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Hotel Derek Houston GalleriavsThe Westin Houston Downtown
Both properties are recommended by experts. On balance, Hotel Derek Houston Galleria scores significantly higher than The Westin Houston Downtown. Hotel Derek Houston Galleria has a TripExpert Score of 89 with accolades from 11 publications like Afar Magazine, Frommer's and BlackBook.
Hotel Derek Houston Galleria
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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
The Westin Houston Downtown Lonely Planet Zagat Gayot
1520 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002
From $118/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet "Get an 11th- or 12th-floor room and, if your timing's right, you can peer into the stadium and watch the Astros play." Full review
Zagat4.2
"Baseball buffs can "stumble home from the game" to this Downtowner (across the street from the Astros' Minute Maid Park) offering rooms and suites decked out in "masculine dark wood"."
Gayot "This comfortable retreat resides just a block from home plate."
