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HI - Houston at the Morty Rich Hostel

501 Lovett Blvd., Houston, TX 77006 (Formerly Lovett Inn)
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4.0 of 5 stars 41 Reviews
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Aberdeen
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

This hostel is located in the residential part of Houston, and is nice and quiet as a result. There are a few parking spaces, but space on the street if you have a larger vehicle. Staff were friendly and helpful, and gave good guidance on local activities. There its a nice outdoor area to chill out in if the weather... More

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Texas
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

Renovated beautiful older home turned hostel. Hostel is in the middle of a mostly residential neighborhood. Houston doesn't have zoning laws, so the hostel is able to be located in the heart of one of Houston's more popular neighborhoods. There's a few parking spaces, but adequate street parking. Staff is nice and helpful. Pillows could have been better though. Otherwise,... More

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Washington, D.C.
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

Good location, friendly staff, lovely old building. I would have rated this one higher, except the 3-4 bathrooms/showers I used were not very clean. Everything else seemed tidy, though.

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Beaverton, Oregon
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2012
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This hostel is in a fine old house between the Museum District and downtown Houston. We enjoyed a private room in the old carriage house, and breakfast with a variety of world travelers. Beautiful grounds, swimming pool, gazebo, hammock. And a charming hostess. Plus the use of several large rooms on the main floor. All for $75 a night. Why... More

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Lawrence, Kansas
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012

A beautiful place with an outdoor swimming pool, hammock, biscuits, nutella, peanut butter and jelly. Everything is clean and comfortable, locked rooms, private or shared. I stayed here for a business trip. I love the company a hostel has to offer, since I travel alone. The staff is extremely firendly. Houston hotel taxes are extremely high at around 17%

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UK
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 20, 2011

Having visited multiple times for work, I have been in different rooms every time, from the townhouses to the pool house to the main building, and I can honestly say they are all very high standard. The owners are very polite and considerate and gave me advice on where to eat, rent cars, visit etc. I usually stay for 2... More

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Houston, Texas
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 5, 2011

This property is being renovated for use as a hostel in the Hostelling International network, and will continue to have private rooms with ensuite bathroom available, and will serve a continental breakfast. Scheduled re-opening is late August. hiusa.org/newhoustonhostel for details. I am an uncompensated volunteer with the local HI group.

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Orlando
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This is a beautiful, 1920's home that has been made into a nice Bed and Breakfast. Here's my thoughts: the good - very quiet, great location within walking distance to many great restaurants, right in the middle of the wonderfully gay Montrose district, great dog greets you in the lobby, room was clean and furnished with period pieces and antiques,... More

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Austin, Texas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2011
1
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We stayed in the townhouse apartment around the corner from the main house; it had a badly stained carpet, no towels or paper towels in the kitchenette; the heater in the Jacuzzi by the pool did not work so we could not use it as the night was cool. The breakfast was adequate, the manager courteous, but for the price,... More

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Middletown, New Jersey
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2011

Stay here twice this year. Beautifully appointed rooms. Stayed in room 1 and 2. Staff is very accomodating. Great location.

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501 Lovett Blvd., Houston, TX 77006 (Formerly Lovett Inn)
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