Hotel Derek Houston GalleriavsHotel ICON, Autograph Collection
Both Hotel Derek Houston Galleria and Hotel ICON, Autograph Collection are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Derek Houston Galleria ranks slightly higher than Hotel ICON, Autograph Collection. Hotel Derek Houston Galleria is ranked #5 in Houston with recommendations from 11 sources including Lonely Planet, Zagat and Forbes Travel Guide.
Hotel Derek Houston Galleria Show All Reviews
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."
Zagat
3.8
"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
Oyster
Upscale
"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 ICON, Autograph Collection Show All Reviews
220 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Hotel Icon goes more for the Lola-Montez-slept-here look: lots of texture and ornament, and a "boudoir" feel to the rooms, all of which makes the Icon a fun place to stay." Full review
Fodor's
"Easily Downtown's most glamorous hotel, Hotel ICON combines historic architecture with shabby Chinoiserie, contemporary finishes, overstuffed furniture, and attentive service." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The owners of the Hotel Icon went for a dramatic baroque look, with velvety, tasseled interiors swirling with reds and black and gold in one place and silver, sky blue, and yellow in another." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
88.2
"You would be forgiven for thinking that the Icon has been downtown for years." Full review
Star Service
"Combining chintzy traditional and Texas-chic with eclectic modernism is not easy to do, but guests at the Icon witness this successful blend that puts it in a class of its own." Full review
BlackBook
"This is where classic meets contemporary. Hotel Icon is a boutique hotel that is housed within a rehabbed historical building built in 1911 with modern upgrades."
Zagat
4.2
""It's got style" declare backers of this "elegant" Marriott affiliate -- housed inside Downtown's historic Union National Bank building -- distinguished by "plush", "well-decorated" quarters."
Lonely Planet
"You can feel the history in this hotel's ornate red-and-gold lobby with a 1911 bank vault reception area, soaring marble columns and coffered ceilings." Full review
Jetsetter
"A stay at Hotel ICON Autograph Collection places you in the heart of Houston, walking distance from Market Square Park and Christ Church Cathedral." Full review
Gayot
"Displaying vestiges of the building's bank origins, this dining venue offers regionally inspired fare and modern Texas cuisine."