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The LancastervsHotel ICON, Autograph Collection
Both hotels are endorsed by professionals. Overall, Hotel ICON, Autograph Collection ranks marginally higher than The Lancaster Hotel. Hotel ICON, Autograph Collection scores 87 with praise from 11 sources like Zagat, Star Service and Lonely Planet.
The Lancaster
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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 ICON, Autograph Collection Frommer's Fodor's Travel + Leisure Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
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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 Traveler88.2
"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."
Zagat4.2
""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."
