Best Luxury Hotels In Houston

Holiday in the south, where you can discover NASA’s Space Center; Houston’s premier attraction drawing visitors from across the globe. Spend time in the city’s Museum District (home to 19 different museums and galleries). Get outdoors at Hermann Park and Buffalo Bayou Park, with their miles of walking and biking trails, and kayak on the bayou. Catch a game or concert at NRG Stadium and a live show in the Houston Theater District. The Texan metropolis is also home to Galleria, one of the largest malls in the US, the iconic “Be Someone” graffiti art and Allen’s Landing Park.



Downtown Houston, Houston, Texas

Four Seasons Hotel Houston

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms404 Rooms & Suites
AmenitiesMultiple Dining opening Including Toro Toro & Boyou & Bottle, Spa, Fitness Centre, Outdoor Pool
MoreLocated in Downtown Houston

From Uptown, to Downtown and The Four Seasons, which first opened its doors in the same year as the St Regis. Here you’ll find the acclaimed Toro Toro restaurant, the Pan-Latin steakhouse by Richard Sandoval, and Bandista, the intimate speakeasy serving up inventive cocktails and rate spirits. Its spa provides treatments such as facials, body scrubs, and cupping therapy, as well as a nail salon, a relaxation lounge, a steam room and a sauna. A pool area with sofas, palm trees and family amenities can be enjoyed on the terrace and on the first floor, are the unique Topgolf Swing Suites, for a round of indoor simulated golf with food by Bayou & Bottle. Choose a room on a higher floor (of the 404 including 63 suites available) for stunning views of the city skyline.

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Four Seasons Hotel Houston

Houston, Texas

The St. Regis Houston

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms232 Rooms & Suites
AmenitiesDining Includes Remington Restaurant & The Remington Bar, Spa, Fitness Centre, Outdoor Heated Pool
MoreLocated between River Oaks & The Galleria

Found in the exclusive River Oaks neighbourhood, The St. Regis Houston has been in business for a little over four decades. 232 guest rooms exude classic elegance, with fine linens and marble bathrooms. Suites provide separate living areas and bedrooms, some with the famed St Regis butler service included. Guests can tuck into modern American food crafted using locally sourced ingredients, at the award-winning Remington Restaurant. And for a nightcap, there’s The Remington Bar, renowned for its extensive selection of rare and vintage spirits. The sophisticated retreat includes a heated outdoor pool and a holistic spa.

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The St. Regis Houston

Houston, Texas

The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms250 Rooms & Suites
AmenitiesDining Includes Bloom & Bee & Mastro's Steakhouse, Forbes 5-Star Spa, Outdoor Pool
MoreLocated in Houston's Post Oak Uptown Area

Opened in March 2018, this uptown property is owned by the Texan billionaire Tilman Fertitta and is part of the Landry’s Inc. portfolio. It offers 250 guest rooms, including 22 luxury suites ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 square feet and with panoramic views of the city. Dining options include Mastro’s Steakhouse, Willie G’s Seafood and Bloom & Bee, a modern American bistro. The hotel also features a full-service spa, a fitness centre, an outdoor pool and 35,000 square feet of meeting and event space, including a grand ballroom and multiple smaller venues.

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The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston

Thompson Houston, by Hyatt

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms172 Rooms, Including 34 Suites with Floor-To-Ceiling Windows
MoreLocated Near Downtown Houston

Thompson Houston is a meticulously designed hotel that captures the essence of Texas heritage through its 172 custom-furnished guestrooms, including 34 suites with floor-to-ceiling windows and expansive en-suite bathrooms featuring marble vanities. Set in a modern glass and steel structure with curved lines by HOK, the hotel’s interior, crafted by Abel Design Group, showcases warm, earthy tones, organic materials, and hardwood floors, reflecting the natural beauty of nearby Buffalo Bayou Park. The hotel boasts a unique mid-century modern lobby on the seventh floor, offering panoramic views and a sophisticated design. It features the city’s expansive outdoor rooftop area, including a custom-tiled infinity pool, cabanas, and a large greenspace ideal for outdoor events and weddings.

Thompson Spa on the sixth floor offers a luxury spa experience with a range of treatments, indoor and outdoor relaxation areas, and a 24-hour fitness centre. Dining options include the all-day dining restaurant Sol 7, with rooftop seating for seasonal fare and creative cocktails. Adjacent to a 160-acre park, the hotel encourages outdoor activities and wellness with amenities like complimentary electric bicycles and hydration stations. Its location offers convenient access to Houston’s Galleria, River Oaks, downtown, the Museum District, sports venues, and is within a 25-minute drive from major airports.

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Thompson Houston, by Hyatt

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