The Lancaster Hotel has the charm of a historic hotel and all the modern amenities guests would want. The history of the Lancaster Hotel dates to 1926 and the beginning of the Houston Theater District and has been a city landmark ever since. It is a Texas Historical Landmark and a member of the Historic Hotels of America. Rooms have high-speed Wi-Fi and mini-fridges. Coffeemakers, bottled water, 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable and HBO are also provided in rooms. There is a gourmet continental breakfast buffet including cheeses, smoked salmon, house-made granola and cereals, yogurt and fruit. In the evening, there is a hosted wine hour. No need to drive as the luxury shuttle provides car service within a 3-mile radius downtown. Guests get passes to a nearby Houston fitness center. Rooms have either one king-size bed or two queens. There are suites but they are more about having a separate living space than more places to sleep. The Bistro Lancaster offers contemporary American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Check-in time is 3 p.m.; check-out is noon.