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The Lancaster Hotel

4.0 star property
Historic Houston aparthotel in Downtown Houston with free breakfast

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The Lancaster Hotel

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Exterior
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free minibar, in-room safe
42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, MP3 dock
42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, MP3 dock
Lobby

Overview of The Lancaster Hotel

Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Check out the area

Map
701 Texas St, Houston, TX, 77002
  • Popular LocationBayou Music Center3 min walk
  • Popular LocationDowntown Aquarium6 min walk
  • Popular LocationHobby Center for the Performing Arts7 min walk
  • Popular LocationMain Street Square Station10 min walk

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Producers)

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Producers)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
  • 118 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Playwrights Penthouse)

42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, MP3 dock

Suite, 1 King Bed (Playwrights Penthouse)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 91 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Petite)

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed (Petite)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Directors Penthouse)

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed (Directors Penthouse)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
  • 102 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Penthouse Level)

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Penthouse Level)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • Studio
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • Studio
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 46 sq m
  • Studio
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Room (Penthouse Level)

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room (Penthouse Level)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Studio
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 24 sq m
  • Studio
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Artist)

42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, MP3 dock

Suite, 1 King Bed (Artist)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Houston

The Lancaster Hotel is located in Downtown Houston, a neighborhood in Houston, and is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Memorial City Mall and CityCentre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Downtown Aquarium and Houston Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Minute Maid Park or Toyota Center. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Downtown Aquarium - 6 min walk
  • Minute Maid Park - 12 min walk
  • Toyota Center - 2 min drive
  • George R. Brown Convention Center - 3 min drive
  • University of Houston - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Theater District Station - 4 min walk
  • Houston Station - 12 min walk
  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Frank's Pizza - 4 min walk
  • Starbucks - 1 min drive
  • Sambuca - 3 min walk
  • Birraporetti's - 1 min walk
  • Georgia James Tavern - 4 min walk

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 center 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 center, and valet parking. Each apartment provides a refrigerator 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 like 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 refrigerators and espresso makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, 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 phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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 transportation

  • 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–10:00 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 bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free bottled water
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • 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 center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a metro station
  • Near a train station

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym on site
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Smoke detector

General

  • 12 floors
  • 93 units
  • 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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-authorize 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 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
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

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lancaster Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Lancaster Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 53 per night.

What time is check-in at The Lancaster Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 75 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Lancaster Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for USD 75 (subject to availability).

Where is The Lancaster Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Houston, this historic aparthotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Minute Maid Park, George R. Brown Convention Center, and Toyota Center. University of Houston and Houston Zoo are also within 6 mi (10 km). Theater District Station is only a 4-minute walk and Preston Station is 5 minutes.

The Lancaster Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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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

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great welcome and friendly staff. The welcome pack in the hotel far exceeds what is offered in similar hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie, Oakdale

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, clean, and a very courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean hotel. Breakfast and room service was awesome. Truly enjoyed our stay. Will definitely go back to The Lancaster Hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake, Houston

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay in the heart of Downtown Houston. Excellent service with attention to detail and friendly staff. Location is walkable to downtown destinations including Theater District as well as Main Street, Market Square Park, etc. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Spicewood

Traveled with partner
All around a great hotel and experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Earl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Great manager, Great location. Had a wonderful time
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place !!! Close to the ball park !! Rooms are comfortable,,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hunter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful time at the Lancaster Hotel. Special props to Gary at the front desk, who helped me check in at 4am due to a early morning flight.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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