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The LancastervsHotel Granduca Houston
Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, Hotel Granduca Houston ranks significantly better than The Lancaster Hotel. Hotel Granduca Houston comes in at 94 with accolades from 12 publications including Oyster, The Telegraph and Gayot.
The Lancaster
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Gayot
Zagat
Frommer's
Afar Magazine
Condé Nast Traveler Show All Reviews
701 Texas Ave., Houston, TX 77002
From $140/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "In the heart of the Theater District, this small luxury hotel has the feel of a European manor house." Full review
Lonely Planet "Original marble and old-fashioned decor make this gracious hotel feel more like London than Houston." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Through a brass-and-beveled-glass door, you enter into more than just a small luxury hotel—you experience a bit of old New York, transported to Houston's theater district." Full review
Rough Guide "A sophisticated, old-world option, Lady Bird Johnson’s Houston hotel of choice is situated in the heart of the Theater District."
Michelin Guide "93 rooms. Newly renovated in 2013, the Lancaster's lobby is filled with oil paintings, fine fabrics and overstuffed chairs. Guest rooms are undergoing overhaul as well,."
Gayot "illed as Houston's only small luxury hotel, this charming historic property was constructed during the 1920s flapper era."
Zagat4.0
"Oozing "class" and "old-world charm", this circa-1920s Theater District landmark offers various rooms and suites outfitted with marble bathrooms and 42-inch flat-screen TVs."
Frommer's "For those who enjoy the performing arts and nightlife, there is no better place to stay in Houston." Full review
Afar Magazine "It has a personal touch and an emphasis on service that adds to the charm of the intimate Italian renaissance style hotel." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Enjoys a great location in the heart of the Houston Theater District...this hotel boasts the sort of attention to detail and old-school service that make it a must-visit in Houston." 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
