The Sam Houston Hotel, building in Houston, Harris County, Texas
The Sam Houston Hotel is a historic building in downtown Houston built in 1924 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The structure showcases Art Deco style with clean lines and decorative details, while offering approximately 100 rooms and suites with modern comforts.
The hotel was built in 1924 and originally served railroad travelers passing through Houston at just two dollars per night. After sitting closed for thirty years, the building was renovated starting in 2002 while preserving its historic exterior and modernizing the interior spaces.
The hotel is named after Samuel Houston, a historical figure who shaped Texas development. The name connects the building to the local identity and story of the city.
The hotel is centrally located downtown with easy access to theaters, parks, and museums within walking distance. Special features include pet-friendly rooms, a fitness center, and a restaurant serving classic Southern dishes and craft cocktails for guests of all types.
The building sat vacant for decades, from 1973 to 2002, before it came back to life serving guests once again. The original room rate of just two dollars per night reveals how affordable the hotel was for railroad travelers long ago.
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