The Most Luxurious Hotels to Book in Texas
If you want to go big during your next trip to the Lone Star State, or are just looking for an indulgent staycation, check in at one of these top luxury hotels in Texas – bookable with Culture Trip – that all offer much more than room and board.
1. Hotel Vin, for terrific on-site dining in Dallas
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In a suburban Dallas region more known for massive malls and conference hotels, Hotel Vin’s boutique sensibilities present a welcome change from the cookie-cutter usual. Sitting on Main Street in historic Grapevine – just off the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport’s northwest corner – the Vin’s wine-themed style is centrally situated for easy access to everything DFW-Metroplex related. Custom-designed furnishings dabble between mid-century modern and Texas flair in the 120 rooms and suites, while Euro-Mediterranean-centric dishes like ricotta ravioli with nduja or halibut with smoked trout roe and pistachio gremolata are certainly more palette-tempting than the Rainforest Café at Grapevine Mills. Sleep differently.
2. The Lancaster Hotel, for a stay in a characterful historical building in Houston
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This historical 1920s-era boutique hotel in the heart of Houston’s Theater District melds contemporary flourishes with 100 years of history. From the street, its classically derived architectural style, complete with Italian Renaissance detailing, stands as a neighborhood icon; inside, an art collection of over 200 works by noted contemporary Texas artists and rooms awash in light and soothing earth tones with archetypal touches like Carrara marble, Frette bedding and towels and Bulgari bath amenities ensure elegance and sophistication. Together, it feels at once like a living museum and a modern Texas hotel – a textbook twosome in the hospitality game.
3. Mokara Hotel & Spa, for proximity to the River Walk in San Antonio
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5. Four Seasons Hotel Austin, for proximity to great dining and nightlife in Austin
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6. South Congress Hotel, for excellent dining in Austin
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7. Hotel Emma, for a stay in a former brewery in San Antonio
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8. The Houstonian, for a superb spa in Houston
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9. The St. Anthony Hotel, for rubbing shoulders with A-listers in San Antonio
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10. The Joule Hotel, for on-site shopping in Dallas
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Kevin Raub contributed additional reporting to this article.
Fancy discovering more stylish hotels? Check out our guide to the most beautiful boutique hotels to book in Texas, bookable with Culture Trip.
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