The Lancaster Hotel

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Luxury
4.0 star property
9.8

Exceptional

Historic elegance in Houston's theater district

Beautifully appointed in a historic downtown building, this elegant hotel offers a serene escape amidst Houston's vibrant theater district. Delight in clean and beautiful rooms, a breakfast buffet, and an upscale on-site restaurant, ensuring a luxurious and memorable stay.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
The current price is SAR 916
SAR 1,072 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sep - 26 Sep

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a lamp.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Penthouse Level)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, two armchairs, a TV, and a minibar.

Deluxe Room-2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

Petite King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • 46 sq m
  • 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
  • 42 sq m
  • 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
  • 42 sq m
  • 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
  • 102 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(7 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 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
  • 91 sq m
  • 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
  • 118 sq m
  • 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
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Houston, a neighborhood in Houston, The Lancaster Hotel is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Memorial City Mall and CityCentre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Downtown Aquarium. Check out an event or a game at Daikin Park, and consider making time for Houston Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Houston travel guide
Map
701 Texas St, Houston, TX, 77002

What's nearby

  • An aquarium entrance with a dolphin sculpture, palm trees, and a large building with signage.
    Downtown Aquarium
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A baseball stadium with a city skyline in the background.
    Daikin Park
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The George R. Brown Convention Center with its distinctive red and glass facade, outdoor seating area, and surrounding urban landscape.
    George R. Brown Convention Center
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • A bronze statue of a basketball player with a jersey number 34, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings in the background.
    Toyota Center
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bayou Music Center
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

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

About this property

The Lancaster Hotel

  • Luxury upscale hotel near Daikin Park
  • Located close to Toyota Center and George R. Brown Convention Center, The Lancaster Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Cultivated F+B, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • Valet parking (surcharge), express check-out, and multilingual staff
    • A computer station, a front-desk safe, and concierge services
    • A banquet hall, a TV in the lobby, and an elevator
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, breakfast, and central location
  • Room features
  • All 93 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and free stocked minibars. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
    • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

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

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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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lancaster Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lancaster Hotel?

As of 18 Ramadan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lancaster Hotel on 25 Ramadan 2026 start from SAR 916, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 58.00 per night.

What time is check-in at The Lancaster Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 75 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Lancaster Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for USD 75 (subject to availability).

Where is The Lancaster Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Houston, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Daikin Park, George R. Brown Convention Center, and Toyota Center. Rice University and University of Houston are also within 6 mi (10 km). Theater District Station and Preston Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

The Lancaster Hotel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 888 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1001 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was amazing! Great stay and beautiful classic hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel, staff and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I've stayed at the Ritz Carlton twice and this hotel gives the same vibe but at a fraction of the price. Also, all the snacks and drinks in the room are complimentary. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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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Wonderful!! Full of old world charm and character but with all the modern amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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I had the most wonderful experience staying at The Lancaster Hotel. From the moment I arrived, the valet and front desk staff were incredibly warm, professional, and welcoming. The hotel brilliantly blends historic elegance with modern comforts, and the rooms were absolutely immaculate. The complimentary mini-bar snacks and artistic decor were such thoughtful touches. I also thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast and the convenient walking distance to downtown's top spots. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Houston!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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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Staff was outstanding. Nice restaurant on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was fantastic! The entire staff is amazing from the Valet, Housekeeping, Hotel Clerks, and the restaurant staff! The rooms are very clean!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing Breakfast. Super clean bar area and great Service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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You will not find better customer service or nicer staff at any hotel! We had the absolute best stay ever at The Lancaster!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Every detail is perfect at the Lancaster. I’ve stayed many times over the years and forget just how good it is, from free snacks in the room to a delicious full breakfast, down to the small details like Frette towels, Bulgari soaps and a beautiful art collection. Convenient location and friendly staff. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Free breakfast was good. Offered fresh fruit, eggs, bacon. Much better than the average free hotel breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Courteous attentive staff! Comfortable beds! Perfect location!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026