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The Lancaster Hotel

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Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free minibar, in-room safe
Lobby sitting area
42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, MP3 dock

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

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701 Texas St, Houston, TX, 77002
  • Jesse H. Jones Hall
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bayou Music Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Downtown Aquarium
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Houston, TX (HOU-William P. Hobby)
    ‪32 min drive‬
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Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Producers)

  • 118 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, MP3 dock

Suite, 1 King Bed (Playwrights Penthouse)

  • 91 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed (Petite)

  • 22 sq m
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed (Directors Penthouse)

  • 102 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Penthouse Level)

  • 42 sq m
  • Studio
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 42 sq m
  • Studio
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 46 sq m
  • Studio
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room (Penthouse Level)

  • 25 sq m
  • Studio
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 24 sq m
  • Studio
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, MP3 dock

Suite, 1 King Bed (Artist)

  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Lancaster Hotel

Historic Houston aparthotel in Downtown Houston with free breakfast
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free aparthotel has a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour business centre and valet parking. Each apartment provides a fridge and a coffee/tea maker, plus free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Comforts include a pillowtop bed and premium bedding, and guests will also appreciate thoughtful touches, such as free minibar items and an espresso maker. Weekly housekeeping is available.
The Lancaster Hotel offers 93 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and free minibar items. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and espresso makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

This Houston aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a safe and complimentary bottles of water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.

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

The free breakfast at The Lancaster Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Downtown Aquarium. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a 24-hour gym. Built in 1926, this upmarket aparthotel has 93 apartments over 12 floors. Each apartment includes amenities such as free WiFi and a free stocked minibar.
  • Each apartment offers free minibar items, a pillowtop bed and an MP3 docking station
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at Cultivated F+B
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests love the restaurant and breakfast
  • 12 minutes by foot from Daikin Park and a 2-minute drive from Toyota Center
  • Cruise terminal shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre, a meeting room, and limo/town car service are available. A 24-hour fitness centre, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Lancaster Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Houston aparthotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.
Cultivated F+B – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car not required
  • Valet parking on site (USD 53 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Restaurants on site

  • Cultivated F+B

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Limited room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: USD 20 per day

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock
  • TV in common areas

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Work spaces

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Laptop workspace
  • Meeting room

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Free bottled water
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Phone
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Location highlights

  • In a business district
  • In a historical district
  • In a shopping district
  • In an entertainment district
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a metro station
  • Near a train station

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 12 floors
  • 93 units
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1926
  • Connecting units available
  • Soundproofing

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

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Valet parking fee: USD 53 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 75 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 75 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The Lancaster Hotel offers transfers from the cruise terminal (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. 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.
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

  • Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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. 1532 out of 1736 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 1736 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 1736 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1736 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1736 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Beautiful hotel. Staff never missed a beat.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Amazing
Great experience! The staff was so friendly and accommodating. Beautiful inside and the food at the bar was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Truly THE Place to Stay in Houston
The staff are the most welcoming people and I look forward to seeing them again in the coming year. My favorite amenity is the snack drawer with free drinks, candy, cookies, and chips that are replenished daily. The hotel restaurant is equally outstanding and makes single diners feel right at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Lancaster never disappoints
The Lancaster is a beautiful hotel located in a very convenient spot downtown. Rooms are spacious and well appointed. Enjoyed the bar as well with a delicious dirty martini! Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bailey

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort
I wish every hotel was like this. Clean, comfortable, and quiet. It's the same every time we stay. We know we are going to enjoy it and it does not disappoint. What really sets this hotel apart is the friendliness and attentiveness of the staff. From the first valet that opens your door, to the doorman, the front desk, the bartenders and waiters, housekeeping, etc. - everyone is smiling, professional and so helpful if you need anything. We don't like to stay anywhere else when we come to Houston.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel. Service was excellent - the front desk was professional and granted me a late check out. It’s probably the nicest hotel in Houston.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great hotel, perfect location, yummy food & drinks
This hotel is a gem. The rooms are lovely. The fridge is full of drinks and good snacks. The bar/restaurant is top notch. The breakfast is included and like those a fine European hotel would offer. Staff is great. Five stars all the way! And the location...just a block from the symphony hall and opera house...wow!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A classic hotel from 1926 with impeccable service. food, and security.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Dean

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is great and the amenities and snacks that are complimentary were great. However they only checked me in almost at 4PM and only because I went to ask how far they were with my room and check in time is at 3! Did not offer me even a glass of water or anything while I was waiting. The staff is rude! And overall not a great stay…. I would not be here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lancaster is a lovely classic property. Immaculate and service-oriented. The rooms are quite small but very comfortable with all the amenities and more. We will stay again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Brian M
Amazing! Great art throughout, the restaurant was top notch, and the service was superb. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela, Kingwood

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the quietness of the room and extra amenities from robe/slippers, free snacks/drinks, and delicious breakfast buffet to extremely accommodating and kind staff, the Lancaster feels luxurious. Wish we had gotten the extra VIP/room upgrade Expedia said.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nader

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Tarra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a beautiful property. The location is wonderful, right in the heart of the art district and walkable to restaurants, shows, and street art. The amenities are great!- breakfast, gym, in room snacks and nespresso coffee, on site art gallery, and welcome Champagne. I am marking them down because you can hear everything in the room. There was a car alarm that went off for 2 or more hours and it was from the valet parking area. It went off so long that my brain made it a permanent sound. You could also hear the showers from other rooms, doors closing, everything. It was so terrible that I did not get a good night of sleep and I woke up with a headache. If I do stay again I would bring my noise machine and/or earplugs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very nice hotel
Nice clean hotel in a wondful location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms, free snacks in each room. Walking distance to many wonderful venues nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The hotel is stunning! It is walking distance to many of the downtown events. The staff were very attentive and engaging. There was an issue with the chain in the toilet tank and I reported it, within 10 minutes someone came to fix it. The bar was lovely, we ended each evening there with a nightcap. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great Spot
The location is great. The rooms were very clean, comfortable and quiet. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Perfect Anniversary Celebration at The Lancaster
We celebrated our 18th anniversary at The Lancaster Hotel and it was an unforgettable experience! Our room was elegant and comfortable, and the on-site restaurant served an exquisite dinner that we thoroughly enjoyed. The hotel’s location was ideal for exploring the area, making it easy to enjoy nearby attractions. Overall, The Lancaster Hotel exceeded our expectations and provided the perfect backdrop for our celebration. We can’t wait to return for future anniversaries! Thank you for making our stay so memorable!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024