Lodgeur Expands Houston Presence with Upper Kirby Launch, Sells Out Opening Weekend
Editor’s note: This release was originally distributed via Houston Business Journal on June 30, 2025.
Lodgeur, Houston’s leading provider of design-forward, flexible furnished apartments, announces the successful opening of Lodgeur Upper Kirby @ The Levy, selling out its first weekend just weeks after launching a new Energy Corridor location. This marks the company’s fourth Houston property, further solidifying its rapid growth.
Located at 2828 Southwest Freeway, the former hotel-turned-multifamily building now offers 14 expertly designed micro-studios, with an option to scale up to 81 units. Each Lodgeur suite blends elevated interiors, seamless hotel-style booking without leases, utilities, housekeeping every two weeks, and dedicated guest support.
“Our Midtown and Texas Medical Center locations consistently exceed 90% occupancy,” said Sébastien Long, Founder and CEO of Lodgeur. “Demand in Upper Kirby was obvious. Greenway Plaza professionals and Texas Medical Center visitors repeatedly asked us for flexible stays in a walkable area near Levy Park. This building was a rare opportunity in an unbeatable location—selling out our opening weekend proved the demand was waiting for us.”
Adjacent to the popular six-acre Levy Park and boasting a Walk Score of 91, Lodgeur Upper Kirby offers quick access to Houston’s best dining, boutique retail, and entertainment. It is conveniently situated just 0.8 miles from Greenway Plaza, and less than ten minutes from the Texas Medical Center, Downtown, and the Galleria.
The micro-studios (ranging from 325–375 sq. ft.) offer smartly designed kitchenettes, premium bedding, tri-ply cookware, blackout curtains, and designer lighting tailored to solo travelers or professionals in town on assignments. Guests also have access to building amenities including a fitness center, pool, lounge spaces, and convenient same-floor laundry.
To support this growth, Lodgeur recently appointed Brad Serey as General Manager. Serey previously scaled two of Houston’s most successful restaurant groups—Common Bond and Dish Society—from single locations into thriving multi-unit operations.
“Leading fast-growing restaurant groups taught me the power of tight systems and memorable guest touchpoints,” said Serey. “Lodgeur brings that same discipline to the stay experience—beautiful spaces, friction-free technology, and genuine human interaction. I’m excited to unite these proven playbooks and help Lodgeur reach its next level.”
Lodgeur will bring additional Upper Kirby units online later this year as renovations continue at The Levy.
Lodgeur’s model creates a new revenue stream for multifamily owners—without disrupting operations or brand positioning. The company leases or revenue-shares furnished units directly with ownership, handles design, setup, and management, and serves a vetted customer base of corporate travelers, medical guests, and relocating professionals.
“Owners get reliable income, zero hassle, and the confidence that their property is represented by a trusted brand,” said Long. “We’re not subletting. We’re building long-term relationships with assets that align with our standard.”
Founded in 2019, Lodgeur transforms professionally managed apartments into stylish, turnkey living spaces that guests book like a hotel but experience like home. Lodgeur drives above-market rents on furnished inventory while maintaining occupancy above 90%. into stylish, turnkey living spaces that guests book like a hotel but experience like home. Each unit includes kitchens or kitchenettes, utilities, Wi-Fi, housekeeping for longer stays, and 24/7 guest support—all without leases or hidden fees. With nearly 100 furnished apartments citywide—including Midtown, Texas Medical Center, Energy Corridor, and now Upper Kirby—Lodgeur is Houston’s fastest-growing option for extended stays trusted by medical travelers, corporate project teams, and relocating professionals.
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