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Hip Hotels
Magnolia Hotel is one of Hip Hotels.

1. Magnolia Hotel

7.9
1100 Texas St (at Fannin St), Houston, TX
Hotel · 33 tips and reviews

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: The rooftop pool provides spectacular views of the city.

The Lancaster Hotel is one of Hip Hotels.

2. The Lancaster Hotel

7.6
701 Texas Avenue (Louisiana), Houston, TX
Hotel · 24 tips and reviews

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: The rooms are lovely, but it's the extras that seal the deal: free Town Car service, evening turndown service, complimentary Wi-Fi, a 24-hour concierge

The Westin Houston Downtown is one of Hip Hotels.

3. The Westin Houston Downtown

7.1
1520 Texas St, Houston, TX
Hotel · 31 tips and reviews

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: One of the best steakhouses in town, Vic & Anthony's, is located on the second floor.

Hotel Sorella CITYCENTRE is one of Hip Hotels.

4. Hotel Sorella CITYCENTRE

7.8
800 Sorella Ct (Katy Freeway), Houston, TX
Hotel · 25 tips and reviews

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: Forget paying a visitor fee or sneaking in on a hot day—Sorella opens up its swank pool to any bar or restaurant patron.

Aloft Houston by the Galleria is one of Hip Hotels.

5. Aloft Houston by the Galleria

7.9
5415 Westheimer Rd (at Yorktown St), Houston, TX
Hotel · 40 tips and reviews

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: Great news for frequent travelers: Aloft is from Starwood, which also owns the Westin, Sheraton, The Luxury Collection, St. Regis, Meredian and W chains, so pile up those points.

Hotel Derek is one of Hip Hotels.

6. Hotel Derek

6.5
2525 West Loop S, Houston, TX
Hotel · 53 tips and reviews

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: Hotel Derek's Valentino Vin Bar includes an intimate fine dining restaurant and relaxed wine bar by Italian Wine Hall of Fame member and lauded restaurateur, Piero Selvaggio.

Hotel Granduca is one of Hip Hotels.

7. Hotel Granduca

7.8
1080 Uptown Park Blvd, Houston, TX
Hotel · 21 tips and reviews

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: Granduca's tiny Ristorante Cavour is a hidden gem for upscale Houston diners.

Hotel ZaZa Houston Museum District is one of Hip Hotels.

8. Hotel ZaZa Houston Museum District

8.5
5701 Main St, Houston, TX
Hotel · Museum District · 61 tips and reviews

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: In its previous life, this hotel was a Houston landmark known as The Warwick. Bob Hope once remarked that the greatest view in the world was from the top of the hotel.