The Hotel ICON - dedicated to enlivening all five senses, Hotel ICON is a next generation concept in Personal Luxury Hotels. The Hotel ICON located in the historic Union National Bank Building and centers itself within Houston's thriving arts and entertainment district and just steps from all that Houston has to offer - restaurants, shopping, nightlife, theaters, art galleries, museums and centered in the legal and business corridor.
A haven of sensory delights, the spectacular guest rooms and suites of the Hotel ICON are decorated with a vivid color palette and a finish level of uncompromising quality and comfort. The guest rooms and suites feature comforts such as large whirlpool jacuzzi and garden tubs, fresh flowers, Molton Brown London bathroom amenities, and premium bedding with specialty bed linens. Other conveniences include 27 inch flat screen televisions, Sony stereo CD clock radios, and complimentary T-1 high speed Internet access. The Hotel Icon also provides twice-daily maid service.
Guests of The Hotel Icon will also be enjoying the pleasures of BANK, a Jean-Georges Vongerichten restaurant located on the lobby level of the hotel. BANK, one of Houston's most popular restaurants with both locals and visitors alike.
In addition to BANK, The Lobby Loft of The Hotel Icon is home to The Whiskey, a Rande Gerber / Midnight Oil Company bar. The Whiskey is a stylish den ideal for sipping martinis or cocktails before heading to Montrose for dancing and club-hopping.
Other hotel services include access to BALANCE Day Spa and the Fitness Facility located on the lower levels of the hotel. Need transportation to the office in the morning, or perhaps to a restaurant for a dinner with friends? The Hotel ICON offers it's guests car service in a London taxi or pedicab.
The Hotel ICON - an inspired composition of timeless sophistication, elegance and anticipatory service - - it's an experience like no other.
Walking distance to commercial district / restaurants
DSL / high speed modem
Wireless Internet in rooms
Cable TV
Plasma screen televisions
Stereo system
Ipod docking system with speakers
DVD players
Cordless phones
On demand movies
Work desk
Trouser press
Luxury bathrobes
Natural stone baths
Separate shower and tub
Upgraded shower heads
Luxurious bath amenities
Nightly turndown service
Full service gym on site
Full service spa on site
Swimming pool on site
Massage services available on site
Concierge services available
Cool Blend of Old World with Modern Day Amenities
As the description above says - this building used to be a bank and when you're in the lobby of the hotel and the restaurant area it's easy to see the old world architecture. Once you get up to your room though - there are lots of modern touches - my bathroom was to die for!
The staff was great - helped me with dinner ideas, and the downtown location was perfect for work (though I wish there was better transportation to Montrose). By: Jay on February 20, 2008
