisfy most others as well. Hotel guests have access to the pool on the 10th floor -- gorgeous! And a fitness center. The hotel is located in the heart of Montrose district but the tower rooms are dead quiet and provide a wonderful away from the bustle of the city. The restaurant in house is no ordinary hotel lobby restaurant. I thought their food was excellent. The hotel mansion as well as the tower hallways are full of original art work that is a delight to the eyes. If only the very best will do and you want to do a boutique hotel and you don't want to do the hotels downtown or galleria, this hotel may be the one for you. Talk to them, invest the time to tell them what you need and this hotel and it's staff will not disappoint.

Had a drink at the bar. Great martinis! Sergio was great! Great ambiance. Loved the renovations.

Sam is the best! HANDS.DOWN. I look forward to going to the pool so I can get Sam's A+ service and A++ drinks.

New to Houston and stopped by La Colombe. Tierra was so helpful and friendly. I can't wait to go back!!!

MY FAVORITE HOTEL IN HOUSTON!! russel is amazing and makes sure my stay is 11/10 each time. i only deal w him and return mainly for him.

I visited the hotel at La Colombe d'Or this weekend and it was amazing! My favorite was the awesome service poolside. Sam was our waitress and definitely made it a memorable experience. It felt very resort style and added just the right spice to our stay! Oh and I highly recommend the chicken sandwich!! The maple bacon sauce was just to die for!

My friend and I had brunch here on Christmas Day. It was not busy at all. It's a beautiful place. I was looking forward to having a beautiful meal. The service was very slow. The meal was very average. I asked for butter and jam for my toast and never received it. When time to pay for our meal (we had to wait quite a bit to pay), we again informed our server that we never received what we had asked for.....he shrugged his shoulders and laughed it off. Sad, considering they are hurting for business. I think you can do better.

I was shocked by the evening I had in the restaurant a few days ago. Service was not only very slow but no word from the server as to why or what he or the management might do about the delay. When the entrees finally arrived, one was essentially raw (poultry, no less), and two of the three steaks ordered at the table were not done as ordered. The server never came by to ask how things were and we could not catch his attention as he was so busy attending to other tables in his station. When the raw poultry was finally sent back (the server finally came over when we got his attention to call him), it didn't appear on the bill as we requested but numerous up charges appeared for "call" liquors--come on...Tito's? No offense to the brand but it just doesn't seem premium. And an up charge without announcing such (or printing it on the menu so that patrons can make their choices clear) is really less-than-classy. The management never came by to try to soften the blow of our unacceptable entrees and service issues--no apology, no comped dessert, nothing. Either the server didn't report our table's concerns or the management knew about it and simply ignored us. I have dined in fine restaurants and bistros all over the world and this nickel and dime stuff does not befit an establishment such as this purports to be. We recently bought a pied-a-terre in a high rise close by and were looking forward to this being a go-to, walkable venue for us. Sadly, it was our first time and most assuredly, our last.

I went to the restaurant and Ariz was amazing to me and my mother. I am a houstonian who came by just to enjoy a nice dinner. I now know exactly where to tell me Freind's to stay when they are in town. That being said also a great place to eat. The olive cane is Devine!

Sam was great! Amazing service! Enjoyed a good Fourth of July with great service. Thanks

Have a drink at the bar. The martinis are fantastic. I love the vibe . Sergio was great.

The space is beautiful and so unique for Houston as we treasure nothing old or historical. The food, however, is awful. It's all smoke and mirrors. In this town - with this food scene - you can't just look pretty. You need substance to back it up. The crudo appetizer was tasteless slime. The fish poorly cooked on a bed of wet noodles. The "hand pie" desert is straight from McDonald's but cost $15. The wait staff was also overworked and undertrained. I realize the surge of reopening has been a challenge for many business but several people didn't even know what items on the menu were when I inquired. We waited for our bill for 20 minutes and finally just got up and paid at the hostess stand. Uchi is a block away. Go there and have your socks knocked off.

My review stems from the treatment of ride share drivers who are forced to deliver to this establishment. The concierge who worked the evening of April 07, 2020 at approx 9:30pm looked a ride share driver up and down. After determining that she wasn't fit to enter the establishment based solely on the way she appeared, he had determined she was not allowed to enter. This resulted in her not being able to deliver hot food in a timely manner. Both her hands were full of items containing the food of which was previously ordered. The concierge proceeded to terrorize the young lady with her arms and hands full of items by smirking, laughing and taunting her. The young lady pleaded with the concierge to allow her to proceed with her delivery and he told she could only park on the outside and wait, despite the instructions given by the ride share app from the customer to have the items delivered to her door. For approximately 15 minutes, this went on. The food was well below the recommended 140 degree temp. She was forced to cancel the order as she was not able to satisfy her delivery. The young man continue to taught her despite her following his every degrading instruction from behind the thick glass doors. This type of behavior displayed shows an implicit bias that should be addressed to both that employee as well as all members of the staff at this establishment. Management should be made aware and address all matters such as this with diligence and grace.

Sergio at Bar #3...one of the best Bartenders I've ever experienced...fantastic drinks,personable -excellent experience! Coming from someone in the industry... Must see Sergio for the ultimate experience for locals and out of towners! Hi

The service was extremely slow and the food sub par for this type of restaurant. Chicken was not fully cooked and had to be sent away and steak was not cooked to specification. We were a table of 4 women, sitting next to two couples, and the owner greeted and chatted with them but didn't so much as look our way--same for treatment from the waiter who hovered over the other couples and ignored us. There was an unexpected $3 up charge on basic rye and bourbon already pricey cocktails. It wasn't about the money--it was about the all around atmosphere. The place is in our neighborhood, and we were so intrigued to see this old establishment and hoping it would be a regular for us to and enjoy the top notch food and service, but we will not be back.

Wow! Business meeting in lively atmosphere, outstanding food, exceptional service! Salad was light and French bread crispy and warm The Chilean sea bass was so flaky and moist and they did not over flavor my favorite fish! Strawberry shortcake was fluffy and just the right amount of sweetness. Service was outstanding - water and teas often filled. Very professional and good attitude. Also timing of food great!

A nice location but that is about it. Overpriced food and drinks. Mediocre, bland food. Dry chicken, tinny unimpressive steaks, tasteless salads and warm beer. On top of that service was slow and elusive. This not a case of you get what you pay for.

Great food and great service! Patrick and Sergio at the bar and Sam at the pool. Fantastic all around

I was at the pool, and Sam the bartender was awesome! Never had to need, she was there asking what she could do before a need developed. Best service is when ya don't have to ask, they just know.

Amazing hotel amazing service amazing rooms amazing everything! Highly recommend the bar's truthsayer and fried oysters.. we loved the front desk I believe her name was race.. the valet was sooo accommodating and overly friendly ... over all recommend!!

Mother's Day was super special this year at this restaurant! We had reservations for 6. Parking was a challenge due to construction in the area. We were early so valet wasn't on duty yet so be sure to check when making reservations. We had a table in the main room but the service made us feel welcome and as though we were the only guests there. The food was heavenly!

It was last minute looking for a restaurant to dine on Saturday night, came across this little hidden gem in La Colombe d'Or hotel. Easy to make a reservation. Get here and greeting by a super friendly waiters. Good wine selection. We shared Escargots and Crab tower for appetizer. Boyfriend had rack of lamb (been told is the best lamb in Houston) I had seafood pasta. Both dishes were very tasty. We like this place and definitely be back soon.

We had dinner here on Valentine's Day. The food was fantastic from the lobster bisque, escargot to the seafood pasta and ribeye. Everything we had is amazing! From the moment we walk in we were greeted and seated immediately, to our friendly server who did an amazing job. Inside was very cozy but I didn't like how it was sectioned off and had more of a house feeling than a restaurant. Overall it was another great dinner.

Very wonderful hospitality! We love the history, decor, and food! Great memories there!

This review is about the hotel and not the restaurant. I made a reservation for a 4 day stay at this hotel earlier this month, to attend a conference. While I was flying in to Houston today, I received a voicemail from my travel agency that the reservation was canceled hours before check-in and no reason was provided. The agency also said this happens frequently with this hotel. I had to find a room at a cheap motel at the outskirts of the city at 6 PM, because it was all sold out due to the conference. I called them late night once I arrived at Houston to ask for an explanation, and the person on the phone was extremely curt, and said he had no idea. I asked him to look up the reservation and he said sure, and cut the call before I could provide a name even. I've never had such a bad experience with a hotel before, and would advice anyone to not count on them to honor a reservation, especially on busy weekends!

Reading other HRW yelp reviews I prepared myself for a mediocre experience and set my expectations rather low but I was surprised by the end of the night. The whole experience wasn't super spectacular but at least it wasn't a poor one, the ambiance was nice and the food was better than what my expectations were set to be so would rate this place 3 1/2 stars. We had a reservation of 4 for 7:30 PM and when we arrived we were promptly seated and given our HRW menus. It's a bit silly of a detail, but I was rather impressed how the menu wasn't just a reused sheet of paper but actually presented in a nice menu cover dealio. As we were deciding on what to eat they served each of us our own slice of warm bread, probably baguette or something. I don't know if they do this to be upscale or a form of portion control, probably both. Anyways onto the food. Escargots Bourguignon: These came out super hot even the footed escargot plate will burn you, so you might want to let it cool for a bit so you don't burn yourself/tongue. The escargot was cooked well, not super chewy and very flavorful as it was saturated in the parsley and garlic butter. I don't know if they changed their menu, but my appetizer was sans croissant. Lobster Bisque: This tasted very seafoody which is good, but nothing super exciting about this appetizer, also thought it was odd that they decided to use crab meat instead of lobster, the bisque might have been experiencing an identity crisis. Braised Goat: According to the menu the goat was paired with squash blossom, baby arugula, garlic butter froth but I am pretty sure instead of squash I got okra... Anyways, the braised goat reminded me of BBQ pulled pork since it was shredded and the okra seemed to have a sweet BBQ like glaze on them and complimented the buttery yellow sauce, overall not bahhhh. Pan Seared Redfish: I liked how the redfish had a nice crispy sear on the outside but tender on the inside. The sea urchin butter tasted exactly as it sounds, quite delicious but how can you not like sea urchin butter. The fish was also supposed to have shishito pepper and kimchi vinegar but I think they ran out and pretty sure we were eating red bell peppers and didn't taste the kimchi vinegar. Bread Pudding: Hm everyone at our table enjoyed this a lot but I thought it was just ok like a typical bread pudding with vanilla gelato and bourbon caramel, but I did like the golden kiwi (haha my friends thought it was an under ripe kiwi). Dou-ssant: Reading the reviews I was glad my bf ordered this, but I ended up jacking it from him since I liked this better than my bread pudding. The dou-ssant is a play off the cronut, a doughnut made with croissant dough. I liked how the dou-ssant was not soggy, fried well (you could see the different layers they made for the croissant portion) and unlike most places, this version wasn't injected with a butt ton of cream and not overly sweet like other variations. It was simply dressed with some spiced apples and some raspberry coulis (I didn't really care for this) but the apples and the dou-ssant was good. By the end of the night we were stuffed (haha too much bread) and per a fellow yelpers recommendation we asked to check out the hotel, a nice way to digest. The hotel is definitely historic, and the interior/design of the rooms resemble this. They also have an art gallery filled with lots of women and their lady parts and other work of arts so be sure to check it out! Overall, food and service wasn't bad but what you get seemed to differ than what is on the menu (at least the one online) so food/quality may also be inconsistent. If you don't want to dine in, then just stop by to check out the really unique layout of the rooms/art gallery.

Historical Houston, gives a feel of OLD MONEY. It's very elegant and classy. If you want to visit you can come in, there is a man downstairs always to answer questions and show you around.

This place caught our eye as we drove by it on Montrose so we decided to check it out. The place has valet parking out front but there was also parking on the side street if you didn't want to valet. I was here a bit before my date came and was kindly offered a drink by the owner when I walked in. I ended up sitting and chatting with the owner and his business partner for a few minutes as I waited for my date to show up. They were kind, laid back and very nice. My date arrived and we were taken to our table. The service was good from the get-go. The wine list wasn't too bad with prices ranging from modest to expense. They prepared a vegetarian dish for me. Although it was only seasonal root vegetables with a cauliflower puree it was decently tasty. I was later told by a host that they are trying to convince the chef to add a vegetarian dish to the menu as a way to lure vegetarians to the restaurant. We'll see. My date had the Sauteed Chicken Breast and thought it was good. I tried convincing her to get a red meat dish but she opted for the healthier option. For dessert, we had the creme brulee which was topped with an assortment of berries. It was really good and came in the perfect portion size. The crowd was mainly on the older side (50s+) so I'm curious to see what kind of crowd comes here on a weekend night. The place was not loud at all and allowed us to have a romantic evening. The dining room decor was quite eurpoean...simple and elegant. It didn't wow me, but it was nice. After dinner, we took a tour of the upstairs hotel and art gallery. Rooms were very nice and so was the art gallery. Not 100% sure I'd stay here without any good reason but I think people would enjoy a stay here.

My fiancé and I were displaced for about a month while moving in Houston. We chose to stay at the La Colombe d'Or hotel and could not have been more pleased. We stayed in both the main hotel and the villas. Both setting were absolutely beautiful. The staff is so attentive, kind, and helpful. From the maid service to the concierge to the staff at the restaurant there is no place in Houston that will treat you better. We will absolutely be back to stay and would recommend this hotel to any visitors to Houston. The decor is impeccable. You can get lost just walking through the halls and rooms looking at all of the gorgeous artwork. I wish that this hotel was our forever home, but we are both so grateful to have spent the month here! Also - check out Restaurant Cinqu. AMAZING food and service. We took our mothers here for Mother's Day brunch and they could not stop raving about it! Food and service were both 5 star!

We stayed at the hotel for two nights. What a treat! The 1923-built mansion, converted with an extreme and tasteful eye to preservation, down to the smallest details: better than in many museums. The bar is fitting if not elegant. One of the fewest places I've stayed where I was attracted to the first floor accommodations and spent time there. The porch is delightful. Inexpensive stay for the experience. Gym is a nice one mile walk away. Restaurant menu looks amazing but did not have time to eat there. Adjacent associated high rise about to go up, so check on status of construction disturbance.

We came to the hotel for a show, "Ben Jackson Live" and we decided to eat in the restaurant. Although quite expensive, the meals were fabulous. Between the four of us we had 2 Lobster Bisque, House salad with goat cheese, and Tomato with Mozzarella and basil pesto for appetizers. For our entrees we had 2 Hazelnut Chicken cutlets, Pan Seared Snapper with a crab sauce and Chilean Sea Bass with jalapeño polenta with mango and avocado. All was delicious. Nice crusty bread was also served.

A nice treat if you're looking for a cute little romantic dinner. Not that I would say it's the most romantic place I've dined at, but it'll do. I was rather impressed with all the food we had, including the warm bread and butter! I had a house salad, which was fresh and sizable. Hubby had the lobster bisque, chock full of melt-in-your-mouth chunks of lobster. Definitely had to use some of that amazing bread to soak up the remaining bisque! I enjoyed my lobster & linguini dish--it came with a creamy sauce and asparagus spears--it got in my belly with plenty of delight! My husband had the "chicken fried steak" style filet mignon! It was so different from what we're all used to, it was not chewy at all, and very flavorful. For dessert, we opted for the black & white mousse that came with chocolate covered strawberries, which were hands down, the BEST chocolate covered strawberries we've ever had! The chocolate was a little warm and stuck to the delicious, red strawberry instead of falling off in chunks like they usually do. The mousse was excellent! A few small things knocked off the coveted 5th star. Our server, albeit very sweet, forgot my husband's order of wine. When we finally got it, it was NOT good. Granted, this is mostly the fault of the wine itself, but he specifically wanted a pinot noir by the glass, and it was the only one on the menu. He ordered a mixed drink--a jalapeno tequila drink--and it was enjoyable, but SUPER strong. That said, the menu itself is quite limited, and even though every single thing we ordered was immensely enjoyed, I didn't feel like there was a large variety to choose from. At least valet is complimentary and everyone is very nice. The atmosphere is that of old money in an old converted historical Houston home, boasting with chandeliers galore and elaborate moldings/trimmings to boot. This is also a hotel and art museum, so there's more to it than just a dining experience to be had.

What a lovely place! I found myself in need of a hotel room after strep throat invaded the house I was supposed to stay at this weekend. The hotel itself is just gorgeous, and the room I snagged at the last minute (the Renoir) room was very cozy. I felt at home right away. I wasn't too hungry when I got in, but I did have the crab stack appetizer and 2 glasses of the house cote de Rhône. Yum! The restaurant is beautiful and upscale. The staff was friendly and welcoming despite my late booking. My dad met me for a glass of wine, and we had a great conversation with the two folks on working this evening. The hotel was established in 1980 and remains true to its original conception - boutique art gallery + hotel and fine dining. Highly recommend!

I had the Lobster Bisque for a starter. Absolutely delicious! Then I had the fried filet mignon with a jalapeño gravy and cheesy potatoes on the side! Tables are super close together & with the romantic ambiance, you could hear the other peoples conversation that were next to us, haha! Other than that, loved it!

Not as advertised. The villa was $460 per night which in and of itself set the expectation of something nice. The photos seemed to convey a charming place. The actual place was more on par with an older budget hotel. We arrived to an empty reception and waited a bit for the host. Not especially problematic but when he did arrive we skipped the pleasantries and he pointed us to our room. The room was an old town home that had been renovated in the 80's and didn't seem to have a coherent style and it had a musty smell. Not really a place to settle in and relax. Not a terrible experience it was just disappointing due to what felt like a bait and switch. The place certainly has potential it just needs some attention to the place itself and the service they provide.

This was the last stop on my intensive HRW (4 restaurants in 5 days). Definitely a good way to end. Walking into the restaurant was a little confusing because we went through a bar area before being led through a hallway (with tables randomly scattered around) and into the ballroom. It looked like it was set up for a banquet - the chairs had gold covers on them with bows on the back, every table had purple orchids in a vase, and there were 5 or 6 waitstaff standing around the room even though there were only 2 other tables seated (we had an early reservation). The room itself was ornately decorated and had several chandeliers. Service was probably the best of all the restaurants this week. My water was refilled at least 6 times and whenever we'd finish our piece of bread, another one was brought out. Our waiter was amazing and knew the regulars personally. Finally the food. The baguette slices tasted like they were freshly baked and had a really crispy (but not tough) crust and a soffttt tasty interior. I shared a duck tasting platter off the HRW menu and it was pretty good. The duck prosciutto and lentil definitely beat the foie and duck confit. It was much more flavorful and innovative. My escargot was alright - it smelled much better than it tasted. The parsley completely overwhelmed the butter and garlic and I had to add salt to counter it. The creme brulee would have been really good if not for the burnt top. The char flavor overwhelmed everything else, so I had to scrape it off. But the best part of my night by far was the filet mignon. Looking at the other reviews/pictures, mine was missing the parsley/butter/garlic topping, which might have been due to the waiter overhearing my disappointment with the escargot? No matter, it was perfect the way I got it. It was cooked exactly the way I requested (which is actually a first for me - somehow restaurants always way overcook my medium rare) and the meat was delectable. Probably the most flavorful and tender steak I've had in years. And this might sound weird, but the potato slice that came with it was perfectly seasoned. There is nothing better to go with your steak than perfectly seasoned potato. Nothing. One last note: my asparagus' bases were shaved into spears - that officially puts this meal in the fancy pants territory.

Tried La Colombe d'Or for the first time Friday night during Restaurant week. All around outstanding. Service was impeccable. Our waiter, Ascension was excellent! Great person, and extremely helpful and fun. Food was amazing and delicious. Highly, highly recommend! I Will definitely be back!

Maybe I over-hyped La Colombe d'Or and set my expectations too high, but I just wasn't impressed. It's pretty inside, but not AMAZING. It's simple. Take a tour of the upstairs and the ballroom. It's cool, but don't set your expectations too high. The food is fine, but did not wow me. The escargot smelled delicious (buttery and garlicy!) but didn't satisfy in the taste department. The bread was warm and enticing, but bland. The filet and marrow sounded delicious on the menu, but came out as just a piece o' meat that didn't even have the juicy flavorfulness I so desired. Service is excellent and the owners are very friendly. I guess they need to be since their food won't bring me back. There's nothing wrong or bad - I just wanted so much more from this historic, esteemed establishment.

Many years ago I had a wonderful dinner in the restaurant, but as I live in Houston had not had the occasion to stay at the hotel. However, because I have night blindness problems driving, last week in order to participate in Griff's live trivia, I had to choose between taking a fairly expensive round-trip cab ride from my house or stay at the hotel which is only block away. I decided to splurge on a mini-vacation. How much you will enjoy your stay depends very much on what is critical to you. If (as I was), you're looking for a location that's within easy walking distance of many great food places, including Aladdin's (Mediterranean), BB's (Cajun), Underbelly (New American Creole), and Ucci (Japanese/sushi), to name just a few, along with fast food places for those who want something quicker, as well as bars (the afore-mentioned Griffs, but also Catbirds and Poison Girl) and fun stores such as Half Price Books and Spec's, then you will be happy. If you also want a place with a unique ambience and sense of history, with beautifully appointed guest rooms, then you will be happy as well. I found the bed extremely comfortable and the staff friendly. TV channel selection was well above average. But there is a price to be paid for staying on a historic property,. Specifically, this is not a hotel for anyone with a mobility disability. The rooms are on the second floor up a long stairway. The shower has stairs and a huge step-in, with no grab bars to provide safety. I was not able to get the Internet to work, probably because the network guests were instructed to use never came up over two bars during the times I attempted it. The door to the room (I was in the Van Gogh suite) had a very flimsy door knob that had to be held carefully in order to get the key to lock it (this explained why there were three types of locks on the inside door instead of just two); in fact, when I was shown to the room, the door was ajar. The bathroom door also didn't shut, which wasn't a problem given I was staying by myself, but would otherwise have been annoying. And although this is obviously trivial, I chose the Van Gogh suite in part because he's one of my favorite artists, but there was no trace of his work that I could ascertain in the room. One would at least have thought that of the several coffee table books of artwork, one could have been of his. In short, I don't regret my stay there, but because I have now experienced the sense of history, often vitally need an Internet connection, and don't like climbing stairs or dealing with difficult showers/tubs, I wouldn't do it again. But I would definitely dine here again.

Nice room for food, but its on the small side. I thought it was bigger because of the pictures online but it was actually just the mirrors that made the place seem bigger. But the food is GREAT. Ok prices with generous portions.