Sara's Inn on the Boulevard

I've stayed here three times in different rooms and always enjoy my stay! The walkable location is excellent, rooms are clean and quiet, and the house is lovely. I appreciate how affordable the price is and keep coming back because there aren't hidden fees or pricing fluctuations. Booking is simple and straightforward, I enjoy the privacy of my stay, and the neighborhood is beautiful. Lots of good places to walk and good restaurants within walking distance. Parking is easy and no extra charge. I always have an excellent experience and will always stay here when I'm in Houston!

a month ago

I stayed here this past weekend for an engagement party and would consider booking again if I’m in the area. There were a few hiccups upon arrival, but the innkeeper was very apologetic and incredibly helpful in getting everything resolved. After the event, a staff member came to my door and was a bit abrupt with some of the guests in my room. While I understood her frustration, I do wish the situation had been handled with a bit more respect, especially since the event was not hosted by me and the hosts were not present at the time. That said, I am extremely appreciative of the staff’s patience in clearing out guests after the event and ensuring the comfort of others staying at the property. Thank you again, Ms. Paulina, for your hospitality.

a week ago

This place is a room. Just a room. The decor is cheap, inconsistent, and slightly tacky. I mean, the picture frames in the room were empty with a very obvious “5x7” in the center. The shower handle is labelled with a handheld label printer. They left an envelope on the table asking for a tip just because the room is clean. You know? Like you’d expect at a hotel? It’s cliche to say, but a tip is supposed to be for exemplary service, not for just doing your job. But on that note, it’d be easier to tip employees you can actually see. I encountered only two employees for a combined total of less than 17sec during a three day/two night stay. Neither greeted us initially, which is odd for someone demanding tips, especially when the second encounter involved being ignore completely until I said something. There’s no separation between the hotel and the event section. This meant I had a visitor to a bridal shower try to open my room door with almost unfortunate timing. Thank goodness I had locked it. It also meant that the ridiculously loud baby shower later that day resulted in the entire parking lot being blocked in by a catering van. I appreciate the room and location, but the hotel itself and the staff are a mess. Not by appearance, but purely by function. The room got three stars because my girlfriend thought it looked cute despite how small it is.

5 months ago

I stayed at Sara's Inn one night while in Houston for business. Absolutely wonderful! Great location, excellent communication, easy check-in. The house and room were clean and beautiful and the bed was very comfortable! I will definitely return here for a city vacation soon - very convenieatent to great restaurants and shops!

6 months ago

Sara’s Inn is a beautiful old Victorian Inn (which we originally thought was a B&B based on previous reviews.) They don’t offer breakfast. The location is great, the whole inn and the rooms are clean, but you can tell that the entire place needs a little TLC. Our bathroom probably hadn’t been painted in years and desperately needed a fresh coat, the gorgeous wood floors and wooden stairways need to be polished and re-sealed, and the front porch area needs a refresh. That being said, it really is a gorgeous property in an extremely convenient location and a beautiful neighborhood. With a little love from the owners and maybe returning to a B&B format, this could be the premier place to stay in Houston!

a year ago