Children's Museum of Houston

This hotel, on a quiet side street not far from the van Gogh Museum, is owned by a gracious Indonesian family. The smallish guest rooms are outfitted with a minor-key classic elegance. Wood furnishings, bright and adjustable lighting, firm mattresses, and fine drapes all indicate that the proprietors have taken great care to create a comfort zone, even if modern-design awards are unlikely. Bathrooms, which have a combined tub/shower, are large in relation to room size; there's space enough for two at morning toilette, provided neither has sharp elbows. Some front rooms have balconies; rear-facing rooms overlook gardens. The entire hotel is nonsmoking, a distinction that, in this roll-your-own city, should cause you to breathe a clean-air sigh of relief. A small patio-garden out back is a pleasant place to relax in fine weather. Van de Kasteelen lies between tram stops, but isn't too far from them. As for rates, high-season ones might make you ponder; but those for the low season are a bargain. Facilities: Lounge; nonsmoking rooms Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

Rooms:

14 units

Price

120€-250€ ($150-$313) double. Rates include continental breakfast, M

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, MC, V

Directions

Tram: 16 to Johannes Vermeerplein

Area

Off Van Baerlestraat

Parking

Limited street parking

Hours

M 9a-5p, Tu-Sa 9a-5p, Su noon-5p

Information by Frommers