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The LancastervsJW Marriott Houston by the Galleria
Both The Lancaster Hotel and JW Marriott Houston are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, The Lancaster Hotel scores slightly better than JW Marriott Houston. The Lancaster Hotel scores 86 with endorsements from 10 reviews such as Zagat, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.
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
JW Marriott Houston by the Galleria Frommer's Fodor's Gayot
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5150 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77056
From $135/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "On Westheimer, facing the Galleria, this high-rise hotel offers lots of amenities and a central location." Full review
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Avoid guest rooms on the fifth floor, where the health club is located -- a smell of chlorine sometimes infiltrates the air-conditioning.
Fodor's "Business travelers enjoy easy access to Fortune 500 companies headquartered in the I–610/Uptown corridor." Full review
Gayot "The luxurious atmosphere of this JW Marriott is evident to guests as soon as they walk through the front doors into the lobby."
BlackBook "Aimed at business travelers, this place is perfect for those who want to be close to the shops of the Galleria across the street without all the noise."
Zagat4.2
"The staff "goes above and beyond" at this "elegant" chain member boasting a "wonderful location" across the street from the Galleria shopping mall."
Star Service "Occupying twin 23-story towers 10 minutes west of downtown, this place looks as forbidding as a fortress from a distance but it is perhaps this locale's warmest and most welcoming." Full review
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"The four-pearl JW Marriott is a tasteful business hotel located right across the street from the Galleria, the largest mall in Texas." Full review
