Houston's Best Luxury Hotel

This posh hotel near the Galleria is modeled after an Italian villa, with plenty of Old World charm.

Reviews:

• “AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING”
• “Another Point of View”
• “ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!”
• “feel like a VIP”
• “Too Much Pomp – Not Enough Circumstance… "

Tips: Complimentary transportation is provided within a three mile radius.

Hotel Granduca or email Hotel Granduca

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• “Nice Property – but outdated.”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

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.

Hotel Icon

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

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

Upscale accommodations especially designed for business travelers, featuring complimentary amenities that promote a restful night’s sleep.

Reviews:

• “Very Nice – Great customer service”
• “It was alright.”

Crowne Plaza Hotel Houston-Downtown or email Crowne Plaza Hotel Houston-Downtown

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 only style setter in the Galleria area, this postmodern boutique hotel is popular with fashion-conscious travelers and celebrities.

Reviews:

• “Trendy yet highly sophisticated…”
• “Absolutely horrible service”
• “Solid for fun”
• “Like a swanky Chicago hotel”
• “Used to be a nice hotel! Now filled with prostitutes and druggies!”

Tips: Hotel Derek is one of the few upscale hotels in Houston that allows pets. For $50, Fido can sleep alongside you and gets special treats.

Hotel Derek

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