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Reservations: 800-481-1951 107 West Commerce Street - Brenham, TX. OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS. All fourteen
guest rooms in the inn have: Individual climate control,
telephones, ceiling fans, twelve-foot ceilings, exquisite American antiques, polished hardwood floors with Oriental rugs,
cable television,
wireless high speed
Internet,
hair dryers,
irons,
coffee makers, and
bath amenities. The Ant Street Inn is a
non-smoking, pet free inn where children over 12 are welcome. Our cancellation policy is 10 days on weekends, holidays, and special events unless otherwise noted. No cancellation fee is charged Sunday through Thursday provided notice of cancellation is received by 5 pm on day of arrival unless otherwise noted in the confirmation statement. Click thumbnail or
room name for more information. 1 Queen-size bed, canopy, fireplace,
Whirlpool for 2,
shower, porch. 2 Queen-size beds,
shower. 1 Queen-size bed,
shower, 2 sinks. 1 Queen-size bed,
shower. 1 Queen-size bed, canopy,
tub for two and
shower. 1 Queen-size bed,
tub for two,
shower. 1 Queen-size bed,
tub/
shower. 1 King-sized bed with draperies,
tub/
shower. 1 King-size bed, 1 Queen-size bed,
tub/
shower. 1 Queen-size bed, canopy,
shower. Rollaway beds per night. Ant Street Inn 107 West Commerce Street - Brenham, Texas 77833 Reservations: 1-800-805-2600 - Email:
The prime location, midway between Austin and Houston, in downtown Brenham, TX makes the Ant Street Inn an attractive destination for retreats and
business meetings. On premises
Wireless high speed
Internet,
fax,
copier, VCR, overhead
projector, and podium are available. A private separate building is used for larger
meetings. Contact us with your requirements for more information. A
conference room is available for small
meetings of up to 8 persons on the second floor of the Ant Street Inn. Stair access. We have an in-house
restaurant, the Capital
Grill open 3 meals a day which can also do private catering for your
meetings. Other options include, walking to nearby
restaurants, a sports
bar and billiards
room, or shopping. Enjoy
coffee, beer, or wine on the back
verandah. Midweek overnight
rooms offered at corporate rates including your choice of of
breakfast from the menu. Soon a 3 mile
jogging trail will begin one block away. There are two
gyms and an excellent new adult swimming complex nearby. Three
golf courses are within a few miles of the Ant Street Inn. Texas Auctioneers Association. Texas Historical Commission. Texas State
Bar Association. Zeneca Pharmaceuticals
An Historic Brenham TX Bed and
Breakfast Inn - Free
Wireless Internet. Reservations: 800-481-1951 107 West Commerce Street - Brenham, TX 77833
stay@antstreetinn.com. A gloriously self indulgent Brenham, Texas Bed
Breakfast in the historic Ant Street District of downtown Brenham, TX. The Ant Street Inn Bed and
Breakfast offers the finest in deep south hospitality, warmth, and elegance of a first class boutique hotel. Centrally located in Brenham, TX between Houston and Austin, the Ant Street Inn is an inviting destination for a relaxing overnight stay while traveling for
business or pleasure. Relax in rocking chairs on the back
veranda overlooking the
courtyard garden, enjoy some of the many
shops and
restaurants in the historic Ant Street District or dine in the Inn at the with your favorite beer or wine. A scrumptious
breakfast is included in the Capital
Grill. at the Ant Street Inn Bed
Breakfast promise to make your stay a comfortable and enjoyable one and can help you plan a special event. We are proud to be affiliated with these groups: Washington County Chamber. Texas Hotel and Lodging Association. Registered Historic Landmark. Mobil Travel Guide -3 star. Hospitality Accommodations of Texas. Free High-Speed
Wireless Internet! View Bed and
Breakfast Rooms. Make Bed and
Breakfast Reservations. Contact Ant Street Inn. Brenham TX Area Attractions. Brenham Texas Area Events. Bed and
Breakfast Gift Certificates. Ant Street Inn An Historic Brenham, TX Bed and
Breakfast 107 West Commerce Street - Brenham, Texas 77833 Reservations: 1-800-805-2600 - E-mail:
BRENHAM, TX AREA ATTRACTIONS. While in Washington County,
tour Blue Bell Creameries, select vintage plants at the Antique Rose Emporium, walk through acres of seasonal flowers at Ellison's Greenhouses, or pet the miniature horses at the Monastery of St. Clare. History is relived at the Brenham Heritage Museum, the Star of the Republic Museum at Washingto n-on-the-Brazos State Park, and at the Giddings-Wilkin House Museum.
Shops and
restaurants are a short stroll from the inn's front door. The Pleasant Hill Winery is just a mile South of town, and the Unity Theatre has 4 main stage plays per year next door to the Inn. The George Bush Presidential Library is half an hour away and Festival-Institute at Round Top is outstanding. Just South of Round top a few miles is The Jersey Barnyard, a dairy offering cheese made on the farm and home to Belle, the Blue Bell cow. Liendo Plantation, built in 1853 in Hempstead, is available for
tours. Brenham Chamber of Commerce. Brazos Belle
Restaurant. Antique Weekend Information. Giddings-Stone Mansion. Bellville Chamber of Commerce. Chappell Hill Chamber of Commerce. Hempstead Chamber of Commerce. Festival-Institute at Round Top. George Bush Presidential Library. Pleasant Hill Winery. Burton Cotton Gin and Museum. Monastery of St Claire. Ellisons Greenhouses. Round Top Antiques Fair. Royer's Round Top
Cafe. Sterling McCall Car Museum. Texas World Speedway. Texas Renaissance Festival. Washington-on-the-Brazos. Winedale Historical
Center. Historic Accommodations of Texas. Liendo Plantation, Hempstead. The Antique Rose Emporium. Westwood Cinema 6
movie theater. Round Top Chamber of Commerce
Ground floor Spanish Colonial
room. Beamed ceiling with silk canopied and draped queen-size bed. Exquisite
bathroom with
whirlpool tub for two,
shower with two
shower heads, travertine marble, round stained glass window, gas log fireplace, fainting couch, wet
bar and private porch access to the
garden.
for an interactive map of Brenham, TX. From Houston, going West on Hwy 290 (about 65 miles). At Brenham, take
Business 290. That becomes S. Market Street. Go downtown, cross railroad track. Turn left next block, on Commerce St. From Austin, going East on Hwy 290 (about 85 miles). Go straight to downtown. Cross the railroad track. Go two blocks, turn right on Park St. Go one block and we're straight ahead. From Bellville, going North on Hwy 36. Take
Business 36 and follow signs for
Business 36. Cross railroad tracks, right on Commerce. From Navasota, going SW on Hwy 105. Follow
Business 105 to courthouse. Pass the courthouse and turn left at next corner on Park St. Go two blocks to Commerce and you will see inn. From Somerville, going South on Hwy 36. Take
Business 36 South. Pass main and Alamo Streets. Turn left on Commerce, 2 blocks down on right
Featured in Texas Highways Magazine, is a cozy back corner
room with exposed brick walls. Dominant feature is an original 100 year old freight elevator serving as sculpture in the
center of the
room (No longer operates). Walnut, gothic, queen-size bed. Spacious
bathroom with
tub for two, large
shower, and two sinks.
Room features our most unusual accessories and is just steps from the
verandah.
Praised by Southern Living Magazine is our largest and grandest corner
room of over 750 square feet. Canopied and draped queen-size bed with magnificently carved footboard. Sitting area,
desk, and
game table. Large
bathroom features stained glass window,
tub for two, large
shower, two sinks.
The second largest
room, overlooks the back
verandah. Canopied and draped queen-size bed compliments the ivory walls decorated with artwork from New Orleans. Sitting area and
desk.
Bath with
tub for two,
shower, and two sinks.
PEOPLE AT THE ANT STREET INN. Tommy and Pam Traylor began renovation on this large mercantile building in 1991 and opened the inn in 1995. They have operated it ever since and are here daily except when they on an antiques buying
trip to supply Tommy's antique auction
business with new inventory. Daughter Lauren Card, a licensed auctioneer comes home from Loyola in New Orleans to auction. Daughter Jennifer Traylor is in Charlotte; son, Michael Traylor is in Boston, and daughter, Danielle Traylor is in Washington, D.C. Cindy Lamensky, manager, and daughter, Chelsy have both been at the inn for several years. Cindy manages the
office, supervises our staff, helps guests and really knows the Brenham area. Chelsy helps with the inn when she is not busy putting together the auctions with Tommy or going to college. Beverly Hill Smith, resident artist, lives in the inn. By day, Beverly is a free-lance artist who work s on commissioned projects including murals, scenic stage set designs, equestrian paintings, and tromp L'oeil paintings. See her work at
www.BeverlyHillSmith.com. Innkeeper's
Assistants are Blinn Junior College and Brenham High School's finest students. We couldn't do it without their expert and caring help.
Pictured in the Dallas Morning News, walls of brick and soft rose set a romantic mood for this large
room with sitting area. Rosewood queen-size bed has carved bird with bird nest. Stool available to climb into this tall bed.
Desk in entry to
room.
Bathroom has
tub for two,
shower and two sinks.
Complementary colors of red and blue are accented against the soft yellow walls. Antique white
iron and brass queen-size bed, comfortable reading chair, white wicker
desk. The
bathroom features 2 sinks and a
shower.
Chamois colored
room with brick accent wall overlooking the back
verandah, has walnut half tester queen-size bed with well-loved leather chair and ottoman for reading. Entry has
desk.
Tub with
shower.
SPECIALS AND SPECIAL EVENTS. Be Pampered by Pam and the Ant Street Inn's staff. They have been planning some Specials and Special Events to give you a memorable experience while you are in Brenham, TX. Please place special orders at least
24-hours in advance of your arrival. Stay any Sunday through Thursday night and receive a $25 coupon for
dinner at Capital
Grill, Ernie's or Volare. Not good with any other discounts, certificates, or during antique weeks. You must ask for our Midweek Special when booking. One certificate per visit. Let your sweetheart know how thoughtful you are by having a fresh flower arrangement, a gold box of 8 Godiva chocolates, heart shaped soap and a card with your special message. $50. Champagne or wine is extra. Make that birthday special with surprises waiting in your
room for your arrival! Birthday cake for two with candles, fresh flower arrangement and a card from you. $40