The Best 5 Star Hotels in Houston

Hotel Granduca

Considering it's largest city in Texas, it makes sense that Houston has plenty of luxury 5 star hotels - from gourmet stays headed by celebrity chefs and Italian-inspired boutiques to pampering hotels offering romantic helicopter rides above the city at night, and hotels specialising in good old fashioned Texan elegance. Yep, we've covered all of Houston's best 5 star hotels. All you have to do is pick your favourite from this list of the best 5 star hotels in Houston, and enjoy!

For a Gourmet stay

Four Seasons Houston

  • Four Seasons Houston is one of the most unique 5 star hotels in Houston. Whether it's dining at Bayou and Bottle overseen by celebrity chef Richard Sandoval, enjoying one of the hotel's signature hydrofacial massages in the spa, or playing golf on the virtual fairway found in the Top Golf Swing Suite, you'll be spoiled rotten here. The classic, Art Deco rooms have four-posters, marble bathrooms and some of the suites come with a pool. True luxury.

Luxury boutique

Pool

  • You can expect luxury as standard at Hotel Granduca. After all, it's inspired by the life of Adalberto Malatesta, Grand Duke of Monfallit. From the Saturday evening jazz concerts in Giorgio's Bar to the high-ceilinged, warm, vintage rooms with their heavy drapes and sink-into beds, it's a stylish yet homely stay. The swimming pool is another highlight: surrounded by statues and lined with green ivy-clad walls like the courtyard of a Roman villa. The best luxury 5 star boutique in Houston.

For Romance

Pool

  • Post Oak Hotel Uptown is an affair of luxury grandeur. Firstly, it has its own multimillion dollar art collection; secondly, there's the twee cafe, where even the furniture looks like candy. Then there's the sprawling spa, with its aromatherapy, and its nail salon, to pamper you silly. Couples wanting to splash out on romance will go giddy at the prospect of a private helicopter ride above Houston's bright neon skyline armed with a bottle of bubbly. Plus, there's terrace dining at night beside the blue-lit pool, and a choice of over 4 restaurants. Wow.

Texan elegance

The Library

  • 12 floors of 5 star luxury in Houston, the St Regis has plenty to offer. There's the afternoon tea - a serious, multi-faceted affair; the Wine Room boasts a ludicrously large collection of fine Californian wines, and the wood-panelled Remmington Bar is like a pre-war gentleman's club. You can unwind beside the roaring fireplace in the leather-furnished lounge, relax in the spa, or just kick back in one of the light-filled, classically elegant rooms.

Still not sure?

The Best 5 Star Hotels in Houston

St Regis Houston
St Regis Houston

Houston (River Oaks)

The 12 floors and grounds boast an outdoor pool, a gym, a spa, and rooms designed with a soothing, neutral palette and air of classic elegance. A range of restaurants, lounges, and bars serve classic American cuisine with a gourmet twist, sophisticated high teas, and California's finest wines.

  • Local exploring - Ideally located to explore both the museums and cultural sites of the city centre and the sprawling parks of the outer districts
  • City Style - A stylish hotel featuring classically elegant rooms, a short distance from fashionable downtown Houston
  • Great walks - A short distance from some of Houston's excellent parks, such as Waterwall Park and the Houston Memorial Park
  • Restaurant - The Remington Restaurant serves a range of gourmet American Classics, high tea available in the Tea Lounge
from $440 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Hotel Granduca
Hotel Granduca

Houston (Texas)

A luxury boutique hotel set in the hip area of Uptown District. The hotel is reminiscent of an Italian villa with the pool surrounded by Roman-sculptures and colonnades. Rooms are beautifully decorated, spacious and have high-ceiling with great city views. An elegant Texan stay.

  • Local exploring - Located in the trendy area of Uptown District, the hotel is within walking distance to lovely parks, restaurants and museums
  • Sights nearby - Memorial Park is less than a mile away with golf courses, tennis courts and 30 miles of hiking trails
  • Restaurant - Ristorante Cavour, highlights Northern Italian cuisine combined with seasonal offerings
  • Swimming Pool
from $255 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Four Seasons Houston
Four Seasons Houston

Houston (Downtown Houston)

A downtown hotel that offers the best of that famous Texan hospitality. Chic rooms with neutral palettes, amazing city views and spacious bathrooms. Try the signature luxury cocktail LX Huntsman and the world-class food of Richard Sandoval. Poolside cabanas are available to rent - a luxury stay.

  • Families - Spacious rooms and kid-friendly menus. Kids can enjoy pizza making and poolside games whilst parents can relax in the spa
  • Restaurant - Enjoy flavourful dishes from the celebrity chef Richard Sandoval at Bayou & Bottle as well as Italian and poolside dining
  • Sights nearby - Sport lovers will enjoy being only minutes from Minute Maid Park, the Toyota Center and BBVA Compass Stadium
  • Spa - Enjoy the hotel's signature hydrafacial or a specialised massage from skilled therapists
from $278 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Post Oak Hotel Uptown
Post Oak Hotel Uptown

Houston

A sleek and elegant luxury hotel in the Uptown District. Rooms are modern and sophisticated with marble bathrooms. Indulge at the spoiling spa and order cocktails from your own poolside cabana. Exquisite dining experiences with a huge range of options. The perfect city break.

  • Local exploring - Located in the Uptown area of Houston- with all the cities attractions, shopping experiences and theatre's very close by
  • Artworks - Multimillion-dollar art collection including works by Alex Katz, Frank Stella and Robert Motherwell
  • Sights nearby - Visit the Houston Zoo, Space Center Houston, Downtown Aquarium, Kemah Boardwalk and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
  • Spa - The spa mixes a balance of healing, wellness and beauty using gorgeous essential oils from Aromatherapy Associates
from $365 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Written by Edmund Wise

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