The Sam Houston Hotel, Curio Collection by HiltonvsThe Westin Houston Downtown
The Sam Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton and The Westin Houston Downtown are both recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Sam Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton ranks significantly higher than The Westin Houston Downtown. The Sam Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton ranks #12 in Houston with positive reviews from 8 reviewers such as Fodor's, Star Service and Travel + Leisure.
The Sam Houston Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
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
The Westin Houston Downtown
1520 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002
From $118/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
"Get an 11th- or 12th-floor room and, if your timing's right, you can peer into the stadium and watch the Astros play." Full review
Zagat
4.2
"Baseball buffs can "stumble home from the game" to this Downtowner (across the street from the Astros' Minute Maid Park) offering rooms and suites decked out in "masculine dark wood"."
Gayot
"This comfortable retreat resides just a block from home plate."