The Lancaster Hotel

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
701 Texas St, Houston, TX, 77002
  • Daikin Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Toyota Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • George R. Brown Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Houston, TX (HOU-William P. Hobby)
    ‪32 min drive‬
VIP Access
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  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Producers)

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Playwrights Penthouse)

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Petite)

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Directors Penthouse)

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Penthouse Level)

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Classic Room (Penthouse Level)

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Luxury aparthotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free aparthotel has a 24-hour fitness center 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 center, and valet parking. Each apartment provides a refrigerator 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 like 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 refrigerators 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 phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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

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 upscale aparthotel has 93 apartments on 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 dock
  • 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
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests love the breakfast and restaurant
  • 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 center, a meeting room, and limo/town car service are available. A 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury The Lancaster Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Houston aparthotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 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.
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 58 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.
  • Cribs (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 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)
  • 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-authorize 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 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 at 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 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. 1573 out of 1778 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 1778 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 1778 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1778 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1778 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

Stephen B

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rickey

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Great value, wonderful staff, nice breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curtis, Austin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Candy, Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very helpful and wanted to help you. Great people here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to the venues for a weekend Theatre/Symphony Staycation. Lovely property, felt very intimate, and safe. Superb Staff, each and every one. Great food, and an Amazing Bar.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Amazing Hotel
This hotel is absolutely one of the finest you'll find. They go the extra mile in so many ways to make your stay memorable and comfortable. Beautiful, stunning interior. Exceptionally competent and friendly staff. We always look forward to our next stay at the Lancaster.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lancaster never disappoints. Fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
We love this hotel and it’s bar. Only complaint is the bartenders. ALWAYS have to flag them down for another cocktail they act as if stocking the bar is their priority.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Couple in Chicago
Nice old style hotel. Good service, nicely decorated for christmas. Had an excellent meal in the restaurant and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lancaster Hotel is a true gem. From its outstanding customer service and prime location to its exceptional quality and elegant design, it’s a place you’ll want to experience. The rooms were impeccably clean, and the complimentary wine at check-in, along with the thoughtful in-room amenities, added a special touch. The valet service was also top-notch, making the stay even more enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Lancaster Hotel Review
The stay was great ! Our room was comforrtable and the staff was very courteous
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice staff. Great breakfast. Nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

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

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

KAZEEM

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was respectful, breakfast was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nagi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Asoris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the best time in The Lancaster Hotel. the Room was extremely clean. We loved the complimentary Breakfast and snacks.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iveta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel with friendly staff, clean and at a perfect location. I absolutely loved my stay in the hotel and will be coming back. I won’t hesitate to recommend it to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024