The Ant Street Inn offers the finest in Texas hospitality in the elegant setting of a first-class boutique hotel. Centrally located in Brenham, Texas between Houston and Austin, the Ant Street Inn provides business travelers with meeting spaces to accommodate 2 up to 250 participants, as well as high-speed wireless internet. Leisure travelers looking for an elegant, quiet getaway need look no further than the Ant Street Inn. Our staff is dedicated to meeting your every need, whether you are planning an executive retreat, family reunion, quiet anniversary celebration, or simply a stress-relieving few days "away from the usual". Relax in rocking chairs overlooking the courtyard garden, indulge in a sumptuous breakfast at the award-winning Brenham Grill located in the hotel's lobby (complimentary to all Ant Street Inn guests), and enjoy the many shops, restaurants and live entertainment venues in historic downtown Brenham.
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We arranged to meet my son and his wife in Brenham and they suggested the Ant Street Inn and we were extremely pleased. We were met with courtesy and a complete rundown on what to expect during our stay. We stayed in the San Antonio suite and it was spacious and beautiful. The bedroom and seating areas were functional, comfortable and tasteful. The bathroom was spacious and included a large whirlpool for two and a separate walk-in dual head shower, the included full breakfast was excellent and the in room refrigerator was stocked with soft drinks and water. We definitely recommend this inn😄
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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I booked the San Antonio room. It was like a Large Hacienda on the first floor. I did not like the other hotel options in the area. This room was large and the bathroom had a large jacuzzi tub, separate shower, and double vanities with 2 sinks. I wish I could have been there for a week. The refrigerator was stocked with complimentary beverages and ice. They also provide Blue Bell Ice Cream complimentary as an evening snack upstairs and a hot cooked breakfast made to order delivered to the room. The balcony porch outside the San Antonio room's backdoor was very relaxing. I also liked the Ant street Inn's soap scent, it was light and refreshing.
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Date of stay: May 2021
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Room Tip:Â Staff will help carry luggage up the stairs. I chose the only room on the first floor. Parking is...
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The property is incredible and pictures just do not do it justice. You can tell from pics that there are abundance of antiques and Victorian details but the real life charm is breathtaking. What the proprietors get absolutely right is the careful balance of old charm and modern conveniences. Everything we needed were at our fingertips, as if we had placed it there ourselves. Linen was soft and comfy, ac was nice and cold, shower was one of those great modern conveniences. Bath robes were soft, lemon scented soap was divine and little touches made us feel like we were at home (instant coffee, tea, hot chocolate, bluebell ice cream, ice in individual bags in freezer). The upstairs balcony/veranda is exquisite. We stayed in the St Louis and will def return.
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Keith Hankins, Owner at Ant Street Inn
Responded May 27, 2020
Thank you so much for your kind words! Suzy does such an amazing job of anticipating the needs and expectations of our guests, and then meeting the needs and exceeding the expectations of our guests. All the little touches you mention were Suzy's doing. All of us at Ant Street Inn work very hard to make our guests feel safe, to make sure our rooms are spotlessly clean and disinfected, and that our guests are supremely comfortable. But that is just where it starts. We have found that the small things are truly the biggest things. We will continue to wark hard, to anticipate and meet your needs and desires, and to provide elegant sanctuary to you and all of our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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We recently stayed two nights in the Ant Street Inn in Brenham, Texas and cannot recommend it highly enough! The desk staff was very helpful (they let us borrow a little fan during our stay) and the room was beautiful. Our room had huge windows, overlooking one of the downtown streets and was within walking distance of several shops, restaurants and bars. Even though we were overlooking the street, we heard no street noise at all (maybe the fan helped with this). The room was large with a nice amount of counter around the sink to accommodate toiletries and the canopied bed was extremely comfortable. The furnishings were unique and beautiful. There was also a small room next to our room containing a fancy (but easy to use) coffee maker with a plentiful supply of different coffees and teas, microwave, a refrigerator stocked with soft drinks and Blue Bell ice cream cups, and many small items (like corkscrews and bottle openers) for the guests' convenience. There was also an area with couches, chairs and tables that would be appropriate for games or conversations.
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Date of stay: October 2021
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Room Tip:Â All rooms are unique and beautiful
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We visited during weekend of 06/18. The St. Augustine was a 2 bedroom unit. It was very ample and had separate kitchenette and sitting room. The check-in was easy and efficient. Jessica was pleasant and very accommodating for an earlier check-in. The whole building had lots of character and charm. Understanding that we are in the peak of summer, it was warmer in the upstairs lounge and bedrooms, as we entered to tour the facility while waiting for our room to be ready. The a/c unit needed to catch up with cooling the rooms, as it was not running continuously, between guests. We were not too worried, as we were going to be out of the room for a good duration of the time. When we finally settled in after 10p, the king bedroom was still quite uncomfortably warm. The staff remained impressively attentive to this and by end of day, offered a very generous and thoughtful solution to ensure that we could have a comfortable night's sleep. I have never had such personal attention given for a hotel stay in my life. I was pleasantly surprised and deeply appreciative. Suzy kept me updated via text messaging and made me feel very welcome to stay. I can't think of any other place that I'd rather stay for future trips to Brenham. Everything that there was to see was a short walking distance. Cute shops and boutiques were a pleasure to peruse. The playhouse was just steps away. The rockers on the back porch were a nice touch to enjoy a summer night's breeze, sipping wine and chatting. There are many personal extra touches to make one's stay at this inn be so much better, such as a stocked refrigerator with a few different complimentary sodas, blue bell ice cream, a coffee bar that makes instant coffee keurig style, and ceramic mugs & plats, glass wine goblets, wine bottle openers, DVD's, board games, a dining table at the end of the guest lobby, generous soap bars,& essential kitchen utensils. The rooms all have rich fabrics, insulated black-out curtains, ceiling fans and interesting art work to enjoy, It is exceptionally clean in each room that we occupied. House keeping is doing a very thorough job. There is little left to be desired with so much thought put into this historical place. There are only 2 things that I can think of that would have made it all fully perfect: Ceiling fans in the guest lobby & back porch, to move the air in warmer seasons, and (this cannot really be helped, but,) no bar located next to the building where back porches can hear and see the nightlife. It wasn't too bad, though, it quieted down after 11p and we were able to enjoy out late night chat, better, once it died down.
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Room Tip:Â In warmest season, 2 bedroom is larger unit, so takes longer to cool down.
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We stayed in two separate rooms at this hotel: the Austin and the Charleston. Both were wonderful! The Austin is a less expensive room, and a little bit smaller. However, it is still gorgeous! Austin faces the street, which means you can open your windows without worrying about your privacy. The Charleston room is on the opposite side of the hall. It is a bigger room with a sitting area, but it faces out onto the shared second-story terrace so if you open your curtains beware that you could have a stranger sitting right outside your window (and everyone can see into your room). We really loved how unique tis hotel is. Every room is different and the attention to detail is amazing! They have free Bluebell ice cream for guests, in addition to books, DVDs, and games available to rent. We loved sitting out on the back terrace/porch at breakfast and sunrise. A really nice stay in a great location in Brenham. Highly recommended for a weekend getaway!
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Date of stay: October 2020
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Room Tip:Â Look for a room facing onto the street/side of the hotel if you want privacy, as rooms along the...
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We had two different rooms during our stay due to reservations. Both rooms were exceptional. The building has been upgraded but the owners have gone to great lengths to not lose the flavor and character of the original structure. When we checked in we wandered through out the building and admired the antiques that have been collected for each room. The owners were warm and cordial to us when we talked with them about the town and their personal history there. The staff exemplified the sentiments of the owners. They were over the top at being helpful and courteous. Having a refrigerator filled with Blue Bell ice cream cups, soft drinks and other treats were very much appreciated. We like to have a cup of tea and coffee at night when we settle in. The machine next to the refrigerator has a selection of coffees, teas and hot chocolate. The second floor balcony on the rear of the building has a number of comfortable rocking chairs and tables to spend some quiet time reflecting on our blessings. The restaurant on the ground floor has a selection of tex-mex, Italian and home cooking foods at very reasonable prices. The owner goes out of his way to make your dining experience special. Something you normally don't find in an affordable restaurant. Look at the 8' wide chandelier in the ceiling! We look forward to our next visit and see which room we can get. I, personally, want the "Galveston Room".
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Room Tip:Â Rooms on the North side are quieter on the weekends.
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We were visiting my daughter who goes to Blinn College and decided to stay overnight. Sure there are plenty of places to stay for less but we were able to stay during the Music and Art Festival…listened to music while sitting on the rockers on the oversized balcony. The bed and linens are luxurious. They stock Bluebell ice cream in the freezer, all kinds of coffee, and all in downtown Brenham. This was our second stay and an overnight stay feels like a long weekend. A stay includes breakfast in the restaurant downstairs. The owners are very personable and a huge plus. The room also comes with lightweight lawn-chairs in the closet to sit out in the parking lot during the festivals. We were able to walk across the street to eat barbecue, have a drink at the brewery, and buy some beer at the quaint liquor store at the corner. The owner at the liquor store kept us up to date on the Astros game. The Ant Street Inn while not the center of downtown Brenham, is definitely the heart of it.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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The good things: Very charming place with a lot to offer for visitors to Brenham Location- lots of shops, restaurants, interesting sights within walking distance, and plenty of parking for when you want to go farther. Rooms are large, high ceilings, quiet, nicely furnished. Each room is unique, so check out the amenities you prefer before booking. Very comfy bed. DVD library and players in rooms. It's an old place but plumbing and power are up to date. Large central room on 2nd floor for relaxing, gathering, talking with neighbors; also a very nice back porch on 2nd floor. Small, well equipped snack room with good coffee tea and chocolate, drinking water, sodas, microwave, fridge, and Free Blue Bell cups!
Some things that might make you hesitate to stay there: 2nd floor rooms are up 27 steps. Fortunately, a landing halfway up to catch your breath. We referred to the staircase as the Fitness Center. Gruff employees. Maybe we got them at a bad time, but we were there for 48 hours and never saw a smile, never experienced the graciousness that we have enjoyed at other Texas venues. When we checked in, 1st person we saw was a middle aged man whose first words were "Your room may not be ready." It was 2:30; the room was ready. He was elbowed aside by a younger man who gave us a very businesslike but thorough description of the property. No offers to help up drag our luggage up the 27 steps. The grill room was very nice, but the included breakfasts we had were disappointing- mostly diner quality food, More gruff (but efficient) service. Weak undistinguished coffee. If you like to watch TV- the screen in our room was tiny, maybe 32 inches, and difficult to see from the bed as the room was very large. Not a problem for us as we're not big TV watchers on vacay but if you are...
I'm giving 5 stars because less than 5 can hurt a business, and it's possible to have a great time there if you don't care about the suboptimal things I mentioned.
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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The Ant Street Inn provided us a perfect weekend. It’s Austin room was comfortable, stylish, clean and quiet. It was nice to have two chairs to relax for reading or TV. The bed was comfy and the bathroom had plenty of space. The Inn had nice decor with a lot of gathering areas so it would be suitable for a group. It had a refreshment room and a restaurant. It’s a wonderful place to stay, filled with antiques, stained glass and character, along with the modern conveniences we enjoy too. Its location was close to shopping, live theatre, and concert venue, all of which we enjoyed within walking distance, providing a fun weekend. We would stay again if in the area.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Good morning, Michael. No sir, we do not allow pets. Service animals, however, are welcome. Thank you for your inquiry! If we can provide any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Best regards, Keith Hankins, Owner/Manager
There is always shopping in downtown Brenham! There are several stores open seven days a week, including Mondays! However, as you get closer to the weekend, there are more shopping opportunities! The Mobile room, which has two queen beds, is currently available April 22, 23, 26, 27 and 30 for $190 plus tax per night. This rate includes a hot made to order breakfast at the restaurant attached to our lobby and Blue Bell Ice Cream! To make your reservation you can visit our website or give us a call!
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Are there any historical sites close to Ant Street Inn?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Brenham Heritage Museum (0.2 miles), Brenham Fire Company # 1 Fire Museum (0.2 miles), and Ross Carroll Bennett House (0.3 miles).
