The Bar/Lounge at Hotel Derek Houston Galleria

"The property also features a sleek restaurant serving updated comfort food such as chicken and waffles and lobster pot pie, and a bar pouring wine and Southern-influenced specialty cocktails"

"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; "disappointed" detractors bemoan "lots of traffic noise" plus "loud music" from the "club atmosphere" in the lobby bar, but with a terrace pool and an on-site restaurant to sweeten the deal, the majority concludes it's "very nice overall"

"In lieu of a small sitting area, a long banquette runs the width of the floor-to-ceiling window, the perfect place from which to lounge and admire the cityscapes outside"

"The scene-y Bistro Moderne restaurant and bar closed in late 2007; new concepts are on the drawing board at this writing"

"The 312 stylish rooms are outfitted with flat-screen TVs and minibars, while suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows and some have balconies"

"The bar of the same name features craft beer and a pair of pool tables for lively evening socializing"

"The business center is open 24 hours, and the pet-friendly property has a “Wag Lounge” for guest dogs"

"Sitting rooms, big enough for parties, have U-shaped sofas, marble wet bars and huge flat-screen TVs"

"Amenities- Luxurious down bedding and pillows- Modern platform bed- Banquette seating- Spacious work desk- High-speed Wi-Fi- Residential-style bath- Bath amenities- Fully stocked mini-bar?- In-room dining (fees apply) Revolve Kitchen + Bar boasts a Texan-inspired menu at breakfast, lunch and dinner – think crispy chicken wings or tacos al pastor – and a selection of board games (like Jenga) and video games (like Wii Tennis)"