We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Houston, USA. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated January 2024.
Charming. Romantic. Superb interior design.Opened March 2021. Located in Houston, 2.6 km from Houston Museum of Natural Science, La Colombe d'Or Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the various facilities of this property are a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar. The accommodation features room service and a concierge service for guests. At the hotel each room comes with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms are fitted with a coffee machine, while certain rooms include a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and a microwave. At La Colombe d'Or Hotel all rooms have bed linen and towels. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American and French cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. Guests can enjoy playing billiards, or take advantage of the business centre. Speaking English, Spanish, French and Swahili at the 24-hour front desk, staff are willing to help at any time of the day. Houston Zoo is 3.4 km from La Colombe d'Or Hotel, while Rice University is 3.9 km away. The nearest airport is William P. Hobby Airport, 18 km from the hotel.Show full description
This might be the most well designed and romantic small luxury hotel in Houston.
Popular among couples. Located in the lively Theatre District of Houston, Texas, this boutique hotel is listed as a Texas Historical Landmark and a Historic Hotel of America. The hotel features free WiFi and an intimate dining experience at Cultivated F+B, which serves American cuisine. Guest rooms at The Lancaster Hotel have a seating area with a sofa and flat-screen TV. A work desk and ironing facilities are also provided. Guests can enjoy coffee from Speedy Boy Coffee, the on-site coffee shop. Car service to downtown attractions and a multilingual concierge service are available. The Lancaster offers a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning in the Mezzanine. The on-site restaurant also offers a made-to-order breakfast menu. The Houston Museum District is less than 5 km from the hotel. The George R. Brown Convention Center is within a 5-minute drive. An airport shuttle to Bush Intercontinental is available for a fee.Show full description
Historic property. Lovely property. Lovely interior design. Popular among couples. Located just 1 mile from Houston city centre, this luxury hotel is 5 minutes' drive away from Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros. A flat-screen TV and an iPod docking station are found in each modern, decorative room of Hotel ICON, Autograph Collection. Some rooms also feature a view of the city or a spa bath. Line & Lariat serves modern Texas cuisine in a casual setting with influence from area ranches. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests of Hotel ICON have full access to a 24-hour fitness centre with cardio equipment and free weights. A business centre and concierge services are also available. Discover Green and the Toyota Center are both less than 10 minutes’ drive from the hotel.Show full description
Superb breakfast. Popular among women. This all-suite hotel in Houston, Texas is minutes from Interstate 10 and companies including Shell. The hotel offers a free cooked breakfast and evening reception with beverages and snacks. Embassy Suites Houston Energy Corridor features 2-room suites with two 37-inch flat-screen TVs. Microwaves and mini-refrigerators are also included. Guests can use the indoor pool or the fitness center at the Houston Energy Corridor Embassy Suites. A 24-hour business center and laundry facilities are available at the hotel. The full-service Oasis Restaurant and Lounge at the Embassy Suites in Houston is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Room service is also available.Show full description
Charming. Unique. Great views. Set within 1.6 km of The Galleria in Houston, The Post Oak Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Also featuring a bar, this 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The Water Wall is 1.7 km away and Houston Arboretum and Nature Center is located1.9 km from the hotel. At The Post Oak Hotel, all rooms are equipped with a desk and a seating area. All the rooms will include a marble bathroom, premium bar and Nespresso coffeemakers. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American cuisine. The Post Oak Hotel also provides a business centre and guests can check the newspapers at the hotel. Speaking Spanish and English, staff are ready to help around the clock at the reception. Memorial Park is 2.2 km from The Post Oak Hotel. The nearest airport is William P. Hobby Airport, 21 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Delightful property. Highly elegant. Rooftop pool. Popular among women.Opened November 2020. Blossom Hotel Houston features a fitness centre, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Houston. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation provides an ATM, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. At the hotel each room includes air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Blossom Hotel Houston each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. A buffet, à la carte or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Guests can make use of the business centre or relax in the bar. NRG Park is 2.2 km from the accommodation, while Houston Zoo is 2 km away. The nearest airport is William P. Hobby Airport, 15 km from Blossom Hotel Houston.Show full description
I rate this as one of the most BEAUTIFUL AND ELEGANT hotels in Houston. It also has a unique rooftop pool.
Relaxing atmosphere. Great interior design. Popular among couples and women. Located in Houston, within 3 km of CityCentre and 13 km of The Galleria, Hotel ZaZa Houston Memorial City offers an outdoor swimming pool. This property also provides guests with a restaurant. Guests can have a cocktail at the bar. At the hotel, rooms come with a desk and a flat-screen TV. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom with a bath or shower and some rooms also offer a balcony. All rooms feature a wardrobe. An American breakfast is available each morning at the property. There is also an on-site restaurant and bar. Hotel ZaZa Houston Memorial City offers a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. A business centre is also available. Houston Arboretum and Nature Center is 8 km from Hotel ZaZa Houston Memorial City, while Water Wall is 9 km away. The nearest airport is George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 29 km from the hotel.Show full description
Elegant. Good breakfast. Surrounded by major corporate offices and a short drive from popular downtown Houston, Texas attractions, this 4-star hotel offers gourmet on-site dining, a full-service spa and spacious guestrooms. Start the day at The St. Regis Houston with a workout in the state-of-the-art fitness center. Enjoy afternoon tea and snacks at the on-site Tea Lounge or relax near the spacious outdoor swimming pool. Sample modern American cuisine at The Remington Restaurant, or enjoy a cocktail and a casual meal at The Remington Bar, both located on-site at The St. Regis Houston. The hotel also offers 24-hour in-room dining. Discover the elite shopping destinations or historic Heights only minutes from The St. Regis Houston. Visit the Space Center Houston, spend the day at the museum district or play on top-rated golf courses, all only a short distance away.Show full description
Located 15 km from Minute Maid Park, Blue Star Inn provides rooms with air conditioning in Houston. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. George R. Brown Convention Center is 16 km from the hotel and BBVA Stadium - Houston Dynamo is 16 km away. At the hotel, each room is fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Wortham Center is 16 km from Blue Star Inn, while Discovery Green Park is 16 km away. The nearest airport is William P. Hobby Airport, 17 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Directly connected to the Houston Galleria shopping mall, this hotel offers close proximity to hundreds of shopping and dining options. The Westin Galleria Houston features guestrooms coffeemakers and mini refrigerators. Some rooms features views of the city. Guests at The Westin Galleria can workout in the 24-hour fitness center or go for a swim in the outdoor pool. The on-site restaurant, Daily Grill, serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails.Show full description
Historic. Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. Attractively set in the centre of Houston, Cambria Hotel Houston Downtown Convention Center features air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a shared lounge. The property has a bar, as well as a restaurant serving American cuisine. Private parking is available on site. Complete with a private bathroom, the rooms at the hotel are fitted with a TV, and certain rooms come with a seating area. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Staff at Cambria Hotel Houston Downtown Convention Center are always available to provide advice at the reception. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Minute Maid Park, George R. Brown Convention Center and Wortham Center. The nearest airport is William P. Hobby Airport, 16 km from Cambria Hotel Houston Downtown Convention Center.Show full description
Elegant. Stylish. Cosy rooms. Set in downtown Houston, The Laura Hotel, Houston Downtown, Autograph Collection is a 6-minute walk from Toyota Center and along the Houston MetroRail line. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, an on-site restaurant and spa. Guest rooms at The Laura Hotel, Houston Downtown, Autograph Collection have bathrobes and luxury toiletries. Guests can enjoy the rooftop pool and rooms with city views. At the hotel, each room is equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV and desk. An in-room tablet allows guests to order room service and schedule spa services. Each room is equipped with an espresso maker. The on-site restaurant, Hull & Oak Southern Kitchen, offers Southern-style cuisine, while the Bar offers craft cocktails and light American fare. Discovery Green Park is 600 metres from The Laura Hotel, while George R. Brown Convention Center is 700 metres away. The nearest airport is William P. Hobby Airport, 15 km from the property.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Great location. The Westin Houston Downtown is located in Houston, 300 metres from Minute Maid Park and 500 metres from George R. Brown Convention Center. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar and the fitness centre. Free WiFi is provided and private parking is available on site. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV. Certain units include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a coffee machine in the room. The private bathroom is equipped with bathrobes and free toiletries. There is free shuttle service to nearby destinations, a 24-hour front desk and gift shop at the property. The on-site Ballpark Cafe offers continental cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Discovery Green Park is 500 metres from The Westin Houston Downtown, while Toyota Center is 800 metres from the property. The nearest airport is William P. Hobby Airport, 15 km from The Westin Houston Downtown.Show full description
Opened May 2023. Located in Houston, within 1.4 km of BBVA Stadium - Houston Dynamo and 1.9 km of Minute Maid Park, Wanderstay Boutique Hotel provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 4-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and a business centre. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.6 km from George R. Brown Convention Center. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Wanderstay Boutique Hotel every room has bed linen and towels. Houston Toyota Center is 2.7 km from the accommodation, while Discovery Green Park is 2.8 km away. The nearest airport is William P. Hobby Airport, 13 km from Wanderstay Boutique Hotel.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Great location. InterContinental Houston, an IHG Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a terrace and restaurant in Houston. Featuring a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests. All units at the hotel are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Every room is equipped with a coffee machine, while selected rooms include a patio and others also provide guests with pool views. At InterContinental Houston, an IHG Hotel all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. The accommodation also provides a business centre and guests can use the on-site ATM machine or use the fax machine and photocopier at InterContinental Houston, an IHG Hotel. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Rice Stadium, Houston Zoo and Rice University. The nearest airport is William P. Hobby Airport, 16 km from InterContinental Houston, an IHG Hotel.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. This luxury hotel in Uptown Houston, Texas features free WiFi and a serene garden terrace with an outdoor pool and cabana area. The hotel is across from the boutiques, restaurants, and spas at Uptown Park shopping centre. Hotel Granduca Houston‘s guest rooms boast a fully-equipped kitchen, a minibar, and a seating area with a flat-screen TV and DVD player. A deep-soaking bath tub, bathrobes and slippers are provided in the private bathroom. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Granduca Houston Hotel offers a hot tub, fitness centre and billiards room for guests to enjoy. Complimentary shuttle service within 3 miles of the property is available. Fine Italian Cuisine is available at Hotel Granduca with Giorgio's serving cocktails, beer and wine. The shops at The Galleria are 1 km from the hotel. The Houston Museum District is within 15 minutes’ drive.Show full description
I would describe this as the most RELAXING small luxury hotel in Houston.
Elegant. Historic. Cosy rooms. Located in downtown Houston, this historic luxury hotel is a 5-minutes’ walk from Minute Maid Park, home to the Houston Astros baseball team. The pet-friendly hotel features a fully-equipped fitness centre, complimentary WiFi and an onsite restaurant. Guest rooms at The Sam Houston Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton include a 40" flat-screen TV with cable channels. A Keurig coffee machine is also included. The private bathroom offers free toiletries and granite walls. The gym and business center are open 24-hours a day at this boutique hotel. Rooms with breakfast rates offer a complimentary continental breakfast. Meeting and event space is also available. The Sam Houston Hotel features *17 restaurant and The Sam Bar. The award-winning restaurant is open for dinner while the bar and grille offer a wide-ranging wine list. The hotel provides transportation to and from the theater district, less than 1 km away. NRG Stadium is 9 km from the property, while the University of Houston is within 4.6 km.Show full description
Located one block from The Galleria shopping area, JW Marriott Houston by the Galleria features a large outdoor pool area and 2 restaurants. It offers modern accommodation with free WiFi. The rooms at JW Marriott Houston by the Galleria are contemporary decorated and have a separate living area with flat-screen TV. Amenities include a tea/coffee maker, ironing facilities and a refrigerator. Guests can work out at the fitness center that comes with cardio equipment and free weights. For relaxation, the hotel boasts an indoor/outdoor connected pool. The JW Marriott Houston by the Galleria has restaurants open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. South Coast Restaurant serves a American orientated menu. The hotel is 3.2 km away from Memorial Park and 8 km from Houston's Museum District. NRG Stadium is 8.1 km from the hotel.Show full description
Great value. Rooftop pool. Popular among women. The Westin Houston Medical Center - Museum District features free bikes, fitness centre, a shared lounge and terrace in Houston. This 4-star hotel offers room service and an ATM. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a concierge service. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Some rooms come with a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and a microwave. The units feature a wardrobe. An à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available every morning at the property. At The Westin Houston Medical Center - Museum District you will find a restaurant serving American cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Houston, like hiking and cycling. A business centre and vending machines with snacks and drinks are available on site at The Westin Houston Medical Center - Museum District. Languages spoken at the reception include Arabic, Mandarin, English and Spanish, and guests are invited to request information on the area when needed. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Houston Zoo, Rice Stadium and Rice University. The nearest airport is William P. Hobby Airport, 15 km from The Westin Houston Medical Center - Museum District.Show full description
Great location. Great breakfast. Popular among couples. This all-suite Houston hotel, overlooking Discovery Green Park, is 800 metres from the George R. Brown Convention Center. Free shuttle service downtown is offered and each room includes 2 flat-screen TVs. Suites at the Embassy Suites Houston - Downtown feature a separate living room with a sofa bed. Each suite comes furnished with a microwave and a refrigerator. All suites have free WiFi. Guests at Downtown Houston Embassy Suites can swim in the rooftop pool or relax in the hot tub. The hotel has a business centre and a gym. Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros, is a 5-minute drive from the Embassy Suites. The hotel is 6.5 km from the Houston Zoo.Show full description
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