Joie De Vivre Guesthouse Downtown, Houston, USA

83 %Customer Satisfaction*

We Are Delighted To Have You Stay At Our House!

We Are Not A Traditional Hostel, But We Rent Very Comfy IKEA Fold-Away Beds For Travelers Who Need To Unwind & Relax. * )

(We Do Not Rent Rooms Or Dorms).

We Are A Very Quiet & Quaint Historic House Where 2 Connecting Rooms Act Like 1 Dorm & Share A Bathroom. The Connecting Rooms Have A Small Refrigerator & A Microwave For Your Comfort.

Our Kitchen hours are 7AM-7PM (from 7am -10am guests must walk outside & around the back to enter the kitchen) Kitchen Closes promptly at 7PM! * )

Your Accommodations Include Free Wi-Fi, Towel & Linens With Your 2 Day Booking.

Remember To Bring your Laptop * )

Yet, If You're Not Bringing Your Computer, The Local Library Is Very Close To Us (Within Walking Distance) Offering 30-Day Memberships to Travelers And Allowing 2 Hour Laptop Check-Out. The Visitor's Center Is Next Door To The Library For Your Information Needs .

*If You're Looking To Meet Other Travelers To Hang Out, Please Note That We Sometimes Have Many Guests, But Sometimes We Have Just You.

*We Allow You The Responsibility To Entertain Yourself, Although, We Are Delighted To Help You Any Way We Can To Enjoy Your Time In Houston.

We Accommodate Travelers Who Are Easy To Please, Who Are Not Expecting a Hostel-Like Atmosphere - Travelers Who Are Not High-Maintenance Should Appreciate It Here:

'It was a serene and provocatively fulfilling experience staying at this simple house of ideas nestled in a world of fantastic unsuspecting adventure - expect ideological change and philosophical banter, exploring new worlds and expanding our thought-hearts.'

--Brad Landry

CHECK-IN:

Please Email Us Your ETA (estimated time arrival) So That We Can Prepare For Your Arrival With Due Diligence!

CHECK-OUT:

NOON

STAFF (Leah who is a Graduate Student, Laura, an Exchange Law Student from UK , Zak who Is A Music Student Or Marie, Owner) MAY SLEEP ON SITE!

We Are Closed Daily From 12PM - 4PM For Clean-Up & Maintenance.

Payment is DUE in Cash Only Upon Arrival plus a 17% Percent Tax Not Included (please bring exact amount due since we do not keep change; however, an ATM machine is near-by, within walking distance).

PLEASE Look For Our Sign Outside The Guesthouse Which Reads:

JOIE DE VIVRE

(It's an old window with a light blue frame which two travelers reimagined. (Thanks Carlie / UK & Todd / US!)

MORE FREE WI-FI Available Around the Block @ Local Coffee Lounges and Restaurants; So Bring Your Laptop or iphone * ) Unfortunately, We Do Not Have Computers To Loan. However, Like We Said Before, Our Local Public Library Offers Travelers A Free 30 - Day Membership. * )

Nearby: Theatre District / Catalina Coffee Lounge / Corkscrew Wine Bar / Drake Bar / Max's Wine Dive / El Rey (excellent nachos) / Angelica Theatre / Bayou Place / Jones Hall / Houston Public Library / The Alley Theater / Discovery Green / Minute Maid Park / Toyota Center / Buffalo Bayou / UHD / And so much more!