The Houstonian

We totally enjoyed our stay at The Houstonian. Room was beautiful, it has a nice nature walk, and the private pool area was amazing. Very friendly staff. Good central location. Historic and beautiful hotel. Highly recommend. Norma C.

I've stayed at The Houstonian a couple of times when in Houston on business and I needed a break from the usual business hotel atmosphere. The 'lobby' is really quite nice with huge, impressive fireplaces and inviting sitting areas. My room was fairly large and well appointed. Housekeeping was efficient and I did not have any issues. I didn't use any of the facilities during my visits and can't comment on them. I did overhear a couple of comments about the parking. When the front desk clerk gives you directions to walk to your room pay attention - it's a difficult place to navigate if you've not been there.

The Houstonian truly is a little slice of paradise in the middle of a busy city. The grounds are situated near the freeway (which gives easy access), but far enough away that you will never hear it. It is nestled back in the woods, which makes it feel more secluded. There are three pools: a lap pool, a family-style pool, and a chill-out pool. We usually prefer the third, as it's smaller, quieter, and you can sit by it and read in the shade. All three are great, though. The staff is incredible. Check-in was a breeze, and they will give you a great overview of the grounds and how to get around. The restaurant is good, and we have never had a bad meal there. The pool-side bar/restaurant is nice, too. The rooms are great. Large, clean, comfortable. I recommend spending a little extra and getting a room on the concierge floor. There is a large concierge room that has continental breakfast in the morning, appetizers before dinner, and drinks after dinner. It may not seem like much, but it's a nice touch, and it's always nice to grab a drink there after coming back from dinner. Houston has a lot of nice hotels, but the Houstonian truly stands apart. Doubtful you could find another resort-style hotel like this in the middle of the city. Do yourself a favor and check it out, whether you're in Houston on your travels, or like us, just need a little staycation and only have to drive a few miles to get there. You'll be glad you did.

Our family had a wonderful stay here. The service was truly extraordinary- offering a small fridge brought up to the room for our kid's milk and otherwise attentive, friendly and polite. The pool area was well staffed and maintained with plenty of variety for the kids. We had a fantastic time here and would highly recommend it.

Nice hotel with an outstanding spa and gym. Great location off the highway where you don't hear or see the traffic. Close to the Galleria and a lot of restaurants. Two things kept it from being a 5. The refrigerator in my room was never cold. Second, breakfast was below average. The scrambled eggs were undercooked amd runny. The chicken fried steak was bland, and the jalapeno cream gravy didn't have any jalapenos. No spices at all. I highly recommend the hotel, just eat somewhere else.