"With the guest rooms, the designers have succeeded in creating a space that is functional for the business traveler while having the feel of a "pad" with all the accompanying informality." Full review

"After shopping at the Galleria, you can lay your head in high-fashion style." Full review

"This large-scale independent design-hotel answers most travelers' calls for a calmer, cuddlier version of a sharp-toothed W Hotel operation in oil-rich Houston." Full review

"Hotel Derek is a popular resting point for out-of-town guests due to its central location, proximity to the Galleria and various eateries, and moderate rate."

"Loyalists "love the location" of this modern choice near the Galleria, insisting it's a "best-kept secret" with a "great" crew and "well-kept rooms" done up in bold colors and patterns."

"Guest rooms mix modern architectural chic with a 1960s kitsch. Bold, bright orange textiles infuse a pop of color against rich wood elements." Full review

"Modern furnishings grace the glossy-floored lobby and the 314 sleek, contemporary rooms. It's a favorite of both business and leisure travelers." Full review

"The upscale Hotel Derek Houston Galleria is a lively and hip Uptown property near high-end shopping." Full review

"In a city known for corporate meetings run by cowboy boot-clad executives, Hotel Derek stands out."

"A room or suite at high-end city base with a pool in the stylish Galleria and River Oaks district." Full review