Karen De Amat

Review of Hotel ICON, Autograph Collecti...

This historic gem in the heart of Downtown Houston...

This historic gem in the heart of Downtown Houston is a former bank and the original vault sits in the lobby of the hotel, talk about a welcoming wow factor! From the moment you arrive you feel immersed in historic nostalgia. The luxurious look and feel of the lobby, bar, and restaurant Line & Lariat make you feel like you've traveled to a 5 star hotel in New York City or even Paris. Once you ascend to your room in the original elevators you start to notice all the decor details. There's not a foot of decor, print, details left unimagined in this hotel. Even noticing the hand-shaped knobs that are on room doors as knockers put a smile on my face. The rooms are spacious and the staff was extremely friendly. Definitely recommend this hotel for a special event or even a stay-cation in Houston. Oh, and this review is mostly specific to the hotel but do not pass up the food & craft cocktails at Line & Lariat (even if you're not staying at the hotel). I have been back to the L&L bar a few times just for cocktails and have met for business lunches at Line & Lariat and to revisit my visit (pun intended).