UtterlyUrban Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 2 hours ago, BeerNut said: Link to Choice Hotels booking page. CAMBRIA HOTEL HOUSTON DOWNTOWN CONVENTION CENTER The site allowed me to try to “book” as early as August 1st..... so, they are not kidding....... opening in August..... ‘’the rates are good too.... “only” $166 per night..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted May 12, 2019 Author Share Posted May 12, 2019 7 hours ago, gclass said: ^^^ this is the most wonderful news! great for IRMA'S SOUTHWEST GRILL... Even better for whatever restaurant goes in Irma's Southwest's former space. When their move was first announced, there was mention of a possibility of a burger/diner concept going in there. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Speaking of the former space.. https://shopcompanies.com/properties/pdf/1314-texas-ave 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rechlin Posted May 16, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 16, 2019 I was browsing the web and came across this beautiful 1951 photo of the Petroleum Building: 19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 On 5/15/2019 at 10:56 PM, rechlin said: I was browsing the web and came across this beautiful 1951 photo of the Petroleum Building: Cool find! It reminds me that the Federal prison that takes up the next block up Texas was likely build when that part of DT was the absolute dregs. Now that would be an ambitious hotel conversion project, but one with a built in kitschy marketing angle. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 On 6/22/2019 at 2:26 PM, hindesky said: Damn that happened fast! So what exactly did they do to this building? Lol Aside from the fact it’s now a hotel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Obviously it was primarily interior reconstruction. I can't wait to see the conversion of the interiors, and the lobby treatment. This will just add to the energy that this end of town sorely needed. Like the rail, Enron Field, was supposed to be the game changer, but it took a little longer than expected to have an impact. That really didn't happen until the opening of Discovery Green. Rip Van Winkle has finally awoken! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post urbanize713 Posted July 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2019 Structure for new awning 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2019/07/30/houstons-first-cambria-hotel-to-open-in-historic.html?iana=hpmvp_hstn_news_headline 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nate99 Posted August 9, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2019 It's open. Lobby is on the 2nd floor.. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 34 minutes ago, gclass said: ^^^ quite lovely. i would love to view the newly renovated front entry area. It's not much different than it was before. Freshened up, new finishes, trim, etc., but substantially the same looking coming in off the sidewalk. Apart from the valet/bellman, I don't think anything is going down there. There's a bar and the registration desk on the 2nd floor lobby that I didn't get in the pictures. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Jesus. 60's chic really is just engulfing interior design right now. Not complaining. Its a really fun aesthetic, but wow just all the sudden...boom 60's chic everywhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 1 minute ago, Luminare said: Jesus. 60's chic really is just engulfing interior design right now. Not complaining. Its a really fun aesthetic, but wow just all the sudden...boom 60's chic everywhere! 60s chic was considered quite tacky by the 80s. Maybe it'll be more durable as a retro thing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Just now, mollusk said: 60s chic was considered quite tacky by the 80s. Maybe it'll be more durable as a retro thing. It will also be durable due to better materials, and colors. Especially when it comes to wood. Lots of innovations in more durable woods and vinyl since the 60's. Colors are like those of the 60's but more vibrant and not as grainy. Lots of softer tones and brighter tones. Darker woods are making a comeback as well. Its an interesting time for interiors. Lots of retro rehashes, but with unique spins or takes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 We will know that we've come full circle when we start seeing wallpaper with red flocking on a shiny gold background. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn173 Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 I'm not sure how long this sign has been up but I just noticed it this week 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate4l1f3 Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 3 hours ago, Brooklyn173 said: I'm not sure how long this sign has been up but I just noticed it this week It’s been there for as long as I remember after the renovation. It’s a nice sign though so thanks for the pic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEES?! Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Cool sign! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 On 6/25/2022 at 8:38 PM, Brooklyn173 said: I'm not sure how long this sign has been up but I just noticed it this week It's been there at least eight months — that's when I first noticed it. But it's somehow not right, in that its size or position or design or something are wrong, and it's easy to not see. Which is the exact opposite of what a sign is for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkultra25 Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 5 hours ago, editor said: It's been there at least eight months — that's when I first noticed it. But it's somehow not right, in that its size or position or design or something are wrong, and it's easy to not see. Which is the exact opposite of what a sign is for. The use of a lower-case "i" among all upper-case letters is the visual equivalent of nails on a chalkboard. And the "Historic Petroleum Building Erected 1926" seems like an out-of-place afterthought - does that really need to be announced on the building's main sign, and if so, did they really have to use a basic, sans-serif font like Helvetica to do so? Also, the proportions of the sign would be marginally improved if the space below "Hotel" was truncated. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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