Modern B&B

The Modern B&B is located in the Montrose area of Houston, Texas, less than one mile from The Menil Collection art museum. The University of St. Thomas is one mile away and Rice University is two-and-one-half miles from the bed and breakfast. The Galleria Shopping Center is four miles away. Downtown Houston is six miles from the property.

This four-story, steel, wood and glass building was designed by the award-winning Collins Architects. The interior of the bed and breakfast reflects the modern design of the exterior, with stained wood beams, a steel fireplace, clerestory windows, elevator and shaded verandas with panoramic views above the tree line. The walls are covered in contemporary artwork. Full, organic complimentary breakfasts, featuring homemade streusel coffee cake, caramel pecan rolls, 10-grain waffles and fruit smoothies, are served daily. A conference room, fax services, computer and complimentary wireless Internet access are available. The bed and breakfast also offers exercise equipment, barbecue grills, a video and book library, board games and laundry facilities.

Guestrooms at the Modern B&B include cable television with VCRs and complimentary wireless Internet access. The Cayman and Chickadee rooms function as a two-room suite with a shared bathroom. Two rooms are located on their own private floor, and feature two-person jetted tubs and balconies. First-floor rooms offer private entrances. All accommodations feature iPod docking stations.