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Hotel Derek Houston GalleriavsHotel Granduca Houston
Both Hotel Derek Houston Galleria and Hotel Granduca Houston are highly recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Hotel Granduca Houston is the choice of most reviewers compared to Hotel Derek Houston Galleria. Hotel Granduca Houston ranks #1 in Houston with endorsements from 12 reviews including Gayot, The Telegraph and Jetsetter.
Hotel Derek Houston Galleria
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Star Service
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Zagat
Forbes Travel Guide
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2525 West Loop South, Houston, TX 77027
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "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
Lonely Planet "After shopping at the Galleria, you can lay your head in high-fashion style." Full review
Star Service "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
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An unusual twist is the staff training, as each member can handle any guest request, from extra bedding to theater tickets.
BlackBook "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."
Zagat3.8
"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."
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"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
Fodor's "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
OysterUpscale
"The upscale Hotel Derek Houston Galleria is a lively and hip Uptown property near high-end shopping." Full review
Gayot "In a city known for corporate meetings run by cowboy boot-clad executives, Hotel Derek stands out."
Jetsetter "A room or suite at high-end city base with a pool in the stylish Galleria and River Oaks district." Full review
Hotel Granduca Houston Fodor's Star Service Gayot Zagat Frommer's Oyster
Afar Magazine Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler Show All Reviews
1080 Uptown Park Boulevard, Houston, TX 77056
From $280/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "The super-luxurious all-suites property is just steps away from the Uptown Park shopping and dining village. A multilingual staff anticipates your every need." Full review
Star Service "Graced with a look more south-Florida or Florence than swampy Houston, this is a breath of fresh air, and it has gained quite a reputation over the last decade." Full review
Gayot "Guests can savor the environment of an Italian villa amid Houstonâs swanky boutiques at this 122-room luxury retreat."
Zagat4.2
"The Italian-born owner of this hotel designed it to look like a Tuscan villa inside and out, right down to the Italian linens and Aqua di Parma toiletries in the rooms and suites."
Frommer's "With an air of old Italian aristocracy, the Hotel Granduca offers guest a luxurious retreat from the hustle and bustle of the big city." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The 122 classic Italian guest rooms and suites have living rooms and either full kitchens or kitchenettes, plus some have balconies." Full review
Afar Magazine "Referred to as “the Palace of the Duke,” the statuesque property resembles an Italian villa with a palm tree–lined facade." Full review
Jetsetter "Urban Italianate retreat in Houston’s tony Uptown Park, with a strong suit in Northern Italian cuisine." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"In a rustic corner of Houston’s trendsetting Uptown District, this boutique hotel melds the feel of an old world Italian villa with modern luxury." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Deemed a veritable "Euro-style palace" in Uptown's The Galleria, here's a hotel that brings more than a taste of old world Italy to the Longhorn State." Full review
