trymahjong Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 At the Neartown meeting representatives of Hostelling International USA gave a slide presentation that ended with the news of an offer to buy the Lovett Inn--the offer was accepted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I wonder if I will still go there to vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share Posted January 26, 2011 The local guy for Hostelling International USA Doug Markham indicated that Lovett Inn might remain a place to vote as a community service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 The local guy for Hostelling International USA Doug Markham indicated that Lovett Inn might remain a place to vote as a community serviceI wouldn't be surprised. Hosteling International is a good organization. Been around forever, too. I've done a few of their events. Even my grandmother did stuff with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted February 2, 2011 Author Share Posted February 2, 2011 Hostelling International flew in a Director from their board to speak at the Avondale Civic--- Hostelling International USA would convert the 88-year-old Montrose bed and breakfast into low-cost lodging for out-of-town visitors. It wasn't the Civic organization that seemed to have objections to variances but residents who lived close--- mostly these objections were about parking-- Now I have my own fear. . . . . . Would HI cut down those lovely old Oaks to obtain space for the additonal 4 parking places they need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 the variance that was requested was granted--this was a new article http://culturemap.com/newsdetail/02-02-11-lovett-inn-turn-into-hostel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 (edited) Got this email today. The only other hostel in Texas is in Austin. --- On Tue, 6/28/11wrote: Subject: Fwd: Houston, We Have a Hostel To: hihouston@aol.com Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 3:57 PM We appreciate the turnout for our booth at the Pride Festival last weekend, and will keep the neighborhood informed of the plans for the Grand Opening later this summer or early fall. We look forward to being an active part of the neighborhood. -----Original Message----- Sent: Mon, Jun 27, 2011 3:43 pm Subject: Houston, We Have a Hostel Houston, we have a hostel! HI-USA is counting down to the opening of the newest hostel in the network, in Houston. On June 15th, the sale of the historic Lovett Inn to Hostelling International was finalized. Keys were turned over to HI-USA representatives after a final walk through and transfer of funds. Renovation began the following day and this first class international hostel is expected to open in August. The HI Houston Hostel will be named for Morty Rich, native Houstonian, world traveler, and volunteer leader who was active at all levels of HI-USA. Morty was a "true believer" in the values and goals of hostelling to make a difference in the world.Unfortunately, Morty died prematurely in a private plane crash. As a legacy to the organization he loved, Morty left a generous bequest to support the development of a hostel in Houston. The initial bequest from Morty has been added to by the generous support of HI members and donors, and family and friends of Morty. We gratefully acknowledge the generosity of ALL our donors, who are helping HI-USA to realize Morty's dream of a hostel in Houston . Learn more about this fun new hostel and how to become a valued partner of the HI-Houston Morty Rich Hostel. We hope to hear from you soon, Edited June 29, 2011 by trymahjong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTX Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Anyone know what will happen to the to the polling place? I always thought the Lovett Inn folks were very generous in offering it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Got this email today. The only other hostel in Texas is in Austin.You mean the only other Hosteling International hostel. There are hostels in Houston, like the Friends House Hostel in the Sixth Ward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 You mean the only other Hosteling International hostel. There are hostels in Houston, like the Friends House Hostel in the Sixth Ward.Yes, you're right-----This is the Hostelling International brand -- they gave a slide show of some of the other locations-- many were historic building like the Lovett Inn--about polling location one of the Hostel board members spoken to Avondale and said they would try to continue but weren't sure---- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 So we're over a year in now and the hostel is getting pretty good reviews. http://www.yelp.com/biz/hi-houston-the-morty-rich-hostel-houston-2?sort_by=date_desc I checked the rates and it goes for $22 or $23 for a dorm with a shower and breakfast. Not bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 This was my polling place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 Don't know how many Hostel organizations there are but wonder if the property at 411 Lovett might be considered? I guess it's still for sale? Or maybe a Bed and Breakfast. . . . . . . wonder what is in store for this property. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 https://www.borirestaurant.com Keverry on Montrose LLC purchased a 5,447-square-foot building at 501 Lovett Blvd. from American Youth Hostels for a BORI restaurant, according to Davis Commercial. Hyon Sook Lee of the R. Alex Group represented the buyer. Mark Davis of Davis Commercial represented the seller. The building will be developed as the second location for BORI, a South Korean steakhouse at 1453 Witte Road in Spring Branch. Opening is planned in late spring of 2021. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/texas-inc/article/Retail-wrap-Scooter-s-Coffee-Van-Leeuwen-Ice-15825259.php 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 dang...hate to hear that as i always thought it was so cool that Montrose had it's own Hostel! I am sure this year with basically NO travel at all, it was hard to run a business with no business (like most places...) maybe another will open in Montrose as it is the perfect location for such a business (the next closest is one in the museum district) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Well that's disappointing. I went there a few times for events and thought the place was really nice by hostel standards. I even suggested it to a few people that were looking for a cheap stay in Houston before Airbnb got big. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 For years this was used as my precinct voting hall. What little we could see it looked very nice. I also remember meeting several hostel clients at Griffs looking for some sporting events to watch. I also remember an Australian young man hook up with a young lady who seemed enthralled with his accent. 💓 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 This was the Morty Rich Hostel? How will they find enough parking? There is permit only partly on other side of street- The Alliance France has drop French Classes- that whole street is busier that you would think. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 According to "Houston Historical Retail" website the 501 Lovett in on the list for demolition. I guess I thought they were just going to renovate it for the Korean steakhouse not tear it down. https://houstonhistoricretail.com/2021/05/16/this-week-in-demolition-living-in-the-shadow-of-hope-city/ 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 10 minutes ago, hindesky said: According to "Houston Historical Retail" website the 501 Lovett in on the list for demolition. I guess I thought they were just going to renovate it for the Korean steakhouse not tear it down. https://houstonhistoricretail.com/2021/05/16/this-week-in-demolition-living-in-the-shadow-of-hope-city/ Says "Guest House Only" - Looking at photos, that seems like a newer addition in the back. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 (edited) On 5/17/2021 at 9:57 AM, kbates2 said: Says "Guest House Only" - Looking at photos, that seems like a newer addition in the back. Ok, that's good. Edited March 9, 2022 by hindesky 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 I saw a permit request for “Demo Com/Sewer Disc” guesthouse 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 I've started seeing a lot of workers here after there being no work done since the garage demo. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 Looks like some of the work is in the backyard for what might be a parking lot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dbigtex56 Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 It makes me uneasy when they start ripping out original windows (especially on the facade). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 Guys at work building a brick wall in the back yard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BEES?! Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 This’ll be an eclectic marriage of styles, for sure. I’m digging the East Asian rooftiles on that wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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