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The Sam Houston Hotel, Curio Collection by HiltonvsHotel ICON, Autograph Collection
Both properties are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel ICON, Autograph Collection scores slightly higher than The Sam Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton. Hotel ICON, Autograph Collection scores 87 with endorsements from 11 publications such as Jetsetter, Condé Nast Traveler and Fodor's.
The Sam Houston Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Gayot
Afar Magazine Lonely Planet
Jetsetter
Star Service Frommer's
1117 Prairie Street, Houston, TX 77002
From $127/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "This small luxury boutique hotel (formerly the Sam Houston Hotel) is decidedly modern and well located near bustling Main Street and the ballpark." Full review
Lonely Planet "Sleek yet low-key, the smallish rooms at this historic 1923 property have a contemporary decor done in all-grey."
Travel + Leisure "An understated counterpoint to its ravishing neighbor, Hotel Icon, the Alden is an exciting player in Houston's downtown revival." Full review
Frommer's "The decor is modern, and I use "modern" in the best of senses -- sleek, uncluttered interiors that seek simplicity but avoid the "lab" look, which always leaves me with a chill." Full review
Gayot "The landmark 1924 Sam Houston Hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, but chic renovations have brought it nicely into the modern age."
Afar Magazine "It may be the oldest running hotel in the city, but the Sam Houston has a luxury boutique vibe that defies its age." Full review
Lonely Planet "Sleek yet low-key, the smallish rooms at this historic 1923 property have a contemporary decor done in all-grey." Full review
Jetsetter "This red brick getaway features 97 spacious rooms packed with amenities such as Aveda bath products and 42-inch flat-screen TVs, and many of them come with great views of the city’s skyline." Full review
Star Service "Thanks to the completion of a major makeover since the last inspection, this trendy, revitalized boutique-hotel has cemented its position in the middle ranks." Full review
Frommer's "Sports a cool and contemporary vibe. Rooms feature leather headboards, Herman Miller desk chairs, Keurig coffee makers, and granite bathrooms." Full review
Hotel ICON, Autograph Collection Frommer's Fodor's Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler Star Service
BlackBook
Zagat Lonely Planet Jetsetter Gayot 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 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."
