The St. Regis Houston

I’ve stayed at so many Marriott’s and have been a lifeline Titanium for about 8 years. This stay was by far one of the best ever in every aspect. Staff was wonderful, and the level of attention to every detail is probably the best any guest could experience. Just doesn’t get any better than the St. Regis, Houston.

The St. Regis Houston isn’t the newest or flashiest hotel in town. With its oak-paneled walls, equestrian artwork, and generous use of saddle leather, it feels old-school in a very Texas sort of way. If your priority is sleek, cutting-edge design and the latest in-room technology, this may not be the place for you. Where the hotel truly excels, however, is in its service. At many luxury properties, a handful of standout staff members elevate the experience. But at the St. Regis Houston, every employee embodies hospitality at its finest—whether it’s the bell staff, front desk associates, butlers, or restaurant servers, each interaction feels effortless yet thoughtful, never scripted or stuffy. As with many St. Regis properties in North America, the brand’s signature butler service is reserved for suite guests. However, unlike some sister hotels that shrunk the offering in the wake of Covid, these butlers provide the full range of services, from delivering complimentary coffee and tea on a silver tray to assisting with packing and unpacking, clothes pressing (two garments per day, gratis), and arranging transportation. Guests can also take advantage of the house car, which operates on a first-come, first-served basis in the late morning, afternoon, and evening. It offers complimentary round-trip service within a two-mile radius, covering destinations like The Galleria as well as numerous upscale restaurants, banks, and essential stops. Dining at the hotel is another strong point. Breakfast is available until 11 a.m. and arrived promptly via in-room dining, with both quality and presentation at the highest standard. 24-hour room service is available, and the hotel’s Remington lounge offers a dinner menu that, while not avant-garde, delivers solid and reasonably priced dishes for a luxury property. Don’t be fooled by the term “lounge”—the space is expansive and feels more like an elegant bistro than a typical hotel bar. Dessert, in particular, stands out as a real highlight and should not be missed. Before my stay, I read reviews mentioning wear and tear in the rooms. While I can’t speak for standard accommodations, my Astor Suite was well maintained, possibly reflecting the tendency for hotels to prioritize suite upkeep. While the rooms lean traditional in design, they've been gussied up with Illy espresso machines and late-model flat-screen TVs. Suites also have Bose surround-sound systems and jetted tubs, though I'm told the jacuzzi feature is currently down for maintenance. For those so inclined, a rooftop pool beckons, complete with a rock fountain and cabanas (on account of the light use, service is by QR code). There's also an adjacent spa, which operates by appointment only, and a small but well-maintained fitness center. Marble showers and lockers are available to poolgoers or those who would like to freshen up before their room is available. My only real notes are of the nit-picky variety: the phone in my suite's bedroom had scratchy

Pool is not true to the pictures, it is small, old and dirty. No inviting chairs around the pool, old and dirty flooring. Old carpet throughout the hotel. Noisy air conditioning. Very limited room service menu. The entire hotel needs an update.