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The Sam Houston Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton vs Embassy Suites by Hilton Houston Downtown
Both The Sam Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton and Embassy Suites by Hilton Houston Downtown are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, The Sam Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton ranks significantly better than Embassy Suites by Hilton Houston Downtown. The Sam Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton comes in at 83 with recommendations from 8 publications including Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Gayot.
The Sam Houston Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Gayot
Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet
Jetsetter
Star Service
Frommer's
1117 Prairie Street, Houston, TX 77002
From $127 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"This small luxury boutique hotel (formerly the Sam Houston Hotel) is decidedly modern and well located near bustling Main Street and the ballpark."
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Lonely Planet
"Sleek yet low-key, the smallish rooms at this historic 1923 property have a contemporary decor done in all-grey."
Travel + Leisure
"An understated counterpoint to its ravishing neighbor, Hotel Icon, the Alden is an exciting player in Houston's downtown revival."
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Frommer's
"The decor is modern, and I use "modern" in the best of senses -- sleek, uncluttered interiors that seek simplicity but avoid the "lab" look, which always leaves me with a chill."
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Gayot
"The landmark 1924 Sam Houston Hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, but chic renovations have brought it nicely into the modern age."
Afar Magazine
"It may be the oldest running hotel in the city, but the Sam Houston has a luxury boutique vibe that defies its age."
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Lonely Planet
"Sleek yet low-key, the smallish rooms at this historic 1923 property have a contemporary decor done in all-grey."
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Jetsetter
"This red brick getaway features 97 spacious rooms packed with amenities such as Aveda bath products and 42-inch flat-screen TVs, and many of them come with great views of the city’s skyline."
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Star Service
"Thanks to the completion of a major makeover since the last inspection, this trendy, revitalized boutique-hotel has cemented its position in the middle ranks."
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Frommer's
"Sports a cool and contemporary vibe. Rooms feature leather headboards, Herman Miller desk chairs, Keurig coffee makers, and granite bathrooms."
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Houston Downtown
Oyster
Zagat
Gayot
1515 Dallas St, Houston, TX 77010
From $123 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The Embassy Suites in downtown Houston goes above and beyond the expected standards of a mid-range chain hotel."
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Zagat
4.0
"It seems "hipper than Houston" say aficionados of this "awesome property" where two-room suites are outfitted in colorful, mod decor."
Gayot
"All-suite accommodation and free breakfast make this hotel ideal for value stays."
