Best Luxury Hotels in Texas

Located in a rejuvenated A 1920s neo-Gothic landmark is the home to The Joule.  This 160-room property, captivates art enthusiasts from the start, with mid-century mosaics and a crystal-covered engine by Roger Hiorns gracing the entrance and curated artworks showcased throughout its public and private spaces. The Joule is ideally situated next to the Dallas Arts District and in the heart of the central business district which is renowned as a hub of urban culture. The Joule features a range of retail boutiques, top-tier culinary offerings, a world-class spa and an 8-foot cantilevered pool that extends over Main Street.

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.

Somewhat of an exclusive country club, this particular Four Seasons Resort is found a little away from the hub of activity. En route to Fort Worth, in a leafy suburb of Las Colinas, it places guests close to the lakeside and the locale’s fancy shops and eateries. But there are amenities galore onsite. Three pools (one with a pseudo beach, one that spans 25,000-square-feet), 12 tennis courts, a triple deck Sports Club, a kids club, an 18-hole golf course, two restaurants and a bar. 431 rooms are decorated in muted, earthy colours, with a classic, upscale style.

One of the most celebrated hotels in the city, this five-star establishment boasts architecture like a swish hacienda. Indeed this is a former mansion, as its name would suggest and dates back to the art deco era. Inside are custom made furnishings, marble floors, stained glass windows, and hand-carved fireplaces; sumptuous rooms come with the Rosewood chain’s own range of Natura Bissē bath products. There’s a fitness suite as well as the Mansion House Restaurant serving fine French-meets-American cuisine inside. While outside is a pool and the Terrace dining area.

A real highlight of the Hotel Crescent Court is one of the famed Nobu restaurants – a brand that’s pioneered the most innovative Japanese cuisine in the west. Along with Nobu’s signature dishes, you’ll find Texan-influenced plates, like Scallops with Jalapeño Salsa and Ranchero Rib Eye Steak. There’s also The Conservatory for daytime dining, a cafe serving Starbucks-branded coffee and The Crescent Club, an exclusive private dining venue open solely to residents. This 35 year old establishment in uptown Dallas also has over 200 bedrooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and Molton Brown toiletries, a pool and a 22,000 square foot wellness centre.

At the heart of the Arts District, the Fairmont is a cosmopolitan 545 bedroom hotel. Inside is a Starbucks coffee shop and the Pyramid Restaurant. Many ingredients used in the latter, come from the hotel’s incredible rooftop garden. Here fresh herbs, spices, fruits and vegetables are grown and harvested onsite, ensuring a roof to table dining ethos!  It’s the longest-running AAA / Four Diamond restaurant in the city, with a sophisticated and glamorous ambience. Also found on the rooftop, is a junior olympic sized pool surrounded by comfy lounge chairs, a kids’ pool, and a bar serving lighter meals.

The modern W brand attracts the young and trendy, and in Dallas, the hotel has taken on a ‘Cowboy Cool’ vibe. Located in the downtown area across from the American Airlines Center and next to Victory Park, it has a 24/7 FIT gym, the AWAY Spa, the rooftop WET® deck infinity pool area and a Living Room Bar. In recent weeks, it’s also added, Villa Azur, a chic and glamorous French Riviera-inspired restaurant. Each room comes with a 32-inch flat-screen TV, a minibar, a snack box and round the clock room service, with most offering city views. Like the Ritz-Carlton, this is a pet-friendly property.

If you’re seeking a luxury base in the city centre, look no further than the Ritz. Spread over 21 storeys, the 14-year-old property close to the uptown, has over 200 bedrooms.  Afternoon tea is a longstanding tradition at the international chain and in Dallas, it’s served in the lobby lounge. Guests can take the healing waters of the enormous spa, and book a treatment in one of its 12 therapy rooms, swim in the elevated outdoor pool, and dine in the superb Fearing’s Restaurant – one of the top culinary establishments in town. And pets are welcome to stay too.

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.

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.

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.

Surrounded by verdant greenery, the Omni Houston Hotel offers guests a relaxing retreat away from the busy city while being conveniently central. The hotel is situated in Uptown Houston and offers a selection of spacious guestrooms and suites featuring the top-floor, grand Presidential Suite with a walk-out balcony overlooking the swimming pool and pristine gardens. Guests can dine on site at Birdies Café & Bar or opt to unwind in La Reserve Whiskey Lounge or in MoonShot Waterside Bar by the pool. The hotel is also home to the well-known Houston Black Swan Nightclub. There are two outdoor swimming pools and guest can relax and rejuvenate in the splendid Mokara Spa. Guests are able to access the state-of-the-art fitness facilities located in a connected building. There are excellent meeting and event facilities at the Omni Houston Hotel fitted with high-tech equipment and exclusive event management amenities.