This hotel had A LOT of pros (and only a few cons), but overall, we had a wonderful stay…read more
For starters, it's walking distance to several downtown hotspots. Not once did we feel uneasy (and we live in the Houston area - did a staycation for my husband's birthday). A few years ago, it would be a different story. There are a few homeless in the general area, but they aren't disruptive.
We stayed in room 705, complete with a city view. It was quiet and lovely. I wish the rooms had a full-size fridge and cooking area, but for downtown, the suites are just as big as a studio apartment. There's space-themed decor throughout the hotel.
I found the valet pricing to be a bit steep, and unfortunately, I have reason to believe two pairs of sunglasses were stolen from my vehicle. (I realize they should have been put in my purse immediately after use, but it slipped my mind, and out of habit, I put them in the console.) Regardless, it's frustrating. It also took 10-15 minutes for valet to pull our car around, so that's something to keep in mind.
The evening reception was nice, especially with the two drinks/person/night. We had chips and queso, though they had a few other offerings. Make sure you get the card at the front desk. The front desk staff will also try to sell you on destinations for a cheap rate. I'm not sure when this became a thing, but instead of telling us about the evening reception and breakfast, they tried selling us on a stay in Chicago. I really just wanted to go to our room since I did everything on the app.
We also found the breakfast to be worth every penny to stay in this hotel. I can't have gluten, and there isn't any GF bread. I had eggs, potatoes, grits, and coffee. There were cereal, fruit, yogurt, and waffle-making options as well. I appreciated the coffee bar having various syrups.
The hotel was extremely accessible for those with disabilities/handicaps. We saw several people in wheelchairs or with assistance.
Hearsay on the Green is inside the hotel, and the food is priced well for what you get (and it's excellent).
If you DoorDash, the Dasher has to leave your food/items at the front desk. They are not permitted to go up to guest rooms.
The rooftop pool and hot tub offer views of the city and Toyota Center (excellent people watching).
Overall, I'd stay again (but I'd ensure I brought my cheap sunglasses and not my Maui Jims).