The Lancaster Hotel
701 Texas Avenue, Downtown Houston, Houston, TX 77002, United States – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.5/10! (score from 599 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Mark in the restaurant was so lovely after a long day driving. We had the best meal and he was so accommodating
United Kingdom
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Located in the lively Theatre District of Houston, Texas, this boutique hotel is listed as a Texas Historical Landmark and a Historic Hotel of America. The hotel features free WiFi and an intimate dining experience at Cultivated F+B, which serves American cuisine. Guest rooms at The Lancaster Hotel have a seating area with a sofa and flat-screen TV. A work desk and ironing facilities are also provided. Guests can enjoy coffee from Speedy Boy Coffee, the on-site coffee shop. Car service to downtown attractions and a multilingual concierge service are available. The Lancaster offers a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning in the Mezzanine. The on-site restaurant also offers a made-to-order breakfast menu. The Houston Museum District is less than 5 km from the hotel. The George R. Brown Convention Center is within a 5-minute drive. An airport shuttle to Bush Intercontinental is available for a fee.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
The Lancaster Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 11 Jun 2009.- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Bar
- Superb breakfast
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Rebecca
United Kingdom“Mark in the restaurant was so lovely after a long day driving. We had the best meal and he was so accommodating”- KapilUnited Kingdom“Everything - it’s an amazing boutique hotel with special and happy service.”
- Dominique
Belgium“Stylish hotel, nicely decorated. The rooms are spacious, luxurious and very clean. Comfortable bed, luxurious toiletries from Bvlgari. Very good breakfast buffet. The free minibar with drinks and sweets is really an exceptional bonus that you...” 
NicholasUnited Kingdom“Friendly staff got to know me by name as i stayed for over a week.”
Linda
Latvia“Big comfortable room. Good quality breakfast and free snacks in the room.”
CharlesUnited Kingdom“A wonderful historic building, with good sized bedrooms and comfortable beds.”
Kitty
Australia“We really enjoyed our stay at the Lancaster. It is a very comfortable hotel and conveniently located to downtown Houston. The staff were excellent! I recommend this hotel.”
Sven
Netherlands“Breakfast was tasty, simple but complete - but not at all in class with European Hotels for the same price range. Luxurious bed, very comfortable. A nice bathroom, however not really with modern hardware (again, thinking in relation with the...”
Daffeyo
United States“I adore boutique hotels and The Lancaster is perfect! The solicitousness of the staff, the delightful service and sumptuous room is wonderful! The Lancaster is my new favorite hotel in Houston!!!”
Michele
Singapore“EXCELLENT LOCATION SAFE NICE ROOM SIZE GOOD STAFF SERVICE”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Do you have Handicapped Parking?
We only provide Valet parking whom will be more than happy to assist!Answered on 22 April 2021Where is there free parking?
Good afternoon, Meters are FREE after 6 pm Monday-Saturday and all day Sunday. Kindest regards, LauraAnswered on 12 November 2019Is there shuttle service available from the George Bush IAH Airport? If so, what is the cost?
Our shuttle service has been suspended since the pandemic began, we apologize for any inconvenience. However our third party car service can accommoda..Answered on 30 October 2021Is there a pool?
We don't have a pool. Thank you.Answered on 5 August 2022Good Evening, my husband and I are due to stay with you soon. We’d like our family to join us for breakfast. Please let me know if this is possible?
Absolutely! The charge will be $16.00 per Guest. Looking forward to your stay! LauraAnswered on 20 December 2021is there a deposit for the rooms?
Depending on how you book ( Advanced Purchase, Book Now, Pay Now ), a deposit may be required for the stay. All rooms require a $100 security deposit.Answered on 25 October 2021- Still looking?
Hotel surroundings *
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Cultivated F+B
- CuisineAmerican
- AmbianceModern
Facilities of The Lancaster HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 9.4
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Bar
- Superb breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- City view
- Coffee machine
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- CyclingOff-site
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
- Desk
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- iPod dock
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagne
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser press
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centre
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Safety deposit box
- Minimarket on site
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Wake-up service
- Tile/marble floor
- Heating
- Car hire
- Carpeted
- Soundproof rooms
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
- Lower bathroom sink
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Fitness
- MassageAdditional charge
- Fitness centre
- English
- Spanish
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash is not accepted
The Lancaster Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please inform The Lancaster Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
FAQs about The Lancaster Hotel
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Room options at The Lancaster Hotel include:
- Double
- Suite
- Single
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The Lancaster Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Fitness centre
- Massage
- Cycling
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Fitness
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The Lancaster Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Cultivated F+B
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The Lancaster Hotel is 350 yards from the centre of Houston. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Guests staying at The Lancaster Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
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Check-in at The Lancaster Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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The prices at The Lancaster Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
