The Lancaster Hotel
Hotel · Downtown ·
Elegant rooms, complimentary breakfast, wine hour, and shuttle
Elegant rooms, complimentary breakfast, wine hour, and shuttle
"There's always been a lot of buzz surrounding The Lancaster, a historic hotel that enjoys a great location in the heart of the Houston Theater District. The 93 guest rooms and suites boast luxurious touches like Carrara marble and upscale finishes, along with Bulgari toiletries and Frette linens. There's a new focus on contemporary art, with each room featuring a unique piece, as well as an on-site restaurant and bar, Cultivated F+B." - Diana Oates, Mai Pham
"The Lancaster Hotel’s new tea service features two Saturday seatings at noon and 2:30 p.m. on the hotel’s mezzanine level. Tea drinkers are treated to a three-course menu, with hot teas; scones with Devonshire cream, housemade jam, and lemon curd; tea sandwiches; and pastries for $79 per person and $59 for children ages 12 and under. Diners can also opt for a festival holiday-themed tea time held through December 29, for $89 per person. Reservations can be made with 48-hour notice, and valet parking is available for $10 per vehicle." - Megha McSwain
"The Lancaster Hotel’s new tea service features two Saturday seatings at noon and 2:30 p.m. on the hotel’s mezzanine level. Tea drinkers are treated to a three-course menu, with hot teas; scones with Devonshire cream, housemade jam, and lemon curd; tea sandwiches; and pastries for $79 per person and $59 for children ages 12 and under. Diners can also opt for a festival holiday-themed tea time held from November 16 through December 29, for $89 per person. Reservations can be made with 48-hour notice, and valet parking is available for $10 per vehicle." - Brittany Britto Garley, Megha McSwain
"A downtown Houston landmark combining mature, art-filled decor with well-appointed rooms and suites and consistently praised, top-notch service from a polished staff." - Paul Brady Paul Brady Paul Brady is the news director at Travel + Leisure and the brand's expert on cruise travel. He has been covering the travel industry for more than 15 years for outlets including Condé Nast Traveler, Skift, and The Huffington Post. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"If planning a visit to the Wortham Theater for the Nutcracker, consider Lancaster Hotel’s elegant holiday afternoon tea before or after the show. Two seatings are offered at noon and 2:30 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday through December 31, during which a selection of hot teas, tea sandwiches, cranberry scones, and seasonal patisserie are on offer. The experience is topped off with a complimentary tea tin to takeaway, packed with Lancaster’s specialty holiday spiced black tea." - Megha McSwain, Brittany Britto Garley