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The Lancaster Hotel

Property class: 4

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The exterior of the Lancaster Hotel with a classic facade, a blue awning, and a well-maintained entrance.
A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a central seating area, and a chandelier.
A grand lobby with a staircase, a yellow sofa, and artwork on the walls.
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.
A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
The current price is $325
$278 nightly
$325 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24

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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 Suite (Artist)

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

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Classic Penthouse

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Deluxe Penthouse, 1 King Bed

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
(8 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

In the heart of Houston, The Lancaster Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Daikin Park and George R. Brown Convention Center. .This luxury hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Toyota Center and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Rice University.

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
  • ‪Tavern By Hearsay - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Space City Birria Tacos and More - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Lancaster Hotel

The Lancaster Hotel offers 93 accommodations with free minibar items and espresso makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Houston hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary newspapers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 93 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include a television in a common area, complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy American cuisine at Cultivated F+B, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
Cultivated F+B - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

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

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
This hotel will place a USD 25 authorization on credit cards for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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

The Lancaster Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 890 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1003 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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, convenient and quiet… Very helpful and joyful staff…
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff and amazing customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Every staff member we encountered was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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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 room is a little bit old but well-maintained. There are welcome chocolates and macarons, free snacks and drinks, which make us feel very welcome. Breakfast choices are not that many, but good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The BEST hotel in Houston.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Front desk staff went above & beyond! made a perfect birthday experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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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
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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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Breakfast was great, staff was awesome! Will be staying here more.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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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

8/10 Good

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Breakfast is good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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