Montrose-area Airbnb options are some of Houston’s most excellent, with ivy-wrapped bungalows and craftsman porches galore. This Montrose-adjacent luxury hotel has pool villas, concept suites, a high-end day spa, and the Monarch Bistro with its award-winning fare and a gorgeous view of Mecom Fountain and the Museum of Fine Arts. A little over a mile down the street from La Colombe, where Montrose turns into the Museum District, sits the sumptuous Hotel ZaZa. Though its infamous ballroom was recently demolished to make room for a new high-rise, it’s still a coveted destination and highly-sought location that can serve as a weekend getaway or even the perfect venue for a wedding. With its own art gallery and a renowned restaurant to boot, La Colombe is a posh spot and beloved historic landmark that Montrose holds dear.
Fondren, one of the founders of Humble Oil & Refining Company, La Colombe D’Or on Montrose Blvd. STAYīuilt in 1923 as the palatial private residence for Walter W.
For those seeking a Houstonian adventure with a little more sparkle than most, Montrose provides plenty of exceptional options. Montrose housed an estimated 30-40 gay bars by the late 1970s, and even today stays true to its spirited roots. Founded in 1911 by an eccentric oil tycoon, Montrose is Houston’s famous “gayborhood”, home to our rich and vibrant counterculture movement.
