The LancastervsOmni Houston Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, The Lancaster Hotel scores slightly higher than Omni Houston Hotel. The Lancaster Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 86 with praise from 10 reviews including Oyster, Gayot and Michelin Guide.
The Lancaster Show All Reviews
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."
Zagat
4.0
"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
Omni Houston Hotel
4 Riverway, Houston, TX 77056
From $126/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"An island of tranquillity in Uptown's sea of commotion... A great choice for families." Full review
Fodor's
"This upscale resort-style high-rise has a dramatic modern lobby and an especially large pool, as well as fountains and sculpture." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The 378-room Omni Houston Hotel is big on both style and substance." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Rooms are typically spacious, amenities such as bedside lighting and complimentary WiFi are standard, and the service is friendly and efficient." Full review
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Star Service
"The architecture is impressive with 11 stories rising above a boldly colored cascading pool, sculpture gardens and a cluster of trees sprouting from manicured lawns. " Full review
Gayot
"This highly rated high-rise luxury hotel rests on twelve acres of sprawling, well-manicured grounds in the fashionable Uptown Post Oak/Galleria district just minutes from downtown."
BlackBook
"The Omni Houston Hotel is conveniently at the rim of the Galleria and Memorial areas."
Zagat
4.0
""Fabulous" for "weekend getaways" but "convenient" for business travel, this Galleria venue (about a 10-minute drive from Downtown) offers assorted rooms and suites."
Fodor's
"With a peaceful water garden in its atrium lobby and grounds with a 2-acre lake, being at the Omni is not like being in the city at all." Full review