Features
The hotel consists of luxury suites and villas. The villas are designed for long-term stays and contain amenities such as a fully-quipped kitchen and a Jacuzzi. The highlight of the hotel is Le Salon, a restored French Ballroom that often hosts weddings and formal dinners. There is also an art gallery that contains a variety of European works.
Other Amenities
The amenities are comprehensive at La Colombe d'Or. These include butler service, concierge and safe deposit boxes. Other amenities are meeting rooms, banquet facilities and data ports in the lounge. Wedding planning services are also available.
Dining
There hotel's restaurant combines fine dining with a touch of Texas. It features modern cuisine from the French Riviera and wild-game dishes popular in the Lone Star State. The décor is reminiscent of 19th-century France. There is also a bar and lounge on the premises.
Nearby Golf
There are several golf courses located near La Colombe d'Or, with Hermann Park being one of the more prominent. Built in 1922, it is an 18-hole public course that was given a 3.5-star rating by Golf Digest. The course is open seven days a week and is located close to attractions such as the Museum District.
Hermann Park Golf Course
2155 N. MacGregor
Houston, Texas 77030
(713) 526-0077
www.hermannparkgc.com
Rates and Reviews
Rates at the La Colombe d'Or are on the expensive side. As of mid-October 2009, a suite cost $275 per night while a villa went for $500 per night, although travelocity.com offered rates starting at $259 for a suite. Hotels.com gave the hotel a four-star rating out of a possible five.
Contact
La Colombe d'Or Hotel
3410 Montrose Blvd
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 469-4751
www.lacolombedor.com
About The Author
Chris Joseph is a freelance writer residing in Pennsylvania. He has written hundreds of articles for newspapers and the Internet on a variety of topics, including several on golf for GolfLink.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing from York College of Pennsylvania.
