About Joie De Vivre Guesthouse Downtown
FREE WI-FI, TOWEL, LINENS & KITCHEN ACCESS 4 YOUR 2 DAY BOOKING! * )
We Are Not A Traditional Hostel, But We Rent Very Comfy IKEA Fold-Away BEDS For Travelers Who Need To Unwind & Relax! * )
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 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
(From 7:30am -10:30am Guests Must Walk Outside & Around The Back To Enter The Kitchen)
Kitchen Closes promptly at 9:30 PM!
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 . www.VisitHoustonTexas.com
*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!
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!)
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION WEBSITE:
www.ridemetro.org
Email Us For Directions! * )
Closed daily from 12-5 for clean-up & maintenance.
Please Note That We are A Totally Mixed Hostel; Thus, No Privates Are Available Unfortunately.
The Design of the Guesthouse is Early 20th C. Shot-Gun which means no one has much privacy. In fact, in order to maneuver to the kitchen, sometimes guest will have to walk through the staff area. But if this makes guests uncomfortable, they can walk outside & around the back to enter the kitchen another way.
Kitchen claose prompty at 9:00! * )