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The Lancaster

User score 4.6 out of 5 See all reviews
701 Texas at Louisiana,Houston, TX 77002
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Hotel policies

Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD

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!

Hotel policies

Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD


Terms and conditions

*rate found for check-in Dec 24, check-out Dec 27

Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).

Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.

Reviews from our customers

Overall score

4.6 out of 5

(12 reviews)

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Hotel address: 701 Texas at Louisiana, Houston, TX  77002  

 
 

Area served

Downtown Houston

Area airports

Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport and Houston Hobby Airport Driving directions from Houston Intercontinental Airport; South Interstate 4 South to downtown. Driving directions from Houston Hobby Airport; North Interstate 4 South to downtown.

Description

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.

Amenities

  • Internet Access
  • Room service
  • Handicapped rooms/facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Health Club
  • Business center
  • Conference Facilities
  • Concierge
  • Wireless internet
  • Fitness room
  • High Speed Internet

Dining

Bistro Lancaster

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

Please enter check-in and check-out dates to the right to select a room

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.

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Suite

Comfortable and elegant, these suites have a separate parlor and bedroom richly designed in traditional English luxurious fabrics. The marble bathroom features signature amenity brass fixtures. Overlooking Houston's skyline and the Theatre District.

Hotel policies

Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD


Terms and conditions

*rate found for check-in Dec 24, check-out Dec 27

Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).

Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.

Reviews from our customers

Overall score

4.6 out of 5

(12 reviews)

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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Lovely!

Linda Nov 18, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Hotel was lovely, location perfect for walking, got a sense of downtown and its history. We were very glad we had lunch as well. ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Couples

Recreation/Attractions tip, Long Walk

Just walk! The riverfront walkway was a nice break from the busy downtown but you still had skyscraper views.


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Score

4 out of 5

Quick tip

Nice location,decent room,great price

Golf Nut Jul 13, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Nice room, but you can tell that they've cut back on some services due to the economy. No morning paper delivered to your ... room, and the concierge only available one day a week. A decent restaurant in the lobby, and the free limo service was nice. Free internet, but the PC in the lobby had trouble printing my boarding pass (it had a virus).

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
5
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Business

Money savers tip, In Hotel

Free limo service downtown (a $2 tip instead of a $8 cab ride).


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Score

4 out of 5

Quick tip

very nice and comfort

motti Jun 13, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

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

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Single

Time savers tip, Short Walk

express bus to the airport


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Quick tips from our users

Recreation/Attractions tip, Long Walk

Just walk! The riverfront walkway was a nice break from the busy downtown but you still had skyscraper views.

--Linda, Milwaukee, WI Nov 18, 2009

Money savers tip, In Hotel

Free limo service downtown (a $2 tip instead of a $8 cab ride).

--Golf Nut, Chicago, IL Jul 13, 2009

Time savers tip, Short Walk

express bus to the airport

--motti, middle east Jun 13, 2009

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Reviews from our customers

Overall score

4.6 out of 5

(12 reviews)

Hotel reviews: About the scores

Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.

Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."

The "overall score" is an average of all reviewer scores submitted for a hotel.

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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Lovely!

Linda Nov 18, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Hotel was lovely, location perfect for walking, got a sense of downtown and its history. We were very glad we had lunch as well. ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Couples

Recreation/Attractions tip, Long Walk

Just walk! The riverfront walkway was a nice break from the busy downtown but you still had skyscraper views.


Expand full review

Score

4 out of 5

Quick tip

Nice location,decent room,great price

Golf Nut Jul 13, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Nice room, but you can tell that they've cut back on some services due to the economy. No morning paper delivered to your ... room, and the concierge only available one day a week. A decent restaurant in the lobby, and the free limo service was nice. Free internet, but the PC in the lobby had trouble printing my boarding pass (it had a virus).

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
5
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Business

Money savers tip, In Hotel

Free limo service downtown (a $2 tip instead of a $8 cab ride).


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Score

4 out of 5

Quick tip

very nice and comfort

motti Jun 13, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

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

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Single

Time savers tip, Short Walk

express bus to the airport


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Score

5 out of 5

fantastic

rc Apr 22, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

We live in Houston but we wanted a romantic get away. We have tickets to the theater so we stayed there after.It was good. ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Couples


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Great Experience

mel May 26, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

This hotel is very comfortable. The staff goes all out for guests. The value was great. Will definitely stay there again. ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Couples

Nightlife tip, Short Walk

If you enjoy entertainment, downtown area is great. The hotel is right across the street to may events as well as theaters.


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Score

4 out of 5

Quick tip

Inconvenient room layout

Marguerite Feb 13, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

The Lancaster Hotel had a great location and exterior charm but my room was cramped with an inconvenient layout. The bed's ... footboard had large posts that I kept bumping into as I squeezed between bed and desk. The closet was located inside the bathroom, and I had to close the bathroom door to fully open the closet door. The bathroom did have a long sink counter, shelving beneath the mirror for toiletries and a separate bath area. The room also had a small luggage rack that just fit between the windows. On a positive note, there were electrical outlets near the bed and in the base of the desk lamp, the wireless internet signal was strong and there was a good mix of cable channels to choose from. The plush bathrobes were another plus.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
2
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
3
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
2
Dining options:
2

Traveler type: Business

Entertainment tip, Short Walk

Near the theater district


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Excellent location for the Theater District

Mark Sep 23, 2007

Would recommend to a friend!

Classic luxury hotel with intimacy, well trained and concerned with an excellent location for the vibrant Theater District, ... in the heart of the Downtown revitalization effort.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Couples

Entertainment tip, Short Walk

Theaters a short walk from your doorstep, shopping requires a vehicle.


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Great downtown location

Raymond Sep 22, 2007

Would recommend to a friend!

Wonderful smaller hotel with great location to Houston entertainment center and Jones Hall. Great ammenities such as fresh ... flowers, nice size rooms, attentive staff,etc.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Couples

Entertainment tip, Short Walk

Cafe in the lobby was wonderful.


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Score

5 out of 5

Houston Hospitality

Bernadette Aug 8, 2007

Would recommend to a friend!

Though my trip was business-focused, my stay at the Lancaster was the next best thing to home! Every detail was attended to ... from the fresh linens, the friendly wait staff and the delicious breakfast. The hotel is charming, well appointed and close to the businesses and places of interest I needed to visit. I would certainly come back!

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Business


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Great Downtown Location

John Aug 7, 2007

Would recommend to a friend!

My stay at the Lancaster was most pleasant and I would recommend this hotel to anyone who needs to stay in downtown Houston. ... The restaurant was very nice with ecellent breakfast choices. The hotel limo was exceptional with gratis rides to airport and downtown locations. The limo service was a real money saver as well as a real convient way to get about. Rooms were very comfortable with a great bath.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Business

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Drive

Convention Center, Pro basketball, Pro Baseball


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Theatre Goers Romantic Retreat

Nan Jul 1, 2007

Would recommend to a friend!

My husband and I love to attend theatre productions at least several times a year and this particular weekend i decided to ... try out The Lancaster as a special treat. We were thrilled with the hotel's location in proximity to the theatre!! The property is beautiful, quaint, and small enough to guarantee very personal attention. We were extremely impressed with every staff person we came in contact with and service was of excellent quality, and too quick for belief. For example, we called for ice and it was delivered to our door within 5 minutes, with a smile. We enjoyed a fantastic in-room breakfast but look forward to eating in the lovely hotel restaurant on our next visit, as well. We utilized the hotel's complimentary Town Car service for door-to-door transport to the theatre and the young man who drove us was, like all of the staff, efficient, poised, and cheerful. We will surely stay at The Lancaster again soon. it takes a lot to impress us- our standards are very high, and The Lancaster not only met, but exceeded these standards!!!!

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Couples

Dining tip, Short Walk

Bayou Place, home of several great restaurants, including the fun Hard Rock Cafe, is across the street.


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Romantic Honeymoon Stay

Ray May 21, 2007

Would recommend to a friend!

The Lancaster was excellent. Everything was beyond our expectations as far as the room setting and the whole hotel. The ... best part about the hotel besides its superb location for the plays was the friendly and helpful staff. The staff was ready to do whatever was needed to make our honeymoon the best and they did.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Couples

Entertainment tip, Short Walk

The theatre district is right there. We saw two plays across the street. The Bayou Place is two blocks away. The Aquarium Center is about 3 1/2 blocks. We walked back from Minute Maid Park. And there were plenty of places to eat within walking distance. If you couldn't walk there was a hotel car to take you.


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Reviews represent the opinions of Orbitz customers, not of Orbitz or its staff.

Sort tips by: most recent | distance from hotel

Recreation/Attractions tip, Long Walk

Just walk! The riverfront walkway was a nice break from the busy downtown but you still had skyscraper views.

--Linda, Milwaukee, WI Nov 18, 2009

Money savers tip, In Hotel

Free limo service downtown (a $2 tip instead of a $8 cab ride).

--Golf Nut, Chicago, IL Jul 13, 2009

Time savers tip, Short Walk

express bus to the airport

--motti, middle east Jun 13, 2009

Nightlife tip, Short Walk

If you enjoy entertainment, downtown area is great. The hotel is right across the street to may events as well as theaters.

--mel, Midland May 26, 2008

Entertainment tip, Short Walk

Near the theater district

--Marguerite, Durham/Raleigh, NC Feb 13, 2008

Entertainment tip, Short Walk

Theaters a short walk from your doorstep, shopping requires a vehicle.

--Mark, USA Sep 23, 2007

Entertainment tip, Short Walk

Cafe in the lobby was wonderful.

--Raymond, USA Sep 22, 2007

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Drive

Convention Center, Pro basketball, Pro Baseball

--John, Austin, TX Aug 7, 2007

Dining tip, Short Walk

Bayou Place, home of several great restaurants, including the fun Hard Rock Cafe, is across the street.

--Nan, USA Jul 1, 2007

Entertainment tip, Short Walk

The theatre district is right there. We saw two plays across the street. The Bayou Place is two blocks away. The Aquarium Center is about 3 1/2 blocks. We walked back from Minute Maid Park. And there were plenty of places to eat within walking distance. If you couldn't walk there was a hotel car to take you.

--Ray, USA May 21, 2007

Reviews represent the opinions of Orbitz customers, not of Orbitz or its staff.

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