Sara's InnvsHotel ICON, Autograph Collection
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel ICON, Autograph Collection ranks significantly higher than Sara's Bed & Breakfast Inn. Hotel ICON, Autograph Collection is ranked #7 in Houston with accolades from 11 publications including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and BlackBook.
Sara's Inn
941 Heights Boulevard, Houston, TX 77008
From $95/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Business Center
- Meeting Rooms
Fodor's
"This Queen Anne mansion, complete with wraparound porch and rocking chairs, is in the historic Heights neighborhood and 4 mi from Downtown." Full review
Lonely Planet
"A Queen Anne Victorian feels right at home among the historic houses of the Heights. Eleven airy rooms say 'boutique hotel' more than 'frilly B&B.'." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Rock in a wicker chair on the wrap-around porch of Sara's romantic clapboard Queen Anne lnn."
Gayot
"Located in the historic Heights neighborhood, this Victorian home feels as if it was lifted right out of a storybook."
Frommer's
"For the traditional B&B experience -- period decor, themed rooms, beautifully furnished common rooms -- this is the place to stay." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Sara's is Houston's top B&B and offers a respite from chain hotels and trendy boutiques...almost all rooms include en suite bathrooms. Sara's is known for its breakfast and 24/7 brownies."
Houston Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
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."