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Hotel Derek Houston GalleriavsThe Westin Galleria Houston
Both properties are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Hotel Derek Houston Galleria is preferred by most reviewers compared to Westin Galleria Houston Hotel. Hotel Derek Houston Galleria comes in at 89 with approval from 11 sources including Jetsetter, Star Service and Oyster.
Hotel Derek Houston Galleria
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Star Service
BlackBook
Zagat
Forbes Travel Guide
Fodor's
Oyster
Gayot
Jetsetter 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."
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 Galleria Houston Frommer's Star Service Gayot BlackBook Zagat Oyster
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
5060 West Alabama Street, Houston, TX 77056
From $144/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "It targets business travelers, offering a business center and more formal dining than the Westin Oaks." Full review
Star Service "The bright, paneled lobby is accented with travertine, new showroom seating and a theatrically lighted reception desk manned by an efficient staff." Full review
Gayot "Connected to Houston's famed Galleria --- home to stores from Tiffany & Co. to Nordstrom --- this hotel is great for shoppers."
BlackBook "Be in the middle of it all at the Westin Galleria. This hotel is a part of the Galleria and you can literally go downstairs for some serious shopping."
Zagat3.8
""For a shopping vacation", "it doesn't get any closer" than this hotel situated on the west side of the Galleria mall with a generally "pleasant" staff and "clean, comfortable" guestrooms."
OysterUpscale
"The hotel has a rooftop pool as well as a large and well-equipped fitness center, plus expansive conference facilities with 36 meeting spaces and a business center." Full review
Afar Magazine "This Uptown hotel, adjacent to the Galleria Shopping Center, has 71,117 square feet of meeting space, two restaurants, and upscale shopping.By
Westin AFAR." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Westin Galleria is located inside the iconic Houston Galleria, offering easy access to shops, restaurants, and the Galleria's year-round ice rink."
Houston Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
