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The Lancaster Hotel

4.0 star property
Historic Houston aparthotel in Downtown Houston with free breakfast
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Exterior
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free minibar, in-room safe
42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, MP3 dock
42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, MP3 dock
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Room service
    Room service

Explore the area

Map
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

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Producers)

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

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Producers)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
  • 118 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Playwrights Penthouse)

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Playwrights Penthouse)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 91 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Petite)

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Petite)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 22 sq m
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Directors Penthouse)

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Directors Penthouse)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
  • 102 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Penthouse Level)

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Penthouse Level)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 42 sq m
  • Studio
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • Studio
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 46 sq m
  • Studio
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Room (Penthouse Level)

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

Classic Room (Penthouse Level)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 25 sq m
  • Studio
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 24 sq m
  • Studio
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Artist)

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Artist)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Houston

The Lancaster Hotel places you in the centre of Houston, within a 30-minute stroll of Minute Maid Park and George R. Brown Convention Center. Highlights at this boutique aparthotel include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and a 24-hour gym. .Each apartment is soundproofed and features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, along with free WiFi, an MP3 dock and an espresso maker. A fridge and room service make in-room dining easy, and the minibar provides free refreshments. Nice touches to enhance your stay include dressing gowns and slippers, while a pillowtop bed and premium bedding invite a good night's rest. Free newspapers, free local calls and free bottled water are also available. Weekly housekeeping is available. .The restaurant, Cultivated F+B, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the aparthotel's own lounge bar. Business amenities include a meeting room, a 24-hour business centre, and limo/town car service. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also valet parking, along with the convenience of a cruise terminal shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Downtown Houston aparthotel include Toyota Center and University of Houston.
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What's nearby

  • Downtown Aquarium - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Minute Maid Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Toyota Center - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • George R. Brown Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • University of Houston - 7 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Theater District Station - 4 min walk
  • Houston Station - 12 min walk
  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frank's Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Birraporetti's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rhapsody Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Day 6 Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coterie - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Lancaster Hotel

Historic Houston aparthotel in Downtown Houston with free breakfast
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.

  • 93 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • Built in 1926
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
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 dressing gowns, 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.

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
For more details, 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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Lancaster Hotel?

The Lancaster Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lancaster Hotel on 28 Nov 2024 start from AU$403.90, including 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.

Is parking available at The Lancaster Hotel?

Yep, The Lancaster Hotel has valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 53 per night.

What makes The Lancaster Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and romance packages, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Lancaster Hotel.

Does The Lancaster Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, our guests can't get enough of the free buffet brekkie here! Offered daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Lancaster Hotel?

No, The Lancaster Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Lancaster Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Lancaster Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Lancaster Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Lancaster Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1477 out of 1677 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 1677 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 1677 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1677 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1677 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

Sarahi

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff was excellent. The room was pretty small.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tiffany

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The front staff was amazing However the valet staff was the scariest group of men I have seen! Very rude and disrespectful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

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

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

rebecca

Love the Lancaster
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice area. Many eateries and clubs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irvy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, quite excellent. Extremely kind and helpful staff. Perfect boutique hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Théodore

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful hotel. The staff was lovely, helpful, and kind. The artwork throughout was a total joy. A great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Personal Touch!
I love this hotel, I have stayed here about five times. The attention to detail and the personal extras that they give is amazing. They provide a handwritten note to welcome you to your room give free, minibar, snacks, and drinks. The buffet breakfast is delicious.. I would highly recommend this to anyone traveling to Houston or Galveston as a stopover
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

W. Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It was a very nice boutique hotel with probably the best free breakfast I’ve ever had at a hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great boutique hotel downtown Houston
Traveled to Houston for an Astros Baseball game! The hotel was within a 15 minute walk..great location! The hotel was excellent..all the employees were extremely friendly, very quiet, super comfortable...will stay there again if we return!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corrin

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel very clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT

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

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT

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

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Love Lancaster!
I absolutely love this hotel!!! Second time staying here and enjoyed it even more. Beautiful property with easy quick check in and attentive friendly staff. And offering sparkling wine upon arrival. Room was spacious and beautiful too. Great breakfast with lots of choices too. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari, Carrollton

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Weyinmi

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dori

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