Press

The Marlene has quickly become one of Montrose's most talked-about destinations. Our restored 1910 neoclassical mansion has been called Houston's prettiest new hotel by Texas Monthly, while our on-site cocktail bar, Bar Madonna, was named one of the best cocktail bars in Houston by the Houston Chronicle. The Marlene is also a proud recipient of a Good Brick Award from Preservation Houston for the thoughtful restoration of our historic property.

GALERIE MAGAZINE

Hotel of the Week: A 1900s Neoclassical Mansion in Houston Is Reimagined as a Dreamy New Boutique Inn

“It’s the spirit of Southern hospitality that makes the property a must-visit.”

ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST 

7 Hotels Around the World Where the Seating Takes Pride of Place

“The Marlene’s nine guest rooms are meticulously curated with treasures… wandering the hotel’s rooms feels like moving through a living archive”

“Walking into The Marlene today feels like a warm, familiar embrace”

TEXAS MONTHLY

An Antiques Influencer Took Six Trips to France to Fill Houston’s Prettiest New Hotel

“Most of the decor at Houston's newest hotel isn't new.”

IN REGISTER

How Lily Barfield turned a century-old estate into Houston’s most inviting stay