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A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a central seating area, and a chandelier.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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701 Texas St, Houston, TX, 77002
  • Place, Daikin Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, George R. Brown Convention Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Toyota Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Penthouse Level)

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a lamp.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Penthouse Level)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room-2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, two armchairs, a TV, and a minibar.

Deluxe Room-2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

Petite King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a bedside table, and a TV.

Suite (Artist)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 750 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a television.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 256 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Classic Penthouse

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 268 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a large window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a glass shower enclosure, and a wooden door.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a small round table with a book and oranges, a side table with a lamp, and a nightstand with drawers.

Deluxe Penthouse, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (Director Penthouse)

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a desk with books, a chair, a TV, and a chandelier.

Suite (Director Penthouse)

  • City view
  • 1100 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Petite)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a headboard with a geometric pattern, and a patterned curtain.

Room, 1 King Bed (Petite)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 238 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (Playwright Penthouse)

A living room with a blue armchair, a grey sofa, a white coffee table with a book, a white bookshelf, and a desk with a chair.

Suite (Playwright Penthouse)

  • City view
  • 980 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds (Producer)

A modern living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with a chandelier.

Suite, Multiple Beds (Producer)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1270 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Suite (Composer)

A spacious hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, and a chandelier.

Suite (Composer)

  • City view
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Houston

Located in Downtown Houston within a short walk of Daikin Park, The Lancaster Hotel is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as George R. Brown Convention Center. This 93-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with free breakfast, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Bayou Music Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Downtown Aquarium - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Daikin Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • George R. Brown Convention Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Toyota Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Theater District Station - 5 min walk
  • Houston Station - 13 min walk
  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frank's Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Birraporetti's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Understory - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Space City Birria Tacos and More - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tavern By Hearsay - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Lancaster Hotel

Guests of The Lancaster Hotel enjoy a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a 24-hour business center. Valet parking is offered for USD 58.00 per night. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and concierge services. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a meeting room, a computer station, and express check-out.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 55-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Free minibar items, refrigerators, and espresso makers are also standard. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Historic Hotels of America.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 58 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Cultivated F+B

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 12 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1926
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 75
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 75
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 58.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 75 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 75 (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Hotel Lancaster
Lancaster Hotel
Lancaster Hotel Houston
Lancaster Houston
The Lancaster Hotel Houston
The Lancaster Hotel Aparthotel
The Lancaster Hotel Aparthotel Houston

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of The Lancaster Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Houston within a short 12-minute walk of Daikin Park and also 6 minutes on foot from Downtown Aquarium. You'll also find Toyota Center and Westheimer Road within a short drive.

Does The Lancaster Hotel feature a casino at the property?

No, The Lancaster Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Lancaster Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does The Lancaster Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Lancaster Hotel serves free buffet breakfast at Cultivated F+B each morning.

Will The Lancaster Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Lancaster Hotel though service animals are welcome.

How far is the airport from The Lancaster Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Lancaster Hotel is Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU), which is 11.4 mi away (32 minutes by car). Another top airport is George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), which is located 21.2 mi away (29-minute drive).

The Lancaster Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 888 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1001 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We had a lovely day there. The breakfast was good in the morning and the room was impeccable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great staff and amazing customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Every staff member we encountered was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Property was beautiful. Large spacious room, staff were incredibly helpful and attentive. Looking forward to my next stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The Lancaster is always exceptional!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Everyone at the hotel was so kind! The gentlemen at the valet were so friendly as well. Beautiful hotel and room!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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small European hotel in the theater district of Houston, easy walking distance to the Hobby Center/
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice, elegant charming hotel. I will definitely use it again for my travels.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The BEST hotel in Houston.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Front desk staff went above & beyond! made a perfect birthday experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed here with my wife over the weekend for a staycation. Room was great and within walking distance from bars and restaurants downtown. Staff was nice, hotel was beautiful and historic. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Breakfast is good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast was great, staff was awesome! Will be staying here more.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Most pleasurable stay I’ve had in a long time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Best breakfast I’ve ever had at a hotel, you won’t regret staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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A great place to stay and feel special when going to the symphony.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast was great! Room was great also! Awesome 50th Birthday getaway!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a very nice hotel. It is small and very well-appointed. The staff are professional and efficient; the rooms are comfortable and well maintained. The room service is delicious and fresh. They always do an excellent job with guest service. I highly recommend this hotel for a stay in Houston.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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I had the most wonderful experience staying at The Lancaster Hotel. From the moment I arrived, the valet and front desk staff were incredibly warm, professional, and welcoming. The hotel brilliantly blends historic elegance with modern comforts, and the rooms were absolutely immaculate. The complimentary mini-bar snacks and artistic decor were such thoughtful touches. I also thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast and the convenient walking distance to downtown's top spots. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Houston!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The Lancaster is always our favorite hotel for downtown activities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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One of our favorite places to stay in Houston. Class, clean and a great vibe at the restaurant/bar. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Staff was outstanding. Nice restaurant on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The best stay in downtown Houston. The staff, the rooms and the food are impeccable!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was fantastic! The entire staff is amazing from the Valet, Housekeeping, Hotel Clerks, and the restaurant staff! The rooms are very clean!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026