This modern hotel southwest of downtown is 2 blocks from Highway 59, a 9-minute drive from the Galleria mall and 2.5 miles from Rice University.
All rooms offer sophisticated decor, floor-to-ceiling windows and custom-designed beds, plus balconies, flat-screen TVs and WiFi (fee). Suites add separate living areas, and a split-level suite has a spiral staircase.
A casual bistro serves breakfast and lunch, plus there's a Starbucks® kiosk and a lounge with a small plates dinner menu. There's also a 24/7 fitness center and an outdoor pool. Additional amenities include 23 meeting rooms, a business center and a free Galleria shuttle.