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Sophistication, luxury, fine amenities and outstanding service are hallmarks of this downtown neo-classic hotel.

Reviews:

• “Great for Main St bar hoppers”
• “great hotel!”
• “Great, professional service”
• “5 Star Service!”
• “Customer service out the Whazoo!!”

Tips: The hotel’s 24-hour fitness center has 17 Nautilus and Cybex machines, free weights and treadmills. The Balance Spa offers a lenghty menu of massages, facials and body treatments.

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Sweeping Gulf views and luxurious amenities draw vacationers and business travelers to this full-service beach resort.

Reviews:

• “Best customer service”
• “outstanding facilities and service”
• “Terrible Customer Service and Terrible Rooms”
• “Smoker’s Haven”
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Tips: A full-service spa, salon and fitness center let you put your best face forward and never skip a beat in your workout routine.

The San Luis Resort Spa & Conference Center

Sophisticated downtown high-rise continues its traditions of luxury and elegance.

Reviews:

• “YOU MUST GO!!!”
• “Nice Property – but outdated.”
• “Time has forgotten the interior decor”
• “Nice Hotel”
• “Pretty Good Experience”

Tips: Enjoy a snack at the antipasti bar or contemporary Italian cuisine in the hotel’s acclaimed restaurant, Quattro.

Four Seasons Hotel Houston

Small luxury hotel charms guests with English manor looks, and status as one of Houston’s historic downtown landmarks.

Reviews:

• “Way over rated…”
• “A grand experience!”
• “great get away”
• “Intimate & Beautiful!”
• “Great for Adults”

Tips: There are three meeting rooms for social and business affairs, a small workout room and every room has an armoire with a CD stereo system, VCR and a marble bathroom.

Lancaster Hotel or email Lancaster Hotel

This regal and well-located hotel maintains its well-deserved reputation as one of the city’s most gracious establishments.

Reviews:

• “The Ultimate Experience of your Senses!”
• “Great service, romantic, it’s hidden jewl in the great city of Houston, go and enjoy all the great services, spa, Remington Restaurant, Remington Bar great on Fri. and Sat.”
• “This is the place to stay.”
• “great service”
• “An aging beauty…”

Tips: If no one seems to know this hotel by its current name when asking for directions, it’s also been the Ritz-Carlton and the Luxury Collection.

St. Regis Hotel, Houston or email St. Regis Hotel, Houston

This business-friendly convention center hotel is also ideal for sports fans.

Reviews:

• “GORGEOUS HOTEL!!!!!!!!!!”

Tips: Guests can use the enclosed walkway to access the adjacent George R. Brown convention center, a quicker path than taking surface streets.

Hilton Americas-Houston or email Hilton Americas-Houston

A spa, a sprawling fitness center and luxury amenities lure patrons to the lush grounds of this opulent retreat.

Reviews:

• “Stunning”
• “Would NEVER think of staying anywhere else in Houston…..”
• “Way Overrated”
• “Bring your own coffeemaker”
• “My favorite hotel in houston!”

Tips: The Trellis Spa features a full-service hair salon and a Mediterreanean-style spa with a float pool as its centerpiece.

The Houstonian Hotel

The elegant decor, top-notch service and expansive grounds make this upscale Post Oak area one of Houston’s finest.

Reviews:

• “FANTASTIC, BEAUTIFUL and WELL WORTH YOUR MONEY!!”
• “Great Hotel at a great price”
• “cool place to chill”
• “Stinky Pool & Attitudes”

Tips: There are 368 rooms and 33 suites available.

Omni Houston Hotel

Popular with groups and conventions, Moody Gardens is the place for a fun and exciting weekend escape.

Reviews:

• “Middle of the road”
• “It should be called the Bates Hotel”
• “Shearn’s Restaurant at moody Gardens Hotel”
• “Best family day”
• “A weekend to remember…”

Tips: Moody Gardens Convention Center has 60,000 square feet of exhibit space. Call (800) 582-4673 to book your special event or meeting.

Moody Gardens Hotel

Landmark downtown hotel gets an update with sleek, modern decor and convenient business traveler amenities.

Reviews:

• “Not impressed”
• “not worth the money or time it takes to be served”
• “We Didn’t Stay”
• “Not thrilled”
• “Sweet Retreat”

Tips: The chic in-house restaurant, 17, is a favorite of the nearby courthouse contingent.

Alden-Houston or email Alden-Houston