• Houston offers a variety of historic accommodations.dallas skyline image by buckwheat from Fotolia.com
  
  Houston is a vast metropolis located in the state of Texas. The city was founded in the late summer of 1836, and then incorporated officially in June of 1837. Houston was a hub for the railroad and oil industries. Nowadays, Houston is a tourist destination with many attractions including Bayou Bend, the Space Center Houston, Allen's Landing and Market Square Park. The city's historic landmarks include the San Jacinto Monument, Harris County Civil Courthouse and the Sam Houston Statue. For visitors to the city that are seeking historic accommodations, there are various suitable hotels.
  
  

Magnolia Hotel Houston

• The Magnolia Hotel Houston is a downtown boutique accommodation that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The property previously served as the building for the Houston Post Dispatch newspaper. The Magnolia Hotel Houston is merely blocks away from attractions such as the Minute Maid Ballpark and the Toyota Center. For corporate travelers to the city, the hotel is close to companies including JP Morgan Chase, Calpine and Chevron. For dining, the hotel is a short walk away from many eateries, such as Zula Restaurant (which serves innovative American cuisine) and Pappas (which specializes in barbecue). The 314 guest rooms and suites are all equipped with features like free high-speed wireless Internet access, security safes and vanity mirrors. Other highlights include free American buffet breakfast, event facilities (for a maximum of 225 individuals), an exercise center, a hot tub, rooftop swimming pool and a business center.
  
  Magnolia Hotel Houston
  
  1100 Texas Ave.
  
  Houston, TX 77002
  
  713-221-0011
  
  magnoliahotelhouston.com
  
  

The Lancaster Hotel

• The Lancaster Hotel is an elegant boutique accommodation that is situated in the center of the city's downtown, close to area attractions such as the Market Square, the Verizon Wireless Theatre and the Toyota Center. The Lancaster Hotel is a historic landmark that has a European-style ambiance, combining contemporary comforts with traditional elements. Some nearby dining options include the pan-Asian fare of Kim Son Restaurant and Strip House Steakhouse. The hotel consists of only 93 guest rooms, all with free wireless high-speed Internet access, bathrobes, room service and luxury toiletries. Other benefits of the accommodation are an on-site restaurant (which serves creative American food), a fully licensed bar, free daily newspapers, a exercise room, business center and meeting and event facilities.
  
  The Lancaster Hotel
  
  701 Texas St.
  
  Houston, TX 77002
  
  713-228-9500
  
  thelancaster.com
  
  

Lovett Inn

• Lovett Inn is a historic Houston bed and breakfast hotel that has a quaint and cozy atmosphere. Lovett Inn is situated close to the downtown area, in the Montrose Museum District. The property is a Colonial style residence that was constructed in 1923 by Houston's former mayor, Joseph C. Hutcheson. The inn is minutes away from points of interest like Rice University, Hermann Park and shopping at the Houston Galleria. The hotel is close to Osaka Japanese Restaurant, Katz's Deli (open 24 hours) and Ruggles Grill. The individually decorated guest rooms and suites all have writing desks, clock radios, DVD players and cable television. Other perks include complimentary continental breakfast, high-speed wireless Internet access, a gazebo and landscaped yard, an outdoor hot tub, a swimming pool, fireplace, library and sun room.
  
  Lovett Inn
  
  501 Lovett Blvd.
  
  Houston, TX 77006
  
  713-522-5224
  
  lovettinn.com