One of the USA’s biggest cities, Houston has a hugely diverse population and an impressive array of scientific and cultural offerings to delight visitors of all ages. Known as ‘the energy capital of the world’, this Texas city is at the forefront of innovation — but it’s also a fabulous foodie destination with a great nightlife scene. Accommodation options range from intimate B&Bs to luxurious hotels, fit for a whole host of tastes and budgets. With most of the best places to stay in Houston clustered downtown, you’ll find heaps of attractions and activities within easy reach.
Discover all manner of curiosities in the wonderfully walkable Museum District. The Menil Collection, the Contemporary Arts Museum, the Houston Museum of African American Culture and the Holocaust Museum are all well worth visiting. If you’re travelling as a family, consider the Houston Zoo and the Children’s Museum of Houston. The Houston Space Centre, which welcomes 1.25 million visitors per year, is 45 minutes' drive away, and boasts over 400 space artefacts — including spacesuits and Moon rocks.
Savour delicious food at 10,000 restaurants scattered across Houston's many distinct neighbourhoods. If it’s world-class ballet, opera and symphony performances that you’re after, look to the Theatre District, whilst POST Houston showcases the city’s varied culinary scene under one roof, with live music and event spaces in the same spot.
Offering 580 parks, Houston is ideal for outdoorsy travellers who can cycle, hike, run or glide over the landscape, enjoy farmers’ markets or relax with a picnic. The lovely Sylvan Beach Park, El Jardin Beach and Surfside Beach are just an hour’s drive from the city. The best places to stay in Houston fill up fast when the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo is in town, with its carnival, food markets and live concerts. Book your trip well in advance if you plan to travel in February or March!
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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!
Houston (Houston)
A slick operation ideally located in Downtown Houston. Contemporary rooms are simply designed with a touch of Texan style seen in the cow skin print cushions. The award-winning Pearl restaurant serves up regional cuisine alongside an excellent wine list.
Houston (Texas)
A boutique property in the heart of Midtown. Elegant rooms and suites are traditionally styled; many come with whirlpool tub and direct access to the wraparound verandah. The bar, dining area and comfy living room create a lovely home away from home feel. A low key base for city exploring.
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.
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.
Houston (Texas)
This lively Westside Houston hotel has a pool and spa. Vast rooms with ceiling-to-floor windows, all the mod-cons and modern bathrooms. Radio Milano offers Italian dishes and crafted cocktails. By night a hotspot with in-house Monnalisa by the pool, and by day relax with a spa day or exploring.
Houston (Texas)
A hip boutique hotel, right in the heart of the Museum District. Themed rooms range from Parisian extravagance to Rock Star and feature funky artwork and rain forest showers. Indulge in the spa or lounge by the pool. Spend evenings feasting on a signature lobster roll while sipping a cocktail.
Houston
Business-orientated downtown hotel. The mid-century tower dates from the 1960s but has a light-filled contemporary feel. Traditional rooms channel an antique vibe with wooden floors & reproduction furniture. Enjoy three restaurants, including lively outdoor dining, city-view outdoor pool & terrace.
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.
Houston (Texas)
A family-friendly luxury hotel, with a vast sports club, set in a 27-acre wooded oasis. Elegant and spacious rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows that offer stunning park views. Complete with three pools, great dining options and endless activities. Ideal for active families!
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.
Houston
Downtown hotel for business or leisure. Traditional public spaces showcase modern decor, while spacious and elegant rooms channel contemporary-luxe vibes with velvet furniture & moody accent walls. Expansive apartment-like suites work for long stays. Fab skyscraper-facing rooftop terrace and pool.
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.
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.
Houston (Texas)
A rooftop pool, a buzzing bar, and slick, contemporary rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows in the heart of Houston. Art deco lamps, black marble-clad bathrooms and a two-story atrium add style, while the steamboat-themed restaurant serves upscale Southern cuisine. A stand-out choice.
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.
