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Robin's Nest

Robin's Nest

4104 Greeley St
Houston, TX 77006-5609
United States of America

(713) 528-5821
(800) 622-8343

 

Circa 1898. Robin's Nest adorns the museum and arts district, known as The Montrose, in Houston, Texas. This circa 1898 two-story Queen Anne Victorian is much like an intimate European hotel but with a touch of funky American flair. Relax on the wraparound porch or in the parlor. Upstairs there is a tea/coffee station. Inviting guest bedrooms offer a sweet respite from the day's adventures. Whirlpool suites boast private entrances and porches. Murder mystery parties and weddings are popular events at this bed and breakfast inn. Situated near downtown theaters and gourmet restaurants, Galveston and Johnson Space Center are about an hour away.

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Robin's Nest



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Rates

$99 to $240

Payment types accepted include Master Card, Visa, Travelers Checks, American Express and Discover.

Meals Included in Rates:

  • Breakfast

Events Hosted

  • Romantic Getaways
  • Weddings
  • Reunions
  • Seminars
  • Honeymoons
  • Meetings
  • Teas
  • Luncheons

Available Food Service

  • Catering Service
  • Country Breakfast
  • Early Coffee/Tea
  • Vegetarian Breakfast
  • Continental Breakfast
  • Full Breakfast
  • Full Gourmet Breakfast
  • Catered Breakfast
  • Continental Plus Breakfast
  • Late Risers: Always Something In The Kitchen. Help Yourself

Other Activities

  • Water Sports
  • Tennis
  • Sports Events, Major College
  • Shopping (Local Crafts)
  • Parks
  • Museums
  • Live Theater
  • Hiking
  • Golf
  • Fishing
  • Beaches
  • Art Galleries
  • Antiquing
  • Downtown
  • The Museum District
  • Texas Medical Center

On-Site Spa Services

  • Body Scrubs
  • Cosmetics
  • Fitness Center
  • Manicures/Pedicures
  • Medical Spa Services
  • Private Trainer
  • Water Therapies
  • Yoga/Meditation

Innkeeper(s)

Robin Smith, Dinora Martinez

Languages Spoken

Rusty Portuguese, Rusty French, Spanish

Rooms

This property has 9 total guest accommodations with private bath, 2 with whirlpools, 4 total suites, including 1 two-bedroom suite and 1 conference room. The types of beds available include Twin and Queen.

Amenities In Room

  • Clock Radio
  • DVD
  • Cable TV
  • Telephone
  • Refrigerator
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Reading Lamps
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bath Amenities
  • Hot Tub/Spa
  • Coffeemaker
  • Bathrobes
  • Wireless Internet Access
  • Desk
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Television
  • Central Air
  • Hair Dryer
  • Three Suites Have Full Kitchens

Amenities On Site

  • Phone
  • Copy Machine
  • Fax
  • Laundry Facilities

Business Traveler Amenities

  • Desk
  • Television
  • Internet Access
  • Wireless Internet Access
  • FAX On-site
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Hair Dryer
  • Daily Newspapers
  • Gym Nearby
  • Flexible Cancellation
  • Off-site Dry Cleaning Services
  • Flexible Check in/out Times

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Robin's Nest

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Location: City/Urban, Museum District, Texas Medical Center, Downtown, Rice and Univ. St. Thomas.


Romantic Interest

The houses are historic, landscape is lush and the food is very good. Some rooms/suites are very private.

Historic Interest

Historic Awards:

  • State Register (Applied)
  • State Historical Site (Applied)
  • City Historical Site (Granted)
  • City Historical Site (Applied)

Historic Memberships:

  • Local Historical Society
  • City Historical Society

Historic sites nearby:

The San Jacinto Monument & Armannd Bayou (30 minutes), Bayou Bend Gardens (15 minutes), Theatre District, Port of Houston, Museum, Arts District.

Weather

About Our Rooms

Cecelias Room

Cecelias RoomStriking and romantic, bathed in natural light. The bed clothes and drapes are a red English toile. There are five windows in the bedroom and three in the bathroom. The room is on the second floor and faces east so you get morning sun. The floors are the original, now rare long leaf pine throughout the bedroom and bath. A Queen-size bed with feather bed plus a twin or day bed, sleeps three comfortably. All the rooms have bar size refrigerators. The furniture is antique French provincial mixed with wicker.

Rates: $99 - $129

Type of bed: Queen, Twin

 

Antonios Room

Strikingly beautiful bedroom with Queen-size bed and private bath. All hardwoods, rich, warm and bold fabrics. Unique small crystal chandelier in the bathroom.

Rates: $99 - $129

Type of bed: Queen

 

Aunt Maes Room

Aunt Maes RoomWarm color wash on the walls and green shutters over the five windows. Queen-size bed and a custom alcove twin or day bed which provides a separate bed for double occupancy or a third person. Private bath just outside the door, not shared. Deep clawfooted Victorian tub and Victorian shower.

Rates: $89 - $120

Type of bed: Queen, Twin

 

Ruth Anns Room

Ruth Anns RoomThe only guest room downstairs, extends to the sun room, the parlor and the dining room. Light or late sleepers might select another room as breakfast is served downstairs. The Queen-size bed has a feather bed. All rooms have top-of-the-line hotel bedding. All drapes, bed clothes and soft upholstery are custom sewn. The bathroom is large, with tub and shower inclusive.

Rates: $99 - $129

Type of bed: Queen, Twin

 

Cindys Room

Cindys RoomWhirlpool for two, separate shower. Porch and private entrance. Sewn bedclothes, drapes and cornice boards.

Rates: $118 - $138

Type of bed: Queen

 

Barbara Joyces Room

Barbara Joyces RoomPorch, private entrance. Whirlpool for two, separate shower. Red walls, fine art, hand-made black and white English toile.

Rates: $118 - $138

Type of bed: Queen

 

Rustic Robin

Small apartment, about 600 sq. ft. Full kitchen, all hardwoods, private porch. Ideal for long-term stays, vacations or honeymoons. Very private with a rustic cabin feel because of all the wood, both finished and rough.

Rates: $130 - $149

Type of bed: Queen, Twin

 

Beverlys Tree House

Upstairs, private garage, private entrance, all hardwoods, full kitchen. Ideal for long-term stays, honeymoons, weekend getaways.

Rates: $130 - $149

Type of bed: Queen(2) , Twin

 

Linda Lee's Townhouse

Two-bedroom apartment with one bath, living, dining and kitchen, about 1300 sq. ft. Queen bed in the Master/Mistress bedroom and twin beds in the second bedroom. Includes an in-house washer, dryer and complete kitchen. Attached, remote-controlled garage. A very private space for a honeymoon, weekend getaway or a long-term, extended stay for corporate business.

Rates: $195 - $240

Type of bed: Queen(2) , Twin

 

Policies

Cancellation:$25 fee. Reservations: 3 nights or less/72-hour cancellation prior to 12 AM CST. 7 days prior notice over 3 days. One-night or half total stay assessed for late cancellations. If you have a problem please advise asap.
Pets:Innkeepers pets on premises, Pets Allowed, Flea and/or pest free, always freshly groomed, brushed daily outside, current shots, sociable with the other guests, dogs or cats, well trained, well behaved and completely house broken. Older pets are preferred; young dogs can be discussed; cats are never a problem.
Smoking:Smoke Free Property.

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At A Glance

78% would stay again
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Perfect place to stay

Robin's Nest

5 of 5 hearts
Lindsey C

We had our wedding here a few weeks ago and were extremely impressed and pleased with the staff and their attention to our special day. We spent our wedding night in Cindy's room--a cozy and comfortable place to spent the night. Breakfast the next morning was gorgeous. It was nice that Robin, the owner sat down and visited with us over coffee. This inn, for both overnight stays and weddings is an excellent value for the money spent. We certainly recommend, without hesitation, the Robin's Nest for any bride-to-be who wants to plan a classy, but affordable wedding. And, we also highly recommend the Nest as a perfect place to spend the night.

  • My ratings for this property
    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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No host on-site. Sewer gas stench

Robin's Nest

1 of 5 hearts
Donald C
Houston, TX

My wife and I checked out after a few hours. The room smelled of sewer gas after a brief excursion to local attraction after checking in. The owner who supposedly lives on-site was not available and calls to the home went to voice mail. The housekeeper answered our voice mail with a phone call from across town and noted that the owner was not responding to her calls either. The housekeeper did attempt to relocate us to another inn but none were available. Our local weekend getaway was ruined. We checked out, not being able to talk to Host in person or on the phone. I have never felt so disconnected and unwanted in a B and B. Three days later I have yet to hear from the host. Invisible, uncaring host. Less than personal service. Seedy grounds. Poor overall review. Save your money and stay elsewhere says this local Houston tourist.

Management Response
"I'm sorry I wasn't reachable by phone as I may or may not have been able to assuage this guest. "Considering a dedicated, hard working staff, though, I have the following to say about this circumstance. We are never casual about our work. Everyone on my staff, as do I, enjoys their work and our guests are our number one priority. Had I smelled a prevailing odor I would have given all the guests a heads up and an option to cancel without any monetary responsibility therefor. * The City has been replacing some old sewer lines. The trucks are still in the neighborhood albeit a few blocks from Robin's Nest. Out of three completely full houses setting side by side (totaling nine rooms/suites), his was the only utterance of a sewer smell. Cindy's Room was booked before his arrival and has been booked consistently since he left, and I've had no other complaints. Had I been reachable, I could have put candles, etc., in the room if that would have assuaged his sense of smell. My assistant was overwhelmed by his hostility so didn't think of it. *He had asked for our Pioneers of Texas breakfast; we were looking forward to preparing it for him. I think we had 17 for breakfast that morning. Divine, flaky, home made biscuits, thinly sliced pork chops, Texas gravy, eggs, fruit, etc. * In terms of the "seedy" grounds: Houston has been through an unusually late, exceptionally hard, winter. I keep a lush, native, Gulf Coast garden. The grounds are not "seedy", they are recovering. I wish him well. Best, Robin
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  • My ratings for this property
    • 3 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 1 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 2 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 2 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 2 of 5 heartsService
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a very homey, friendly place

Robin's Nest

5 of 5 hearts
Ramit M
7/26/2010

Normally I stay at business hotels. Robin's Nest was a nice change - like staying with dear, welcoming friends. Highly recommended.

  • My ratings for this property
    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 4 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 4 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Would not recommend

Robin's Nest

2 of 5 hearts
Margot L
6/11/2010

To be honest our stay in Robin's Nest wasn't exactly a pleasure. -late risers can help themselves to breakfast. We wanted to have breakfast at 10:30 and there was nothing edible in the fridge. No bread, no muffins, nothing to put on bread and the worst thing: rotten fruits in a bowl! Left without having breakfast... -TV didn't work -bubbles in hot tub didn't work -everything looks messy and dusty

Management Response
Dear Iloveinns, Thanks so much for the heads up on the negative review. Our business plan, and our hearts, are centered on our guests. We have no greater wish than to give a good stay. I didn't know they were unhappy or I would have made it right. This is a couple from Amsterdam, Netherlands. I only saw them the last morning. Let me address their issues: * They hit our fridge around 11:00 a.m. on their last morning. That week we had ten to fourteen for breakfast every morning. We were very low on provisions. They brought their displeasure to my attention about an hour before their departure that morning. I personally prepared them toast, fresh strawberries, coffee, etc. on Cindy's front porch as they awaited their cab. *There are two TV remotes in Cindy's. One: TV; second: cable box. Living outside the U.S., perhaps they weren't familiar with the cumbersome process. Housekeeping tells me we keep the TV remote out of sight but they found it. They thought it was inoperable because they used the wrong remote. We now have only one remote in the room. *We are having trouble with the whirlpool and we inadvertently didn't give them a heads up and/or offer another room. Our mistake. They booked through a third party, and we simply didn't catch it. * I can't identify "dirty and messy". My head housekeeper of 12 years is a stern taskmaster when it comes to the cleanliness of the Inn. Her ratings are as high as our breakfasts. Thank you for the opportunity to respond. Our mistakes are never through a lackadaisical work ethic. -- Robin at Robin's Nest
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  • My ratings for this property
    • 3 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 2 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 1 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 1 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 2 of 5 heartsService
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Better than home in Houston

Robin's Nest

5 of 5 hearts
debra k
2/5/2010

I LOVED the Robin's Nest Inn. From the moment I called to inquire about availability, Robin, THE Robin of Robin's Nest made me feel like a very welcome guest. The room was lovely, my special request for an early breakfast was accommodated happily, and the food was great and plentiful!. And when I left my ipod, they quickly had it in the mail to me overnight. I would definitely stay here again, whenever I return to Houston!

  • My ratings for this property
    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 4 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Robin’s Nest is now our home away f

Robin's Nest

5 of 5 hearts
Jack F
Reading, MA
11/27/2009

You’ll enjoy a quiet residential location, great food, comfortable accommodations and unique Victorian décor throughout. But, above all, you’ll enjoy the great conversations over breakfast. Jessica and the kitchen crew serve up terrific TexMex fare and Robin gets everyone involved in sharing their stories. She has a few great stories of her own to add to the mix. This is a true neighborhood B&B in a historic district of the city. Robin’s friends and neighbors sometimes join the guests to add their local color. Try it, you’ll like it!

  • My ratings for this property
    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Homey and relaxed

Robin's Nest

5 of 5 hearts
Bette W
10/3/2009

Robin's Nest is a homey and friendly house in a great, central location. The family-style breakfasts were delicious. Staff was friendly and unobtrusive. I definitely recommend it.

  • My ratings for this property
    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 4 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Worth every cent

Robin's Nest

5 of 5 hearts
Michelle F
8/16/2009

Great place for a longer stay (short one's too, but you won't get to know Robin and her cooking as well). Breakfast is amazing! Be sure to ask about the nearby English pub for other meals. Nice rooms with privacy and security. Parking is on the street, but did not feel unsafe. There is not much areas to hang out other than one's room, but there are many near by adventures.

  • My ratings for this property
    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 4 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 4 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Beautiful

Robin's Nest

5 of 5 hearts
Anonymous
10/21/2008

Fanciful and beautiful, comfortable and happy. We saw a whole new side of Houston, thanks to you.

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Publicity and Press Reviews

Houston Home and Garden, Houston Business Journal, Woman's Day, Houston Metropolitan, Houston Post, Southern Living, Texas Monthly, Houston Chronicle, Inside Houston, Houston Press ("Best Houston B&B" 2002), Citisearch Audience Winner 2007.

Other Ratings: 3 AAA Diamonds, iLoveInns Guests

Get a Free Night at this inn

- One Night Free: This property is featured in Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns published by American Historic Inns. This guide features a certificate for ONE NIGHT FREE with the purchase of one night.

The dates this property will honor the certificate are Sunday-Thursday, all year, Anytime, Last Minute-Based on Availability, Anytime, based on availability