Print View

Return to YellowBot!

The Lancaster

701 Texas Street

Houston, TX 77002
(713) 228-9500
lancaster.com

Send to Phone (SMS)

Bookmark

Address Book

Recommend this place?

Rate this place!

↑

A class act

View tags & more!

Got something to say?

Be the first YellowBot user to review The Lancaster

Information from the business

brought to you by

Citysearch

Executive Chef Jamie Zelko presents a new seasonal menu that continues the Bistro?s commitment to local, fresh ingredients of the highest quality. From refreshing summer soups to sizzling steaks and savory seafood, come in for a taste of delectable New American cuisine. Classic Bistro Lancaster favorites (like the Pan Seared Crab Cake) remain, with new entrees such as Braised Lamb Shank and... more

Posted by Citysearch on April 13, 2009

brought to you by

Citysearch

EXCLUSIVE CITYSEARCH OFFER: Stay for the super low rate of $109 on any Fri. or Sat. night through 9/1/07 AND Labor Day weekend (9/2-9/4), $189 on weeknights - and enjoy a free full American breakfast for two at Bistro Lancaster! Click on the website link above, select the "Corporate/Promotions" tab at the bottom of the screen and enter the code CITY in the box.

The perfect balance between... more

Posted by Citysearch on April 13, 2009

Business Description from the Web

brought to you by

discoverourtown

Floral shop that specializes in fresh flowers and beautiful arrangements for all occasion plus offers lovely gift baskets and unique gifts including Little Primrose's body and bath products.

Posted by discoverourtown on August 30, 2008

brought to you by

ian.com

Location. The Lancaster Hotel is located in the financial and theater district in Houston, Texas. The
hotel is one block from the Alley Theater, the Angelika Film Center and Café, the Jones Hall for the
Performing Arts and Jones Plaza. Two blocks from the hotel are the Verizon Wireless Theater and Bayou
Place. Minute Maid Field is less than one mile from the property. The Toyota Center and the... more

Posted by ian.com on April 07, 2008

brought to you by

epinions

luxury hotel stars 4 the lancaster located in the heart of houstons cultural and business center features 84 elegantly furnished rooms and 9 suites marbled bathrooms and luxurious imported fabrics which engender a traditional warmth and personality specbistro lancaster offers the finest in contemporary american regional cuisine a new american style of cooking.additionally, three private dining... more

Posted by epinions on April 05, 2008

brought to you by

wcities

This luxury hotel is a noted downtown landmark. The interior offers fine antiques, beautiful artwork and plush rooms. Geared toward the business traveler, each room features voice mail and call forwarding systems and a private in-room fax machine. In-room CD and VCR players and a fully stocked mini bar provide diversions after a day of meetings. The hotel restaurant, Bistro Lancaster, offers an... more

Posted by wcities on March 10, 2008

brought to you by

dinesite

Stop in Lancaster for a bistro that focuses on preparing American food an emphasis on seafood. Expect the average entrée to cost between $12 and $20, and you`ll be appropriate if dressed quite formal -- jacket and tie are required.

Posted by dinesite on February 13, 2008

brought to you by

10best

THE PEOPLE! AND The freshest fruits and vegetables in season, street entertainment, plus crafts for sale.

Posted by 10best on January 17, 2008

brought to you by

Citysearch

The Lancaster, now surrounded by Theater District performance halls, was built in 1926 in the neighborhood where the city first took root. Eighteenth-century art and antiques adorn the interior, and rooms are wired for two-line speaker telephones, modem ports and private-line fax machines. Bistro Lancaster specializes in regional American food, such as fettuccine with lobster and black caviar,... more

Posted by Citysearch on May 05, 2007

brought to you by

Citysearch

Take in breakfast or a pre-theater meal at this smart bistro in the Lancaster Hotel.

Posted by Citysearch on January 11, 2007

Tips About This Business

Know Before You Go

brought to you by

Citysearch

There are three meeting rooms for social and business affairs, a small workout room and every room has an armoire with a CD stereo system, VCR and a marble bathroom.

Posted by Citysearch on May 19, 2009

Know Before You Go

brought to you by

Citysearch

Reservations are recommended.

Posted by Citysearch on May 19, 2009

The Extras

brought to you by

Citysearch

A solid lunch menu includes a melange of New American light choices like white bean and vegetable soup, Lancaster salad topped with fresh fish of the day, or roasted free-range chicken with asparagus.

Posted by Citysearch on May 19, 2009

brought to you by

epinions

Checkin: 3PM Checkout: 1PM

Posted by epinions on April 05, 2008

Editorial Reviews from the web

Small luxury hotel charms guests with English manor looks, and status as one of Houston's historic downtown landmarks.

brought to you by

Citysearch

In Short The Lancaster, now surrounded by Theater District performance halls, was built in 1926 in the neighborhood where the city first took root. Eighteenth-century art and antiques adorn the interior, and rooms are wired for two-line speaker telephones, modem ports and private-line fax machines. Bistro Lancaster specializes in regional American food, such as fettuccine with lobster... more

Posted by Contributor on April 13, 2009, (Edited February 13, 2007)

Take in breakfast or a pre-theater meal at this smart bistro in the Lancaster Hotel.

brought to you by

Citysearch

In Short Count on brisk service, serious coffee and fresh-squeezed OJ at this handsome, sunny-by-day refurbished landmark. Breakfast champions include the Lancaster with poached eggs on toasted English muffin with grilled Canadian bacon, topped with hollandaise sauce or the Heart Vitale breakfast of two cornmeal pancakes with fruit puree syrup and fresh fruit.

Posted by Contributor on April 13, 2009, (Edited December 03, 2006)

brought to you by

abouthotels

The Bottom Line: Boutique hotel in a 1920s landmark building in the downtown financial and theater district, with a European feel. Guest Rooms and Rates: From $120.

Posted by abouthotels on July 10, 2007

brought to you by

gayot

Bistro Lancaster is a cozy, genteel restaurant. It's located in the elegant Lancaster Hotel, a downtown landmark. Situated in the heart of the theater district, Bistro Lancaster is a prime spot to dine before an evening of the arts. The intimate dining room has the look of a room in an English manor with deep green walls, botanical prints and a handsome bar. Chef Tommy Childs' menu features... more

Posted by gayot on July 01, 2007

Other Reviews from the web

Absolutely Horrible

brought to you by

Citysearch

My wife and I go for an after symphony date night and as soon as we walk in the place smells like dirty mop water. We chalked it up to the smells of downtown and continued to proceed into the restaurant. We were greeted to a hostess who was very sloppy and was not attentive to who was walking through the door. She didn't even have the audacity to say "Follow me.." or "Right this way". She just... more

Posted by southsideslim03 on April 13, 2009, (Edited March 21, 2009)

A Good Romantic Getaway

brought to you by

Citysearch

OK.. so maybe I'm biased because we spent our wedding night at the Lancaster, but I really like this hotel. It is small, elegant, and close to all the action downtown. They usually have weekend specials for romantic weekends that are reasonably priced and great to plan with a show or concert. Now that downtown Houston is a happening place, this is a fantastic choice for a romantic weekend... more

Posted by SteveRad on April 13, 2009, (Edited February 18, 2009)

Its my favorite place to stay in Houston-The food is wonderful and the staff couldn't be more welcoming!

brought to you by

Citysearch

The hotel needs some rennovations, however they still maintain that on-point customer service that is so hard to find. This hotel for years has been a warm and friendly place to stay. And it is nice to see "They Still Have It." The staff helps you feel at home and goes to great lengths for you. We had an exceptional breakfast during our stay, the service could have been faster, however we were... more

Posted by burns1942 on April 13, 2009, (Edited July 13, 2007)

Way over rated...

brought to you by

Citysearch

We selected the Lancaster Hotel for our wedding night based on the reviews from City Search. We booked a Deluxe King room through Expedia and prepaid. When we arrived they only had a Queen room, a bit of a disappointment but we thought we would make the best of it. It was down hill from there. No TV remote in the room, the toilet malfunctioned during the night and would not work, the outlet in... more

Posted by billatkins on April 13, 2009, (Edited July 13, 2007)

A Wonderful Dining Experience for a Date!!

brought to you by

Citysearch

On a recomendation from a friend, I made reservations for my wife and I. The food was excellent; we started with the Ceasar salad ( very tasty, it had a slight citrus taste to it and included huge grilled/sauteed prawns) I then had the Blue Cheese Crusted Filet (med) that melted in my mouth while my wife had a Salmon filet that was topped with a Mango salsa? The flavors mingled well... more

Posted by xii_gage on April 13, 2009, (Edited January 11, 2007)

A grand experience!

brought to you by

Citysearch

Basically, this hotel is very elegant yet cozy. When you first walk in you are greeted with much hospitality and a beautiful reception area. It's a small luxury hotel so do not expect huge stately rooms. The rooms are very stylish and provide a nice romantic rendezvous with one you love. The location is just fantastic! Walk right over to the Bayou Place and enjoy one of the many activities... more

Posted by punkprincess_2002 on April 13, 2009, (Edited April 18, 2006)

great get away

brought to you by

Citysearch

My wife and I stayed at The Lancaster for our 6th wedding anniversary. Our stay was fantastic. The hotel staff was so much more personable than the other upscale hotels in town. The staff at The Lancaster was extremely courteous, friendly, helpful, and displayed a professional work ethic that you just don't find at other hotels. From the town car that is provided as a service to the guest... more

Posted by outsidelookingin on April 13, 2009, (Edited February 26, 2006)

Disappointed - Romantic dinner ruined

brought to you by

Citysearch

Made an 8:30 reservation so we could listen to piano music. Were promptly seated because all other patrons left for concert, including piano player who never came back. We had to slow down the service to stretch out our special evening. Fillet was overcooked. Ribeye was luke warm. Got tired of waiting for redo on steak and "live" music, so, got up and left.

Pros

+ After dinner mints,... more

Posted by RAJohnson on April 13, 2009, (Edited May 02, 2005)

disrespectful service, poor food

brought to you by

Citysearch

Visited 10/04. Chicken served room temperature. Filet mignon overcooked but served slightly chilled, as if pre-prepared and refrigerated. Crabcakes acceptable but not exceptional. Service was abysmal, with water glasses and bread plates left empty. Management was insulting, making the entire experience horribly disappointing.

Pros

+ near theatre, can avoid in future

Cons

- , service, price

Posted by hicksjmma on April 13, 2009, (Edited November 07, 2004)

Intimate & Beautiful!

brought to you by

Citysearch

The Lancaster proves the adage re good things coming in small packages. The hotel is very European, making it uniquely American in this cosmopolitan city. Every detail is attended to & it's noticeable the minute you arrive. It's genteel refinements allow you to bask in luxury, and it's staff reflect it's warmth of caring. They appear when needed and disappear just as quickly when your... more

Posted by ezlidblue on April 13, 2009, (Edited December 18, 2002)

Great for Adults

brought to you by

Citysearch

This is a great hotel for downtown business and for attending any of the venues of the Theater District. Short walk to Alley Theater, Jones Hall, Wortham Center, Hobby Center. Friendly staff! Small, but nice, comfortable rooms. Charming lobby -- feels like a welcoming, friendly Living Room! Great for romantic getaway!

Pros

+ Great Staff!, Intimate, Charming

Posted by royboy713 on April 13, 2009, (Edited December 07, 2002)

Small and romantic

brought to you by

Citysearch

We sent our out of town guests who were in for our wedding here. They said they would come back again and again just for the hotel

Posted by plbkkb on April 13, 2009, (Edited September 06, 2002)

Chocolates at the Lancaster

brought to you by

Citysearch

I have stayed at the Lancaster several times, and always have been pleased. The rooms are beautiful and the staff pleasant and helpful. The location is PERFECT! I will go again and again.

Posted by macmaestro on April 13, 2009, (Edited August 31, 2002)

best by far...no substitute

brought to you by

Citysearch

Whoever has rated the Woodlands resort as the best hotel in Houston probably has never been to the Lancaster or even know the name. This is no suburban, cookie-cutter resort. This is far and away the most luxerious hotel in the city. All of the oil executives/corporate travelers stay here. Only drawback...price. Some rooms go for $425/night. Other great hotels are also available downtown.... more

Posted by bearcat80 on April 13, 2009, (Edited July 28, 2002)

WOW!

brought to you by

Citysearch

What a treasure. We found the quaint and intimate Bistro Lancaster to be an extraordinarily authentic European style eatery. The food is simply excellent and the service seems to be a perfect balance of southern hospitality and formality. We loved the evening "uptown and urban" intimate feeling on weekends with their live pianist Steve hitting the right notes with Jazz and contemporary music.... more

Posted by bullegoyri on April 13, 2009, (Edited July 18, 2002)

Less than Spectacular

brought to you by

tripadvisor

Went to concert in the downtown area, and did not want to drive home, so we booked a 4* via Hotwire. Check in/out was easy , and the staff was very helpful. But the condition of the hotel was less that spectacular. It's an older hotel, so I expected to trade some wear for character. Fixtures are old (knobs, faucets),... more

Posted by M0455 on October 13, 2008

A four-star? I think not

brought to you by

tripadvisor

My husband and I checked into the hotel approximately 3 hours ago and checked out 10-15 minutes later. I was a guest at the hotel a few years ago and I must say that I was quite surprised by its present condition. The arrival: when we arrived, the valet attendant was not available nor was the door attendant. It took... more

Posted by lovesgoodservice281 on September 05, 2008

Fawlty Towers

brought to you by

tripadvisor

I shared a room with a colleague for a conference and although the location was pretty good the step inside the front doors said it all. There was this unpleasant aroma, the lifts looked very old (one poor couple that was already in a lift I approached could not get it to go up because the door on the other... more

Posted by stuartmo on July 15, 2008

A Nice Getaway

brought to you by

tripadvisor

We reserved the Lancaster through Hotwire and for the price it was a very nice hotel for a quick getaway to Houston. The downtown location worked well for us, easily within walking distance of the top Houston attractions. As for the hotel, it is an older style hotel with a helpful, friendly staff. The room is on the smaller side... more

Posted by paltrav on July 04, 2008

3rd rooms a charm

brought to you by

tripadvisor

I travel for business and recently spent 4 nights at the Lancaster. The first room they gave me was on the second floor, right above the valet parkers - it was too noisy. Next, they have me this teeny little room on the 14th floor that was smaller than my walk in closet at home, I stayed on night, but... more

Posted by slicmj on June 07, 2008

brought to you by

hotelscom

Very great experience. Staff was great, Resteraunt was great. Prices great. ... more

Posted by Tom P on May 27, 2008

brought to you by

hotelscom

park car yourself ,faster ... more

Posted by beto e on May 26, 2008

brought to you by

wcities

The room was tiny and dirty. Closet was located in the bathroom -- very inconvenient. Telephone di

Posted by wcities user on March 10, 2008

The Lancaster Turns Shabby

brought to you by

tripadvisor

We have stayed at the Lancaster several times over the past 18 years, and the decor has remained the same. Unfortunately on our last visit the sheer curtains were actually torn as was one of the couch cushions. The room was large, space for folding clothes is lacking, but the area is otherwise well appointed. Service was impeccable as usual.... more

Posted by jgoff5455 on February 08, 2008

Good hotel

brought to you by

tripadvisor

We stayed at The Lancaster Hotel in July 2007 as it was very close to Jones Hall theatre. The rooms only had King beds and a sofa. We had to get a rollaway in as well as there were 4 of us in the room. Check in was interesting - I had requested for a Non-smoking room and they told... more

Posted by Travellerforlife on August 24, 2007

Fabulous service! But

brought to you by

tripadvisor

I had a single-night stay at the Lancaster on a brief business trip to Houston. The staff is terrific -- friendly and professional. The room was lovely and clean (although there were some old stains on the upholstery of the chair and ottoman in the room). And they kindly kept my luggage for me after I checked out but before... more

Posted by FelineFan on April 19, 2007

brought to you by

travelpost

My room was great and it had room dark drapes. The room temperature was great. The room was quiet at night. I loved the bath gels. The bed was comfortable. The only thing that could change was the position of the TV, it was in the way of getting to the bathroom.

This hotel made me feel content: It just had a comfortable feel to the room, it was quiet and it allowed me to slow down and relax... more

Posted by 38 year old woman with a luxury budget on April 11, 2007

Awesome stay, great staff

brought to you by

tripadvisor

I stayed at the Lancaster for a week during a business trip in March and had an excellent experience. I really enjoyed being in a classic building with great amenities and a super friendly and helpful staff. Normally, rooms in historic hotels can be cramped and run down, but my room was quite nice. They've got a great property and... more

Posted by hermano99 on April 06, 2007

Awful

brought to you by

tripadvisor

Stayed here 4 years ago; now it is a total dump. Ripped fabrics in room furniture, torn carpets, mold in shower, stinks everywhere from mildew. Not even a 2 star hotel, obvious they have not put a dime into this place in years. Waited 30 minutes for a $10 pot of tea from room service. Stench is really awful -... more

Posted by JMCRutland on March 27, 2007

houston | dining | american & caribbean | american | bistro lancaster | wcities

brought to you by

wcities

located in the prestigious lancaster hotel, this trendy, downtown bistro is popular with the business class by day and the pre-theater crowd by night. soft lighting adds coziness and class to your dining experience. prices hit in a very broad range of $9 to $32... more

Posted by wcities user on January 14, 2007

aol cityguide: houston - restaurants, dining, pizza, mexican & chinese … - bistro lancaster - overview

brought to you by

digitalcity

luxurious and intimate, with unparalleled cuisine... more

Posted by digitalcity user on January 11, 2007

Lancaster - Houston | Lancaster hotel reviews - Travel Intelligence

brought to you by

travelintelligence

The perfect balance between history and luxury, The Lancaster hotel is Houstons only Small Luxury Hotel (SLH) and the inhabitant of the designated historic landmark building on the corner of Texas and Louisiana avenues in the vibrant theater district, home to the major restaurants and... more

Posted by travelintelligence user on January 11, 2007

brought to you by

epinions

Location = A+, Style = A, Room = A, Lobby = B, Business Center = D, Bathroom = B-, Restaurant = B-, Staff = A, Price = B Ideally located in the best part of Downtown Houston is this cozy and charming full service hotel. Walk to dozens of nice ... more

Posted by imaginetr on October 03, 2006

brought to you by

travelpost

I stayed here all I can say is that I was very glad to have chosen this place to stay. When I came in they were so sweet and helpful and that really set the mood for my visit. The room was a bit different than I like when it comes to furnishings, but was very cleran and comfortable. The bathroom (my fave room) was also well-appointed and roomy.

Posted by 32 year old woman with a moderate budget on April 02, 2006

brought to you by

houstonchronicle

Best place for after concert. The food is consistant and good. Late dinners like these are very nice- then upstairs to your room. No cab necessery.

Posted by Bill Miller on August 17, 2004

brought to you by

houstonchronicle

Items on menu had little appeal. Prices were a little steep for the quality of food received. On sunday at 5:00 p.m., server announced "we're out of crabcakes". Wooden blinds on windows weren't working sufficiently to keep the sun out of this diner's eyes. So much for atmosphere. SAme kitchen at CHARLEY'S 517? Is that a rumor?

Posted by Freddy Egner on March 21, 2004

Print View

The Lancaster

Recommend this place?

Rate this place!

Got something to say?

Information from the business

Business Description from the Web

Tips About This Business

Editorial Reviews from the web

Other Reviews from the web

Related Questions