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"It is a old hotel but well kept The personnel is vrry accommodating Happy my wife and I stay there is probably less than 100 feet from the opera the ... " More

By a verified traveler on Sun 11 Feb 2024

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Hotel Description

Historic aparthotel near Minute Maid Park

Heart of Houston

With a stay at this Downtown Houston aparthotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Minute Maid Park and 2 miles (3 km) of George R. Brown Convention Center. Also, Toyota Center is within 2 miles (3 km) and University of Houston is within 6 miles (10 km).

Free breakfast

This aparthotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour gym, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center, free WiFi in public areas, and valet parking. Enjoy the free buffet breakfast each morning.

Free WiFi, comfy beds

The 93 soundproofed apartments offer free WiFi and comfy beds. Thoughtful touches include free minibar items and espresso makers, while refrigerators and coffee/tea makers provide the conveniences of home. Weekly housekeeping is available.

Room, 1 King Bed (Petite)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$223* Per night/room Mar 31 - Apr 1

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Penthouse Level)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Producers)

Bed Count 2 King Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Suite, 1 King Bed (Playwrights Penthouse)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

The Lancaster Hotel ratings based on 20 Verified Reviews

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Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Lancaster Hotel

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5 out of 5
It is a old hotel but well kept The personnel is vrry accommodating Happy my wife and I stay there is probably less than 100 feet from the opera theater

Posted by on Feb 11, 2024

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Feb 13, 2024 by Pete Shim

Thank you for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that you and your wife had a delightful stay at The Lancaster Hotel. Our prime location in the theater district and warm hospitality are always aimed at ensuring our guests have a memorable experience. We look forward to welcoming you both back soon!

5 out of 5

Posted by on Jul 22, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Aug 11, 2023 by Pete Shim

Many thanks for your wonderful rating. We are pleased to see that you enjoyed an excellent experience at The Lancaster Hotel. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

5 out of 5

Posted by on Jul 16, 2023

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Aug 9, 2023 by Pete Shim

Thank you for your wonderful rating. We are thrilled to see that you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon to The Lancaster Hotel.

5 out of 5
Such a lovely hotel. Last minute reservation due to a flight cancellation. Will stay again next time through Houston!!

Posted by , from BIRMINGHAM on Apr 6, 2022

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Apr 7, 2022 by Tom Harwell

Thank you for choosing The Lancaster Hotel. We are thrilled to see that you had such an excellent experience. We look forward to welcoming you back again on your next trip to Houston!

5 out of 5
great looking hotel. very clean, staff was outstanding. valet service a little pricey but very handy. great place to stay!!!!!

Posted by on Dec 20, 2021

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Dec 21, 2021 by Tom Harwell

Thank you for sharing your recent experience at The Lancaster Hotel. We are delighted to see that our team was accommodating and that you had a great stay. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

5 out of 5
Our stay was absolutely wonderful. Staff is very friendly and attentive! Would go back again.

Posted by on Nov 15, 2021

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Nov 17, 2021 by Tom Harwell

Thank you for choosing The Lancaster Hotel and sharing your recent experience. We are pleased to hear that you had such a wonderful stay. Our team takes great pride in serving our guests and I am delighted that our hospitality was excellent. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

5 out of 5
Our favorite place to stay in Houston.

Posted by , from AUSTIN on Nov 5, 2021

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Nov 9, 2021 by Tom Harwell

Thank you for continuing to choose The Lancaster Hotel. It is our goal to exceed your expectations and provide a lasting impression, and we are delighted to see that we succeeded. It is always a pleasure having you as our guest at The Lancaster Hotel, we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

5 out of 5
The hair dryer at the room was not working. Asides that everything was superb.

Posted by on Oct 25, 2021

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Oct 26, 2021 by Tom Harwell

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are pleased to see that you enjoyed your stay at The Lancaster Hotel. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

5 out of 5
Excellent upgrade to this property. It is centrally located and the hotel feels clean and safe during Covid travel.

Posted by on Feb 4, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

Feb 4, 2021 by Tom Harwell General Manager

Thank you very much for your comments regarding The Lancaster Hotel's focus on cleanliness. We are very proud of our housekeeping team and they truly do care about our guests' health and well-being. We wish you the best in 2021.

5 out of 5
Staff was amazing. Rooms were very clean, and the free breakfast was very appreciated.

Posted by , from Houston on Jan 24, 2021

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Jan 24, 2021 by Tom Harwell General Manager

Cody- Thank you for recognizing our amazing staff. We agree with your comments as well, because our team does truly care about our guests. We appreciate you selecting The Lancaster Hotel and look forward to serving you again.

About the The Lancaster Hotel

Location 701 Texas St, Houston, TX 77002

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business center, a meeting room, and limo/town car service are available. A 24-hour fitness center, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Lancaster Hotel. Parking is available for a fee. This Houston aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 93 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • Built in 1926
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access - wireless

Parking

Free self parking , Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Houston Station (1.6 km / 1 mi)
  • Metro station: Theater District Station (0.4 km / 0.2 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Cruise terminal shuttle
  • Parking: Valet parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

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.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • Stocked minibar (free)
  • MP3 dock
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Espresso maker
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available

Food & Drink

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Cultivated F+B - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

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.

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

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.

The Lancaster Hotel offers transfers from the cruise terminal (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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.

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

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.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Credit card pre-authorization
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60Ā°C/140Ā°F
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Reservation is not required for facilities onsite
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Car not required
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 2
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Children stay free
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Debit cards

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Hotel Lancaster
  • Lancaster Hotel
  • Lancaster Hotel Houston
  • Lancaster Houston
  • The Lancaster Hotel Houston
  • The Lancaster Hotel Aparthotel
  • The Lancaster Hotel Aparthotel Houston

You should know

  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Awards & Affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Historic Hotels of America.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.