Houston Chronicle Features Hotel Saint Augustine Michelin Key as Only Texas Property Honored in 2025
The Houston Chronicle featured Hotel Saint Augustine as the sole Texas property to receive a Michelin Key in 2025, cementing the Montrose boutique hotel's status as one of the nation's most exceptional hospitality destinations less than a year after opening.
The Chronicle's coverage highlights Michelin's glowing description of the property as a design-forward boutique spread across five lushly landscaped, residential-style buildings featuring walnut and bold red accents throughout 71 rooms and suites. The article emphasizes the hotel's prime location just steps from the Menil Collection and Museum District, positioned on 2.2 acres behind the renowned art institution.
Writer coverage details the property's architectural pedigree, noting that Texas firm Lake|Flato designed the five small, two-story buildings connected by wooden boardwalks and bridges. The Chronicle describes how public spaces feel like checking into your coolest friend's house, with the lobby featuring shiny red walls, retro tile floors, and a reception desk crafted from Calacatta Viola mixed marble—all designed in collaboration with Post Company.
The article spotlights several signature features including the hotel's listening lounge with its turntable available for vinyl enthusiasts, and the "Drop the Needle" weekly gathering that launched in March. Past participants have included chef Aaron Bludorn, Cactus Music owner Quinn Bishop, and staff members from The Menil Collection.
General manager Omar Abreu is quoted throughout the piece explaining design details inspired by Dominique de Menil, including the blue lacquered wet bars in guest rooms that pay homage to the minibar in de Menil's closet. The Chronicle notes how Charles James-inspired floral prints cover each sofa, similar to those from de Menil's former River Oaks home, while the intentional absence of wall art allows guests to focus on the surrounding world-class museum offerings.
The feature also highlights Perseid, chef Aaron Bludorn's fourth Houston restaurant that opened at the hotel in January. The Chronicle quotes restaurant critic Bao Ong's earlier assessment of Perseid as "a bistro through the eyes of Houston" that's "rooted in French cuisine with nods to Houston's culture throughout."
The article positions Hotel Saint Augustine within Houston's exclusive roster of Michelin Key properties, which includes The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown, Hotel ZaZa Museum District, and Hotel ZaZa Memorial City. The Chronicle emphasizes that no other Texas hotels received Michelin Keys in 2025, underscoring the significance of this achievement.
SULLTRAIN, as the communications partner for Hotel Saint Augustine, is honored to see this major recognition featured in Houston's newspaper of record. For the complete article, visit the Houston Chronicle below.
