Houston Grand Hotel - River Oaks
Hotel · Afton Oaks ·
Afternoon tea with harpist, champagne, sandwiches, scones
Afternoon tea with harpist, champagne, sandwiches, scones
"Located in between the prestigious River Oaks neighborhood and The Galleria, the luxurious St. Regis looks a bit like a glamorous high-rise condominium. Junior suites have a separate sleeping area and floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the pool and the city. The king-size beds have pillow top mattresses, and the bathrooms are outfitted in granite and marble—another reminder that no, this isn't your typical Houston hotel. Note, also, that afternoon tea is a storied tradition at The St. Regis, no matter the location." - Diana Oates, Mai Pham
"This elegant River Oaks hotel offers a two-hour tea service by reservation only in its luxe Tea Lounge on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The highly sought-after experience features sweet and savory treats served alongside cups of St. Regis tea blends, plus live music from a harpist." - Brittany Britto Garley, Megha McSwain
"This Galleria-area hotel pool and its wide deck area are the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. The drink menu keeps it simple, with wines, classic bloody marys, buckets of High Noon seltzers, and beer, which pair well with delicious bar food like burgers and wings, and lighter options like its tropical fruit plate and caesar salads." - Brittany Britto Garley
"First opened as the Remington Hotel in the Post Oak business park in 1982, this 12-floor Galleria-area property became the St. Regis in 2000. And it’s everything you’d expect from the St. Regis—“a place where exception is the rule”—with a side of Southern hospitality. The reception desk and concierge are available any time of day or night, as is the hotel’s longstanding signature butler service. From the lush landscaping in the circular driveway to plush leather furniture, spectacular chandeliers, and gleaming marble floors throughout the hotel, it feels rich and regal. Guest rooms are equally fit for royalty with floor‐to‐ceiling windows, LG flat‐screen HD televisions, DVD players, audio sound and entertainment systems—and generous, Texas-size real estate. Everything is bigger at the St. Regis, which is known for having some of the largest hotel rooms (at least 500 square feet) in the city."
"What's the big picture?Located in between the prestigious River Oaks neighborhood and The Galleria, this luxurious hotel looks a bit like a glamorous high-rise condominium. Survey the crowd—what's it like?Fashionable but friendly. Give us the details on the rooms.We stayed in a junior suite, which had a separate sleeping area and floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the pool and River Oaks. The king-size bed had a pillow top, and the bathroom was outfitted in granite and marble—another reminder that no, this isn't your typical Houston hotel. The comfy, ergonomically designed leather desk chair was perfect for catching up on work. Any other details we should know?With room rates like these, you'd think—or hope—that wifi would be free. It's not; rather, it costs $14.95 for basic service and $17.95 for "enhanced" service. Staff: If you could award one a trophy, who gets it, and why?The butler—a signature St. Regis offering. What other features are worth a mention?Afternoon Tea is a storied tradition at The St. Regis, no matter the location. There are a few options; the Distinctive Tea Service ($69), for instance, includes a selection of teas; amuse-bouches like aged gruyere, roasted peppers, and pecans; scones; and Veuve Clicquot. Who should be booking a stay here?Those with an affinity for fine hospitality will appreciate the St. Regis' dedication to meeting your every need with glamorous grace. While this isn't necessarily the most hip hotel, its old-school charm really fills our (tea) cup." - Diana Oates
