The Most Romantic Hotels In Houston Texas

Despite being one of the most populous cities in the USA, Houston, Texas, can be very romantic, with acres of green space, serene twilight activities and lots of indie and boutique establishments to enjoy. Likewise, there are lots of places to stay that embody a more relaxed, intimate atmosphere. Here’s our pick of the most romantic hotels in Houston.

1. The Houstonian Hotel

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Set in the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center (a perfect place for hand-in-hand strolls), this upscale hotel offers warmly decorated rooms with polished dark-wood furniture, floor-to-ceiling windows with tree views and high thread count sheets. The wood-paneled walls extend to the relaxed bar where you can swirl a brandy next to the fireplace, and there’s a spa with a heated relaxation pool and 20-plus treatment rooms. The manor house restaurant serves traditional Southern cuisine and, if you feel the need to work it off, there’s a vast fitness center plus a lap pool and indoor tennis court.

2. Four Seasons Hotel Houston

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Modern double bedroom with chaise lounge and city view at Four Seasons Hotel Houston

The ever-reliable Four Seasons is on top form in Houston, rising elegantly over the downtown area, not far from Minute Maid Park. Loved-up couples can start their evening by picking from the international menu at the Quattro restaurant, with gentle live piano in the background. Heading up to the rooms, there are big beds with down duvets, elegant glass-topped tables and cabinets, impressively sized plasma TVs and big minibars stocked with fine wines. On the fourth floor, there’s an outdoor heated pool and a tropical-style patio offering both a relaxing aquatic experience and a romantic view over the city skyline – also offered by the outdoor bar.

3. Hotel Granduca

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The Granduca is located uptown, in an area with a newfound hipster reputation. The Galleria mall is a stone’s throw away, and the Arboretum & Nature Center is just over the road. The ivy-covered entrance gives way to a private oasis, complete with palm trees, Bedouin-style color schemes and Grecian columns by the impressive outdoor saltwater pool. Inside, there’s a billiards room with a poker table and an Italian restaurant which mixes Milanese recipes with Texas beef. The rooms feature canopied beds, birch cabinets and granite bathrooms.

5. The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston

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The moment you clap eyes on the outdoor pool, surrounded by a stone firepit and beautifully arranged loungers, you know you’re in for a luxurious, romantic stay. The Post Oak is owned by a billionaire who took a militant approach to comfort. Standard rooms have three TV sets; Egyptian cotton is the norm; there are original art pieces in the rooms and common areas; and the restaurant serves Royal Ossetra caviar beneath a ceiling adorned with hand-blown glass flowers. The wine cellar alone is valued at $5m. Rooms come with hand-made chocolate delivered daily, complimentary iPads, crystal light fixtures and a set of weights for those who would rather avoid the gym.

If you’re looking for hotel options, check out our guide on the best boutique hotels in Houston, bookable through Culture Trip.

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