The Lancaster Hotel

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

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
  • 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
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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

Historic Houston aparthotel in Downtown Houston with free breakfast
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free aparthotel has a 24-hour fitness centre 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 centre and valet parking. Each apartment provides a fridge 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, such as 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 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.

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

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 upmarket aparthotel has 93 apartments over 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 docking station
  • 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
  • On-site 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 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.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.
Cultivated F+B – This restaurant specialises 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 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 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 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

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-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
The Lancaster Hotel offers transfers from the cruise terminal (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, 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 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

The Lancaster Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1513 out of 1716 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 1716 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 1716 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1716 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1716 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

Brandy

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

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms, free snacks in each room. Walking distance to many wonderful venues nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The hotel is stunning! It is walking distance to many of the downtown events. The staff were very attentive and engaging. There was an issue with the chain in the toilet tank and I reported it, within 10 minutes someone came to fix it. The bar was lovely, we ended each evening there with a nightcap. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great Spot
The location is great. The rooms were very clean, comfortable and quiet. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Perfect Anniversary Celebration at The Lancaster
We celebrated our 18th anniversary at The Lancaster Hotel and it was an unforgettable experience! Our room was elegant and comfortable, and the on-site restaurant served an exquisite dinner that we thoroughly enjoyed. The hotel’s location was ideal for exploring the area, making it easy to enjoy nearby attractions. Overall, The Lancaster Hotel exceeded our expectations and provided the perfect backdrop for our celebration. We can’t wait to return for future anniversaries! Thank you for making our stay so memorable!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is top notch-most notably the professional and personable staff at all levels! Beautiful touches such as floral arrangements and fine art make this place stand out!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred, Valencia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food and Service were 5 star!! Staff is tremendous. The room was beautiful and the snacks and drinks without costing $200 we’re really great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel - the location (close to theaters, restaurants), the staff was helpful and friendly, the hotel is beautiful and the amenities offered go above and beyond most hotels. Definitely making this a regular stay when we are downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness
I would have gladly given all excellent and 5 stars but the air conditioning is super load and comes on for a few minutes it seemed like off and on all night long. The fan makes a lot of noise. Thankfully the room stayed cool but it was very loud and hard to sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darynda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location … even though downtown has some yucky areas. Fabulous service! Comfortable and super clean rooms. Excellent breakfast and complimentary snacks! Always a treat to stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a really amazing stay! The room was clean and relaxing. The music coming from the Houston Symphony building just outside our room was very soothing! Complimentary breakfast bar was amazing! Can’t wait to stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glee

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Number one Hotel in Texas!!!
Couldn't have asked for better service! First class from stem to stern!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cars are super loud passing by at night, there's a lot of vagrants and homeless milling about at night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hamza

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Ramiro

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
A must!
The Lancaster has become our go to hotel for my partner and I when attending an event in the theater district. Its absolutely gorgeous with its rich history and the attentiveness of the staff is a HUGE cherry on top. The staff is incredibly courteous and always available to assist. The fact that all the theaters are within walking distance is a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shiela

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and luxurious facilities. Every need was met, and exceeded expectations! Will definitely recommend this hotel to anyone staying in the area, especially those attending a performance at the Alley.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott, Katy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for anyone, even locals, for an enjoyable stay in the theater district. Do not drive home. Make it a late night with a great night sleep with a fine breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024