Hotel Saint Augustine

The place

Five small buildings joined by oaks and plants in Houston's Montrose district. With The Menil Collection nearby, Hotel Saint Augustine reads like an art curator's home — tasteful objects, saturated hues, nothing shouting.

The 71 rooms and suites soften the palette: vintage furnishings, velvet bed frames, mustard carpets, dark wooden floors, and a sage green bathroom. Some open onto a private terrace or balcony.

Days drift between the courtyard, a listening room stocked with vinyl, and the circular courtyard pool. Perseid, chef Aaron Bludorn's all-day neighborhood bistro, keeps the menu comforting, while Augustine Lounge covers drinks and bites.