St. Regis Hotel in Houston

The boasting of legendary luxury by the St. Regis Hotel management holds true. Expensive luxury decor, marble, detailed hand rails and wall treatments all give the appearance of a hotel that has been thoughtfully planned, designed, and decorated. The boasting of hospitality can be clearly seen by the broad range of services available at the concierge's desk.

There are many amenities offered at the St. Regis Hotel such as the climate-controlled outdoor swimming pool. Guests have access to refreshments and comfortable lounge chairs complete with complimentary towels at the outdoor pool. Across from the pool area sits the Spa at St. Regis. Massage and holistic therapies are offered either within the spa or in the private room of a guest for a fee of $50. Other services are also available at the spa such as salon styling and skin care rituals. The hotel even has an on-call doctor for patients who feel sick or have fallen ill.

The business center at the hotel is arranged for business travelers who need access to internet, fax, or even secretarial services that can be purchased at a premium rate. The business center is open twenty-four hours and is a huge accommodation for busy professionals.

The most interesting service offered by the St. Regis is the Afternoon Tea Service. A harpist performs as guest savor loose-leaf tea, scones, and tiny little sandwiches. The tea services are offered Tuesday through Sunday from 3-5PM.

There are two entertainment venues within the walls of the St. Regis. The venues are The Remington and The Remington Restaurant. The Remington serves more as a lounge where glasses of wine and martinis are sipped to the music of a live band. The other venue is the Remington Restaurant. It's the hotel's signature restaurant and is an upscale and sophisticated restaurant. The head chef at the restaurant offers a menu of Modern American food that has a taste of Texas spice. The Remington Restaurant is decorated with cozy round tables with soft seating and is surrounded by dark red and white walls that hold interesting artwork.

The hotel has garnered numerous recommendations and praise from the guests who have stayed there due to the attentive staff and exceptional service, however, many guests agree that the St. Regis is in dire need of a renovation. Some rooms in the hotel have undergone renovation but there are still areas of the building that need to be restored. Although there are outdated areas of the hotel; the St. Regis is still a beautiful place to stay.

The St. Regis Hotel in Houston is a Starwood hotel. There are exactly eighteen St. Regis hotels. Nine are in cities across the United States and the other nine are in international destinations in Europe and Asia. The St. Regis in Houston is situated between two prominent areas of the city; River Oaks and the Galleria. The hotel promises two things to guests who book a room; hospitality and legendary luxury. It delivers both.