2525 West Loop S, Houston, Texas, United States | 713-961-3000
Located blocks from the Galleria, and a 15-minute drive to downtown
Stylish rooms have flat-screen TVs, minibars, and balconies in some suites
Vibrant and trendy decor throughout
Restaurant and bar with pool tables and Starbucks coffee
Charming outdoor splash pool flanked by lounge chairs
Modern fitness center
13 event spaces, including a ballroom
24-hour business center with computers and a printer
On-site shop with Texas apparel and Derek perfume
Nightly movies by the pool and a happy hour
Free Wi-Fi and an Uptown shuttle
Festive party vibe (con for some)
Noise issues due to thin walls and a lively hotel atmosphere
Room decor is sometimes worn
Complaints of spotty housekeeping
Self-parking spaces are limited
Located on a busy street with a lot of traffic
The upscale Hotel Derek Houston Galleria is a lively and hip Uptown property near high-end shopping. Trendy interiors include a modern restaurant and a bar serving tasty Texan fare as well as craft beer, and there's a small outdoor pool and a fitness center. The hotel also has several event and meeting rooms, including a large ballroom, as well as a business center. The 312 stylish rooms are outfitted with flat-screen TVs and minibars, while suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows and some have balconies. Noise can be an issue, however, due to thin walls and the hotel's usually festive atmosphere, and many guests complain that the furnishings are worn. Travelers seeking a more kid-friendly environment might want to consider the Omni Houston Hotel at Westside instead.
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Scene
Lively, upscale hotel with hip interiors
This upscale hotel occupies a sleek 15-floor building with tinted windows located on a bustling street in Houston's 610 Loop. The trendy property, which opened in 2002, puts a chic twist on Texas decor with a colorfully painted bull stamped “Hotel Derek” placed at the electronic front doors. Black granite chevron tiles line the lobby, which features neon lighting details, Texas Wildcatters photography, and several sitting areas, including a baby-blue sectional sofa on a zebra-print rug and metallic chairs beside a fireplace. The wooden front desk is illuminated by orange lights, giving the illusion of a candlelit glow. Yellow dandelion patterns on brown carpeting spruce up the hallways and cool lighting fixtures brighten up elevators. Attracting a young and lively crowd, the hotel fosters a social setting by providing nightly poolside movies and a happy hour.
Location
Uptown Houston location, a short walk to shopping
The Hotel Derek is in the heart of Uptown Houston, a few blocks from the Galleria Mall, and within walking distance of Target, Starbucks, and the Post Oak Plaza. High-end shopping and dining are reachable on foot, but there’s also a free hotel shuttle that travels within a three-mile radius. Bars like the Railyard are five minutes by cab and the Big Woodrow's Bar & Grill is 10 minutes. The heavily trafficked location is beside the Interstate 610 and 30 minutes by car from the George Bush Intercontinental Airport.- 10-minute drive to Rice University
Rooms
Hip, colorful rooms feature flat-screen TVs, minibars, city views, and sitting areas in suites
Rooms feel vibrant and hip with colorful designs, bright artwork, patterned carpeting, and large windows that face uptown or downtown (including views of the Williams Tower), plus fun, Texas touches like cow-print robes. Furnishings are occasionally worn, however, and there have been complaints about cleanliness. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, minibars, glass writing desks, large safes, coffeemakers, and irons/ironing boards. Standard and Superior Rooms have red built-in banquette seating and Sky Deluxe rooms also have Keurig coffeemakers. Suites offer floor-to-ceiling windows and sitting areas, while Junior Suites have wet bars. One-bedroom Terrace Suites feature sofa beds, two bathrooms, a balcony, wet bar, and an office area, while the one-bedroom Penthouse Suite has two entrances, sitting/dining areas, two bathrooms, a bidet, an office corner, a balcony and a wet bar. Stylishly wallpapered bathrooms have exposed pipes, hardwood floors, hairdryers, and shower/tub combos, but they're small.
Features
Modern dining and cocktails, small outdoor pool, fitness center, meeting rooms, and a 24-hour business center
Artificial grass and stylish lounge chairs create a charming atmosphere at Splash, the small outdoor pool, which has a wheelchair lift. A red accented hallway leads to Sweat, the 24-hour gym, that features hardwood floors, treadmills, cardio machines, free weights, a boxing bag, and nice perks like chilled bottled water. The Revolve Kitchen, decked out in stylish red and black decor, serves Texan cuisine and casual meals like the Hangover Burger for breakfast lunch, and dinner, as well as Starbucks coffee. Revolve Bar has 10 craft beers on tap and two black-lacquer pool tables. The hotel has thirteen modern and eclectically designed meeting rooms, and wedding services can also be accommodated in the spacious Bravo ballroom. Optional catering, Internet, and multimedia equipment are provided. The turquoise-painted 24-hour business center has a narrow lounge with two flat-screen TVs, gifts for sale, two PC computers, and a printer. Wi-Fi is free throughout and limited self-parking spaces are available (for a fee) as well as valet parking.
