Hotels in Downtown, Houston

I have stayed at the Four Seasons chain for several years now. I usually go to the one in Nayarit, Mexico. It's a resort rather than a hotel and they never cease to amaze me. I had to be in Houston for a few days and I decided to stay at the Four Seasons. As soon as I stepped out of my car and was greeted by the valet I was greeted: "Welcome to the Four Seasons, Sir" and I knew I could expect top-notch service as I would in any 5 star hotel. The doors were opened for us everywhere we went. Our bags were taken up and our car was valet. Standard for this hotel. The lobby looked great, but not the common "Grand" entrance in comparison to other Four Seasons hotels I've stayed at. I was processed really quick to get my room key. The lady walked me to the elevator explaining all the hotel's amenities such as the out-door pool (which unfortunately I did not get to try out due to the rainy weather), gym, and the italian restaurant. Very courteous. I went up the elevator and got to my floor, which as many have commented looks rather old. Not in a classy-old, but rather in a way that you can tell they have put off hotel maintenance, restoration, and remodeling. I stayed at a Hilton in post oak blvd in houston with nicer hallways/decor. The room was nice, as I would expect. Very neat and great bedding. Including all the ammenities you would expect from a Four Season such as the sandals (his/her), the bathrobes, news paper, shampoo, conditioner, lotions, etc. By now we had our bags delivered by the bag service gentleman. The decor of the room was nice, but like I said, I have stayed at nicer hiltons. The Four Season should be in the same "playing field" as a St. Regis or a Ritz but the rooms are not even close. I don't complaint so much being that I paid about $170 for the night and $30 valet parking per day in comparison to $700 a day in the Four Seasons in Mexico. The concierge was great they are very helpful in getting anything from reservations to exotic car rentals to pretty much anything you want. The food was great. I highly recommend the lobster pannini they have to share. It was great! Overall, the service was great, food was great, value was great. I would go there again but this hotel shouldn't really be called a "four seasons" until they heavily remodel. End of story. Still, I'd visit again

everything was great , only compliant, they should provide coffeemaker in room

the hotel staff was great had all we needed great location very nice value

I loved everything during my stay but what's up with not having a microwave, refrigerator, or free wi-fi? I think those 3 things would have really made this stay magical! The staff was great, professional, and extremely nice/personable.

If you are attending a convention at the George R. Brown, this is a great location. Vic and Anthony's is close by. Close to Minute Maid field. Magnolia hotel is close too. Until the light rail is done anywhere in downtown Houston is a mess. Staff is great, but hotel bar is a little light. Flying Saucer bar around the corner has every beer imaginable.

staff was nice, rooms were clean. the only draw back was the rooms were a little small.

This place was incredible. We would stay there again! It was close to everything we wanted. The rooms were fabulous. The breakfast was great. The only problem we had was with the staff person who shuttled us to the baseball field spent the whole time telling us, in very profane terms, how much he hated his job and Houston. That was a bit of a bummer but we got over it. There is kind of a sketchy bar next door but there are high walls around the hotel and we never felt unsafe at any time.

My daughter had a volleyball tournament at the GRB Convention center. This location was very convenient to downtown. The staff was great. Very friendly and helpful. The complimentary breakfast was way better than I expected. Out of 100 teams in this tournament it's usually hard to find a place that isn't over run by volleyball girls. In our case this was the best kept secret.....I don't recall seeing any other vball families there. Very quite. We really loved having a microwave and mini fridge in the room as well.

Great location & clean. Most important - excellent customer service. The staff was friendly & efficient. Enjoyed the breakfast, fitness center & pool. It was a very nice touch to have cookies & milk each day at 4:00, the little candy bars in the room and the little gift bag upon check-in. Thank you - we will be back!

I went to Houston for a concert at the Toyota Center and this was a great place to stay for the location and price. They're located only two short blocks away from the Toyota Center. Service was awesome - I forgot toothpaste and the front desk provided a complimentary tube. The free breakfast was awesome--plenty of options and very decent hrs (especially after being out all night!) The only problem I had was finding parking. They have a small lot in front of the hotel. When I checked in, I asked about additional parking and was told there was parking around back and on the side of the hotel, which I learned, after circling around, was limited as well. I ended up having to park in one of the 4 empty handicap spaces in the back but did not get ticketed or towed. In all fairness I did not check in until 6pm and the place seemed booked with people attending the same concert as me. So I can only suggest checking in early if you're there for any special event at the Toyota Center or Convention Center.

Were here for Toyota center preformances on a weekend. Most of the shops were closed. Limited food selections. Guest services had us guessing at the parking, food etc. Service was slack. The business center is in the middle of the entry way, one computer, at a stand-up table.

very friendly staff and informative with local info. great location with the rail line close by. comfortable bed and love all the pillows! loved all the space, more space than the neighboring hotel. Thanks!

I travel to downtown Houston for a few nights every few months. Rooms are smaller than local competition but well appointed. Only on-site dining has very limited menu- only 4 hot items for breakfast. Breakfast is NOT included, unlike local competition. Exercise room is 2 treadmills, 1 elliptical and 1 recumbent bike in a room half the size of a guest room (and few free weights), dramatically inferior to local competition. Staff very friendly. Much more expensive than other nearby hotels with better amenities. Very well located.

The room was small and the fitness center was poor.

Very average hotel. Clean and decent room service. There is no wi fi! The cable internet connection was awful. If you are a business traveler need the internet, don't stay here.

Easy access and helpful and friendly staff. Service good, food excellent, wished for more reasonable fee for valet parking, but the weekend rate was OK and there as no in-out charge. Will go there again.

Nice hotel. Service is excellent. I would recommend this to anyone who like modern, clean and friendly places.

This hotel is trendy and rich with little details. The rooms are more like european style, just the right size. The only negative point was the windows were not double insulated and we could here the noise from the cars on the streets

The Lancaster has that feel of days gone by. You get the feel that there truly were gas lamps everywhere. Haven't been to a decent hotel in years where they gave you a real key rather than a plastic card. Really nice staff. Not much of an exercise room - but if you just need a treadmill or the stepping machine, they work fine. The bed was as comfortable as any I have slept in in years on the road...

The hotel is conveniently located in downtown Houston, the rooms are nice and clean although a little small. The staff was very friendly and helpful, very good restaurant on the first floor.

Staff were great. The only issue I have with this hotel is that many of the rooms only have windows onto a central atrium where the bar is, so there's not a huge amount of natural light coming into the room. In addition to this, noise from the bar comes up through the window until the bar shuts at 11pm, and noise from the reception area also came up early in the morning if people were waiting down there and talking and laughing. Other than that, it was a great place to stay.

The hotel was very clean and well decorated. The room was quite spacious and comfortable. The staff were polite and accommodating. I highly recommend staying here, especially if you plan to do activities downtown.

I have done business at the hotel before but this was the first time staying there. Great location, right in the middle of downtown. Near the Minute Maid baseball park, across the street from restaurants and casual bars to have drinks in with friends or clients. Great staff, very friendly and on the spot. I had a king suite with a mini fridge and a little extra room (550sqft). Very comfortable, very convenient, very clean.

The hotel was great but the staff was awesome! Michael, at the Voice, was excellent. The voice will be the reason we come back next month!! Professional, courteous, helpful, but not in your face. My wife and I really enjoyed our stay and this will be our Downtown Hotel from now on! The Hotel did not get a perfect rating, because no one is perfect.....but that are really close! Thanks

It's a nice hotel, It's a old bank building change to classic hotel inside has newly remodel and room is comfortable.

I stayed there because the OTC was in town, and nothing was available except $500 rooms, and this. It has about 17 rooms on the 2nd floor (walk-up) of an old building. The downstairs lobby has the feel that this place ought to be next door to the bus station. Upstairs is old, but recently and pleasantly remodeled. Furniture was probably salvaged from an older hotel, but it works. Rooms are secure, staff is pleasant, but the maids failed to show for 2 of my 5 days. Towells are flimsy. Rooms have a small but full kitchen. There's a large lighted roof-top deck with tables available for a beer or a smoke. I doubt that I'll stay there again, but if you want to be downtown on the cheap, and you can tolerate less than first-class service and ambience, this place works.