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The Lancaster

701 Texas St, Houston, TX 77002
The Lancaster
Real Traveler Rating: 4.2 out of 5 based on 83 reviews from 5 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Location: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
Value: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 83 reviews
from 5 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "very good hotel, the stuff is very useful, good location for the downtown." source Orbitz

    "Overall, the hotel might have been elegant at one time but the furnishings are outdated and marred, the linens were threadbare and the common area facilities needed general refurbishment." source Hotels.com

    "Definitely would stay again, but would ask for bath without stained marble." source Priceline

    "Would definitely stay here again and recommend to someone." source Travelocity

    "A little bit of a smell in the main lobby near the bar/restaurant area but overall great service and good food." source Expedia

  • Clean: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "Our room was spacious, very clean, and elegantly decorated." source Hotels.com

  • Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "Nice room, but you can tell that they've cut back on some services due to the economy." source Orbitz

    "Lovely,spacious room, great service and excellent rom service (reasonably priced for quality)." source Travelocity

    "The availability of a car service is such a nice touch." source Expedia

    "The restaurant was very good as was the service." source Travelocity

    "Restaurant is very good, and room service quite prompt." source Expedia

  • Location: Rating of 5.0 out of 5

    "The Lancaster Hotel had a great location and exterior charm but my room was cramped with an inconvenient layout." source Orbitz

    "Middle of Downtown, close to everything, furniture is a little too old and run down for the price I paid but all in all a nice stay." source Hotels.com

    "The only nice part was the location." source Expedia

    "Great place to stay if you want to be in Downtown Houston." source Hotels.com

  • Value: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

    "The value was great." source Orbitz

    "we were suppose to have a king bed but it was a long double,the bed frame was a real shin-kicker, bedding and bed not comfortable like the nearby Club Quarters Hotel where we have stayed in the past at the same price." source Hotels.com

  • Room: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "While the room was small it was well decorated and fit our needs for the evening." source Priceline

    "The rooms are truly beautiful--antique furniture, bright colors, felt like staying in a nice private home." source Travelocity

    "Our room had so many maintenance issues, I got to know the head of maintenance. The hotel wasnÂ’t at capacity but the front desk seemed to give us the worst room on the property." source Expedia

    "No ice machines, but housekeeping kept ice in our room. Big, comfortable bathroom, but room itself was a little small as are most hotels of this era." source Expedia

    "The Hotel Staff was EXCELLENT, but the room looked like it hadnÂ’t been updated since the 1980s." source Expedia

More information on The Lancaster

The perfect balance between history and luxury, The Lancaster Hotel is Houston's original small luxury hotel. Ideally situated in the heart of Houston's business, theatre, and nightlife district, this downtown landmark hotel offers easy walking access to all of the Houston downtown area attractions.The Lancaster Hotel, a historic landmark property. Our signature burgundy awnings and a front entrance of brass and beveled glass welcome each special guest. Houston's newly revitalized downtown dining and entertainment hot spots are just a few steps away. We boast a twenty-four hour room service menu and The Bistro Lancaster, open from early morning to late night. We offer complimentary transportation within the downtown area, complimentary in-house fitness center, and complimentary usage of our business center as well as complimentary wireless high-speed Internet in all rooms. The all-Concierge front desk, staffed by Les Clefs d'Or members, will expertly make your Houston stay even more memorable!

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1200

Total Rooms:

Standard Guest Room:All guest rooms feature a very spacious sitting area as well as queen or king bed, antique reproductions, classic art work, brass Italian marble and plush robes. All guest room windows open. There is a fully stocked minibar in all rooms. All rooms have complimentary high speed wireless internet.Advance Purchase:Save by purchasing your Standard Guest room at least 14 days before arrival.

Rooms:

Standard Guest Room:All guest rooms feature a very spacious sitting area as well as queen or king bed, antique reproductions, classic art work, brass Italian marble and plush robes. All guest room windows open. There is a fully stocked minibar in all rooms. All rooms have complimentary high speed wireless internet.Advance Purchase:Save by purchasing your Standard Guest room at least 14 days before arrival.

Price

$189-$319 standard; $315-$550 suite. Children younger than 18 stay free in parent's room. Weekend packages available, Very Expensive

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Directions

This hotel is located in the central location of downtown Houston, offering easy walking access to all of the downtown areas: the Theater District, Courthouses, Minute Maid Baseball Stadium, Aquarium Theme Park, restaurants, shopping and nightlife.

Area

Downtown Houston

Parking

Valet parking $21

Pets

Pets accepted for $75 fee

Dining

Bistro LancasterFine dining, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Voted best Pre-Theatre/After- Theatre Dining Award 2008.

Information by Orbitz

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