The Pool at Hotel ZaZa Houston Museum District

"You can also "slum" it with a balcony king featuring a step-out patio with views of Hermann Park, or a smaller pool bungalow with easy access to the happening pool scene on the second floor"

"Think taxidermy, chandeliers, prints on prints on prints, video walls, a pool area that rivals Vegas casinos, and lots of lacquer"

"The small-but-sexy pool is one of the city’s best and lively doesn’t begin to describe the restaurant and bar Monarch, with a patio set above the swirl of traffic, where conversation sparkles into the night"

"In addition, pool suites open onto the hotel's charming courtyard pool area"

"Don't pass up the swanky lounge and pool area equipped with DJ"

""Where the elite meet to fete", this "funky" yet "chic" Museum District retreat stands out for its "fantastic vibe" and "sexy, bold" decor -- on full display in decadent-themed concept suites such as the Moulin Rouge; poolside cocktails and spa treatments amp up the "luxury", and "generous, attentive" employees nail the "small details", so even those with "high expectations" swear it "doesn't disappoint"

"The European-style pool and on-site restaurant, Monarch, keeps things convenient for those who are less interested in exploring"

"A bold beacon in the Museum District, the dimly lit hotel is a virtual playground for adults, with daring decor, baroque details, and an outdoor pool with private piazza-themed cabanas"

"” Houstonites and hotel guests hit the pool and poolside bar on a nightly basis dressed to the nines — in keeping with the vibe throughout the 315-room boutique property"

"Rooms in front have elliptical balconies with black latticework seating locked off for security reasons (guests can insist they be opened), and rooms 212-215 open out to the pool"