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Often touted as having an Old World ambiance, this Gulf Coast hotel and townhouse apartments are actually more New Orleans than Orleans. Unique antiques furnish each suite, including the 1,700-square foot penthouse. Casually elegant comfort extends to public spaces providing seating as relaxing as, though far more stylish than, a beach hammock. The award-winning restaurant shuns food fads, favouring a classic French menu bent a bit to make the most of local, seasonal ingredients.
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Cosy and conveniently downtown, this intimate hotel is a quiet haven with all the business travel needs (eg, speakerphones and extra phone lines) discreetly at the ready. Overstuffed sofas, extra pillows, and bedding any grandmother would love, ensures that you sleep like a baby. If you’d like to host a meeting room in a space without an ugly acoustic tile ceiling, the Lancaster’s four meeting rooms accommodate up to 150. Bistro Lancaster has a pianist Friday and Saturday evenings and jazz brunch Sundays.
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With so many restaurants and watering holes within easy walking distance, this intimate bed and breakfast has no need to offer dining (complimentary breakfast served daily and there’s no need to rush out early – breakfast ends at noon). Several rooms have whirlpool baths and most have a balcony or open onto the gardens and pool. Uptight business travellers should note that these rooms are not easily adapted for office work; those who like to work and play can always ask the front desk to handle fax and messages.
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The folksy Texan act ends with the [name] – the hotel itself is modern in the extreme. Everything electronic one might need is supplied while the bar and sleek salon focus on trendy tiny drinks rather than bourbon and branch water. The staff are all Houston boosters and eager to help guests find entertainment and enjoy the city, though not to the point of being overbearing. Instead of shuttling guests about in a van, the Sam offers car service in the downtown area – free, air-conditioned rides to restaurants, art venues, and the nightclub of the moment.
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Lux digs only minutes from the airport? Indeed. The opulent décor stops just short of being too too. Murals and elegant wood furniture give rooms an old-fashioned feel and the French flair extends to the hotel’s irresistible bakery. Amenities include masseuses and translators on staff and free shuttle service to local shops and restaurants. Handy for those who fear Houston’s awful traffic, yet one wonders who needs a ride to a restaurant when staying with a hotel boasting two excellent eateries. The brasserie serves poolside. Why leave?
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