The 5 Best Boutique Hotels in Houston

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Houston's collection of hotels are very much representative of the two sides of the city (the new and the old). From grand old buildings complete with elegant cocktail bars, chandeliers, and suites so large you can get lost in, to sleek contemporary design hotels filled with modern art. To get a real sense of the city and that famed Southern hospitality, a boutique stay is your best option. Our hotel experts have created a list of their favourite boutique hotels across the city chosen on their unique design, service, location, and amenities. So why not browse through our collection of the best boutique hotels in Houston to start planning your stay?

For the art

The Lancaster Hotel

  • Lancaster Hotel offers not only a very appealing location (it is the only luxury hotel in the hip Theatre District) but it is also filled with an enviable collection of modern art. Topped-off by the fine dining restaurant which serves innovative contemporary cuisine, this is a great choice for art and culture enthusiasts.

For a couples' escape

Hotel ZAZA Houston Memorial City

  • Hotel ZAZA Houston Memorial City is a luxury option offering conceptual rooms and suites with modern artwork and wonderful city views from the private terraces. Ideal for couples, with a glamorous and romantic restaurant and a spa boasting a range of couples' treatments.
  • Hotel Granduca is a chic boutique set in the trendy Uptown District. Elegant rooms have a traditional feel - luxurious and filled with antiques. With decadent living rooms (ideal for an evening cocktail), an atmospheric restaurant, and a pool surrounded by Roman-sculptures and colonnades - this is a very romantic setting.

For a traditional stay

Saras Inn

  • Sara's Inn is a charming traditional property in the heart of the historic area of Houston Heights. Cosy rooms have dark wood four-posters and period style wallpaper. With an elegant living room and a large verandah - you may just find it hard to leave this cosy spot!

For old-school glamour

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  • Hotel Icon is an indulgent luxury choice. Expect enormous suites filled with period antiques and boasting rolltop bathtubs. Downstairs is a Great Gatsby-esque bar and an elegant restaurant. Pick this property for a touch of old-school glamour.

Still not sure where to book?

The 5 Best Boutique Hotels in Houston

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Hotel ICON

Houston

Set in the heart of the city, this grand Neo-Classical building is the perfect choice for a touch of old-school glamour. Suites, so large you could get lost in them, are filled with period antiques and bathrooms feature roll-top baths. Sip cocktails in the Great Gatsby-esque bar. A luxurious stay.

  • Local exploring - Set right in the heart of the city with many of the main attractions within walking distance
  • City Style - A grand Neo-Classical building with period interiors to match
  • Whirlpool Bathtub - Deluxe rooms and suites offer bathrooms with whirlpool tubs
  • Traditional
from AU$475 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Sara's Inn
Sara's Inn

Houston (Texas)

An affordable, themed boutique B&B situated in the heart of the historic area of Houston Heights. Eclectic, victorian and western-style rooms with traditional wooden beds and fantastically bold wallpapers. Delicious breakfast range from pancakes to fresh fruit. A truly unforgettable stay!

  • Local exploring - Historically, the area is known for its diverse turn-of-the-century architecture with Colonial Revival and Queen Anne influences
  • Value chic - Beautifully decorated rooms at a great price
  • Sights nearby - Only 4 miles from downtown Houston but more locally, explore the historic 19th street which has an eclectic collection of shops
  • Romantic - With its lavishly designed rooms and suites, this is a good romantic hideaway
from AU$137 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Hotel ZaZa Houston Memorial City
Hotel ZaZa Houston Memorial City

Houston (Memorial City)

An ultra stylish retreat boasting a range of conceptual rooms and suites, spanning a raft of aesthetic flavours and themes, just outside of the city centre. Ideal for couples, with a glamourous and romantic restaurant and spa boasting a range of couples treatments.

  • Romantic Break - Ideal for a romantic getaway, with sultry room decor, plush Egyptian cotton linens and couples services in the spa
  • City Style - Stylish and trendy with a bold aesthetic and original artworks throughout
  • Sights nearby - A short journey from Houston Zoo and the Downtown Aquarium, or the Bear Creek Pioneers Park
  • Restaurant - The Tipping Point Restaurant and Terrace specialises in seafood and steak dishes
from AU$322 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 AU$392 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Lancaster Hotel
Lancaster Hotel

Houston (Downtown Houston)

The only luxury hotel located in the famous Theatre district of Houston. Rooms are elegant with Carrera tiled marble bathrooms and Bulgari bath products. There is a super modern art collection and the restaurant serves delicious contemporary dishes. The perfect stay for arts and culture fanatics.

  • Local exploring - Perfect for theatre goers - within walking distince to award-winning threatres such as Jones Hall and the Alley Theater
  • Restaurant - The restaurant, Cultivated F+B, serves Contemporary American Fine Dining
  • Boutique
from AU$318 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Written by Katie Harris

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