The Lancaster Hotel - redefining modern hospitality in Houston

Guests of The Lancaster can expect a newly-remodelled, classically elegant boutique hotel nestled within Houston’s renowned Theater District within walking distance of Houston’s downtown hub of restaurants, live music, night clubs and fun. The renovated hotel has placed a new focus on the visual arts with a scene-stealing collection of more than 200 contemporary works of art by internationally recognized and respected Texas artists. Known for its warm and exceptional service, guests will feel welcomed and relaxed during their stay.

Aside from The Lancaster Hotel’s history, location and offerings, its staff makes each guest feel that their stay is of the utmost importance – whether they are interested in the hotel’s history, a tour of The Lancaster Contemporary Art Collection or simply a recommendation as to what their favourite entrée might be at the onsite restaurant, Cultivated F+B. It is also the only hotel that can claim cornerstone proximity to Houston’s celebrated Opera, Ballet, Symphony and word-class theatres all within a block of your stay.

Built in 1926, the Italianate facade of The Lancaster was designed by noted architect Joseph Finger who also designed the Art Deco Houston City Hall, which is just a few steps from The Lancaster. Originally named The Auditorium Hotel, it sat across from the city’s main performance venue at that time until the construction on that site of The Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing arts. Guests of The Lancaster have included vaudeville performers, circus acts, opera, theatre and movie stars and even rodeo performers. A horse named Phantom also visited the lobby to promote the Houston Rodeo in 1935.

The Lancaster Hotel has always been noted for its exceptional guest service. Still, we are quick to embrace ways to enhance that service by anticipating the needs and comfort of our guests – Whether its complimentary snacks and beverages in each guest room and suite, casually elegant dining in the Lancaster’s Cultivated F+B restaurant or the complimentary daily gourmet breakfast offered each morning on the Mezzanine.

The Lancaster is genuinely a special hotel. It begins with the hotel’s entire staff starting with the efficient greeting on arrival by our valets and the warm reception at the Front Desk, to superb dining at our Cultivated F+B restaurant to the design of the hotel’s public areas, guest rooms and suites. To further enhance the guest experience, each room features Nespresso coffee, Frette linens and Bulgari bath products.

The desire of each guest to experience something unique or stimulating during their stay has inspired an evolution of hospitality. The Lancaster Hotel is inspired to provide each guest with a memorable experience in the hotel and throughout Houston. For example, The Lancaster will provide personal tours of  The Lancaster’s exceptional contemporary art collection and will serve up a custom cocktail and gourmet dinner at Cultivated F+B before a night of culture in downtown Houston’s premier Theater District. For outside adventure, we consider it our job to know the places, sights and sounds that might be of interest to our guests and make recommendations to enhance their Houston visit.

Some of my personal highlights in Houston include The Heights neighbourhood along 19th Street with unusual and vintage shopping, restaurants, and gastropubs; Bayou Bend Home and Gardens; the underground 1926 Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern; and the National Museum of Funeral History to name a few.

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