Must-see hotels in Houston

  • Hotel ZaZa Houston

    Houston

    Hip, flamboyant and fabulous. From the bordello-esque colors to the zebra-accent chairs, everything about Hotel ZaZa is good fun. The standard rooms are…

  • La Maison in Midtown

    Houston

    Relaxing on the wraparound porch at this purpose-built, urban inn, whether enjoying a breakfast feast or admiring the skyline views, you'll feel the…

  • Aloft Houston Downtown

    Houston

    Housed in a historic commercial building downtown, the Aloft (a Marriott brand) offers modishly decorated rooms across 10 floors. It's been much…

  • Sam Houston Hotel

    Houston

    Sleek yet low-key, the smallish rooms at this historic, 10-story 1924 property have a contemporary all-gray decor, plus luxe features like plush towels,…

  • Hotel Icon

    Houston

    You can feel the history in the ornate red-and-gold lobby of this hotel, now part of the Marriott empire. A landmark bank building from 1911, it features…

  • Magnolia Hotel

    Houston

    Layered in luxurious velvet and damask, the 314 rooms in this downtown hotel are both stylish and comfortable. Built in 1926, this landmark building once…

  • Sara's Inn on the Boulevard

    Houston

    A 100-year-old Queen Anne Victorian feels right at home among the historic houses of the Heights. Eleven airy rooms say 'boutique hotel' more than 'frilly…

  • La Colombe d'Or Hotel

    Houston

    Not unlike the famed Colombe d'Or in Provence (no relation), this guesthouse offers nicely designed rooms and a good French restaurant. Each of the five…

  • Morty Rich Hostel

    Houston

    A lavish Montrose mansion (a previous mayor's residence) hosts this plush Hosteling International (HI) member. The rooms are bright and clean, with four…

  • Modern B&B

    Houston

    This mod, 11-room, four-story inn is rife with airy decks, spiral staircases and sunlight. The actual rooms are surprisingly plain, but groups traveling…

  • Hotel Granduca

    Houston

    Expect some vague notions of Tuscan style with a Texan welcome. Graduca was inspired by a Duke's palazzo, so rooms are luxe and the pool area is a garden…

  • Lancaster Hotel

    Houston

    Now entirely remodeled in the wake of damage from the 2017 hurricane, this gracious nine-story hotel has a lighter and fresher feel, though the rooms…

  • Extended Stay America – Greenway Plaza

    Houston

    A multistory, interior-access chain motel on the I-69 freeway. Nothing is a far drive, and the restaurants of Upper Kirby and those of Rice Village are…

  • Palms on West Main

    Houston

    In a lovely older neighborhood, this B&B offers three rooms in a 1914 Dutch-colonial-style home. Relax on the broad porch and enjoy the personalized…

  • Houston Airport Marriott

    Houston

    This 1970s concrete creation couldn't be closer to George Bush Intercontinental Airport because it's in George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Splash in…

  • Hotel Derek

    Houston

    Urban chic or accessible elegance, pick your label. It's in a glossy, glassy highrise close to the Galleria and River Oaks. Get one of the 312 rooms on a…

  • Club Quarters

    Houston

    There are 16 floors with 382 rooms in this vintage hotel downtown. The prices are very good value and the location is excellent. Some rooms have…

  • Hotel Indigo Houston at the Galleria

    Houston

    Hotel Indigo is a large six-story hotel near the Galleria. It is part of Hilton's midrange Indigo brand. Rooms are bright and have small fridges.

  • Hilton Americas

    Houston

    At this vast and sterile convention center Hilton hotel you're only steps from Discovery Green, the Toyota Center and Minute Maid baseball park.

  • Houston International Hostel

    Houston

    This home-turned-hostel attracts a mix of semi-permanent residents and backpackers. Friendly, eccentric staff, worn '70s furnishings and a laidback…