Nothing compares to La Colombe D'Or. This unique and spectacular prairie-school-style residence was first built in 1923. Then Steve Zimmerman turned it into a European-style boutique hotel. Zimmerman calls his pleasure palace "the smallest luxury hotel in the world." And in this case, small is good, especially when you want peace, quiet, privacy, and personalized service.
The hotel has only six guest rooms, and a staff of thirty-six, so you can imagine the level of attention you'll enjoy here. Some of the suites are residences all to them-selves. The Degas Suite, for example, has an intimate dining room decorated with a French crystal chandelier and Queen Anne chairs.
Chef Tan Binh Doan is an artist, supervising a restaurant that produces authentic French cuisine served with impeccable style. Fresh seafood is brought in daily by local fishermen from the Gulf, and many of the herbs used in the menu dishes are grown in the La Colombe D'Or herb garden. Start with a cocktail in the wood-paneled library or the Bacchus Bar. The restaurant does not turn over tables, so when you reserve a table, it's yours for the whole evening. Instead of being rushed through the several courses of a fine French meal, you'll be allowed to relax and savor both the food and the atmosphere of the elegant dining room. Rich desserts are a specialty here.
La Colombe D'Or is located in the artsy Montrose district of Houston. It's close to most of the city's attractions, particularly the Museum of Fine Arts, the Contemporary Arts Museum, Rice University, and the unavoidable Astrodome. But once you walk into this beautifully appointed little jewel of a hotel, you might never want to leave your room.
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