The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa, named the premier resort in Texas for 2025.
The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa has been named the premier resort in Texas for 2025 by Travel + Leisure, achieving a remarkable reader score of 96.15. This recognition highlights the establishment’s outstanding amenities, exceptional service, and luxurious offerings. Following a significant investment in renovations, The Houstonian remains committed to providing unparalleled guest experiences, despite a dip in rankings in 2024. With various facilities, including the largest luxury spa in Texas and a newly designed restaurant, the hotel continues to be a sought-after destination for both leisure and events.
The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa has secured the title of the No. 1 resort in Texas for 2025, as announced by Travel + Leisure. This accolade places the Galleria-area resort at the top of the travel magazine’s World’s Best Awards, reflecting the preferences of its readers who evaluate top travel experiences worldwide.
In the latest rankings, The Houstonian achieved a remarkable reader score of 96.15, a significant increase from its previous score of 91.38 in 2023 when it also held the top position. Despite this outstanding performance, the resort just missed earning a spot among the top 100 resorts globally based on reader votes.
General Manager Steve Fronterhouse expressed pride in this recognition, attributing it to the resort’s extensive amenities and renowned hospitality. Spanning 27 acres, The Houstonian features a variety of facilities including a state-of-the-art fitness club, a luxurious spa, multiple swimming areas, and features that cater to leisure and relaxation.
The resort saw a decline in 2024, slipping to fourth place in the rankings with a score of 92.51. This year, the Houstonian outperformed all other resorts in the Houston area, as no other local accommodations made it to the top five. Following The Houstonian in the 2025 rankings are the Omni PGA Frisco Resort, JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin, and Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine.
Readers highlighted the Houstonian’s superior amenities, noting facilities such as a fitness club, a rejuvenating spa, a jacuzzi, and even a water slide. Reviewers praised the resort for creating a unique atmosphere characterized as a sanctuary, where staff members provide exceptional service, often likened to that of family.
The World’s Best Awards assess hotels based on five distinct criteria: rooms/facilities, location, service, dining, and value. Each aspect is rated on a scale ranging from excellent to poor, with The Houstonian’s final score being an aggregate of these evaluations.
Recent investments exceeding $70 million have allowed The Houstonian to undergo extensive renovations to elevate the guest experience. One of the notable improvements includes the expansion of Trellis Spa, which is now Texas’s largest luxury spa with an additional 10,000 square feet dedicated to outdoor bathing therapies.
The hotel’s various room offerings include options like two-bedroom suites and the newly renovated Bush Suite, which showcases memorabilia from President George H.W. Bush’s era. Additionally, The Houstonian Club, which was originally designed as an office building, has evolved into a luxury health club featuring innovative fitness spaces and facilities.
The club also boasts a newly designed restaurant called The Kitchen and provides a diverse array of fitness classes, including yoga and Pilates. The Houstonian remains a sought-after venue for weddings and large events, featuring dedicated bridal party suites and specialized amenities to support these occasions.
The recognition from Travel + Leisure as the top resort in Texas exemplifies the commitment of The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa to provide outstanding service and an unparalleled vacation experience.
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