The Tremont House HotelvsHotel ICON, Autograph Collection
Both The Tremont House A Wyndham Grand Hotel and Hotel ICON, Autograph Collection are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Hotel ICON, Autograph Collection scores significantly better than The Tremont House A Wyndham Grand Hotel. Hotel ICON, Autograph Collection comes in at #7 in Houston with recommendations from 11 reviews such as Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler.
The Tremont House Hotel
2300 Ship's Mechanic Row, Galveston, Galveston Island, TX 77550
From $123/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"A four-story atrium lobby, with ironwork balconies and full-size palm trees, showcases an 1872 hand-carved rosewood bar in what was once a busy dry-goods warehouse." Full review
Star Service
"This hotel is not just one of the most historic in town, it is also one of the best, with a portside location and harbor-view rooms that makes it perfect for pre- and post-cruise passengers." Full review
Michelin Guide
"his Wyndam chain hotel is hardly modest. Guests on the second and third floors have 15ft ceilings and 13ft windows."
Gayot
"Historic Galveston is alive and well at this Victorian-era gem."
Afar Magazine
"The Tremont House is a very comfortable place to stay if you decide to spend a night on Galveston Island." Full review
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Be sure to grab a drink on the rooftop bar for great views of the harbor.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Tremont House's luxury rooms on the edge of the Strand District often book out far in advance for weddings and events." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"It includes a casual on-site cafe that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and a spacious rooftop bar for cocktails. Rooms are open and bright, with modern amenities and traditional furnishings" Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Historic island hotel with roots dating back to 1839...the stunning mahogany bar in the lobby, Toujouse Bar, dates back to 1894 and sets the stage for a memorable stay"
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."