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</Description><insiderLabel/><insider/><whatToDoImage/><whatToDoImageAltText/><links><infoLinkLabel/><externalLinkInfo/><locationLinkLabel/><externalLink/></links></whatToDoSection><whatToDoMetaDetails><metaKeyword>What to do in Houston</metaKeyword><metaDescription><p>Don't miss out on these activites when visiting Houston</p></metaDescription></whatToDoMetaDetails><whereToStayPageTitle>Where to stay in Houston</whereToStayPageTitle><whereToStayODImage/><whereToStayODAltText/><whereToStaySection><places><whereToStayHeading>JW Marriott Houston Downtown</whereToStayHeading><hotelDescription>Houston&rsquo;s CBD hadn&rsquo;t seen a new luxury hotel for 30 years before JW Marriott opened in 2014. Housed in a 105-year-old building, the hotel is a temple to tasteful design. Staff wear designer uniforms and bathrooms feature pedestal tubs. Guest services are also right on trend, with WiFi-connected iPads in all 328 rooms. Its location on the METRORail and a stone&rsquo;s throw from Discovery Green connects you to the action. But with swarthy bartenders crafting cocktails in the lobby bar, you&rsquo;ll never want to leave.<br /><br /><strong>Insider Tip:</strong> The hotel&rsquo;s 24-hour courtesy shuttle takes you anywhere in a five-mile radius, which encompasses the happening dining destinations of Montrose and Midtown.
</hotelDescription><ratingLabel/><hotelRating>5.0</hotelRating><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToStayImage>/saar5/images/destination/main/iah/JW-Marriot-Houston.jpg</whereToStayImage><whereToStayImageAltText>Where to stay in Houston - JW Marriott Houston Downtown</whereToStayImageAltText><links><externalLinkWebsiteLabel>Book now</externalLinkWebsiteLabel><externalLinkWebsite>http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/partners/tracking.aspx?cid=1618815&currency=SGD&urltogo=http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/north_america/united_states/houston_tx/jw_marriott_houston_downtown.html&backlink=http://www.agoda.com.sg/singaporeair&header=http://img.agoda.net/images/partnermarketing</externalLinkWebsite><locationLinkLabel>806 Main Street, Houston City Center, Houston (TX), United States 77002</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>806 Main Street, Houston City Center, Houston (TX), United States 77002 </externalLink><contactNo/></links></places></whereToStaySection><whereToStaySection><places><whereToStayHeading>Hotel ZaZa</whereToStayHeading><hotelDescription>With its bold furnishings and handy location opposite the Museum of Fine Arts, this delightfully quirky hotel is a must for hardcore aesthetes. A cheeky element of surprise is also part of the package. Many of ZaZa’s 315 rooms feature tongue-in-cheek themes that poke good-hearted fun at this city’s varied reputation. Try the “Houston We Have a Problem” room for space age decor, or the “Tycoon” room for oil baron-level luxury.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip:</strong> Ask for a Divino. These corner suites are some of the most romantic in the hotel, offering 1,086 square feet of space with unparalleled views of Hermann Park and Mecom Fountains.</hotelDescription><ratingLabel/><hotelRating>4.0</hotelRating><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToStayImage>/saar5/images/destination/main/iah/Hotel-ZaZa.jpg</whereToStayImage><whereToStayImageAltText>Where to stay in Houston - Hotel ZaZa</whereToStayImageAltText><links><externalLinkWebsiteLabel>Book now</externalLinkWebsiteLabel><externalLinkWebsite>http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/partners/tracking.aspx?cid=1618815&currency=SGD&urltogo=http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/north_america/united_states/houston_tx/hotel_zaza_houston.html&backlink=http://www.agoda.com.sg/singaporeair&header=http://img.agoda.net/images/partnermarketing/clp/sgair</externalLinkWebsite><locationLinkLabel>5701 Main Street, Houston City Center, Houston (TX), United States</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>5701 Main Street, Houston City Center, Houston (TX), United States </externalLink><contactNo/></links></places></whereToStaySection><whereToStaySection><places><whereToStayHeading>Hotel ICON</whereToStayHeading><hotelDescription>Situated smack-dab in the middle of Market Square, ICON is one for the hipster crowd. The block of historical shops at its doorstep has recently become an epicentre for groundbreaking bars that have barely begun to register with the mainstream. Spend the evening mixing with the city’s post-work crowd, and then retire to ICON’s soaring gold and cream lobby for a moment of serenity and a restorative breakfast.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip:</strong> For celebrations like weddings or birthdays, a complimentary “Make It Special” gesture can be arranged upon request.
</hotelDescription><ratingLabel/><hotelRating>4.0</hotelRating><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToStayImage>/saar5/images/destination/main/iah/Hotel-ICON.jpg</whereToStayImage><whereToStayImageAltText>Where to stay in Houston - Hotel ICON</whereToStayImageAltText><links><externalLinkWebsiteLabel>Book now</externalLinkWebsiteLabel><externalLinkWebsite>http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/partners/tracking.aspx?cid=1618815&currency=SGD&urltogo=http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/north_america/united_states/houston_tx/hotel_icon_autograph_collection.html&backlink=http://www.agoda.com.sg/singaporeair&header=http://img.agoda.net/images/partnermarket</externalLinkWebsite><locationLinkLabel>220 Main Street, Houston City Center, Houston (TX), United States 77002</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>220 Main Street, Houston City Center, Houston (TX), United States 77002 </externalLink><contactNo/></links></places></whereToStaySection><whereToStaySection><places><whereToStayHeading>Lancaster Hotel</whereToStayHeading><hotelDescription>If experiencing Houston’s world-class performing arts scene is your priority, then the Lancaster is your hotel. The 93-room boutique hotel – the only one in the 17-block Theatre District – is in walking distance from Jones Hall, the Alley Theatre, and Wortham Theatre. Inside the 1926-era building, rich wooden furnishings, 19th-century art, and poster beds add a touch of old world charm.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip:</strong> The Lion’s Den is a snack room and business centre available to guests round the clock. Make the most of complementary computers, office supplies and printing. An array of snacks, TV dinners and drinks can also be purchased.</hotelDescription><ratingLabel/><hotelRating>4.0</hotelRating><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToStayImage>/saar5/images/destination/main/iah/Lancaster.jpg</whereToStayImage><whereToStayImageAltText>Where to stay in Houston - Lancaster Hotel</whereToStayImageAltText><links><externalLinkWebsiteLabel>Book now</externalLinkWebsiteLabel><externalLinkWebsite>http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/partners/tracking.aspx?cid=1618815&currency=SGD&urltogo=http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/north_america/united_states/houston_tx/the_lancaster_hotel.html&backlink=http://www.agoda.com.sg/singaporeair&header=http://img.agoda.net/images/partnermarketing/clp/sgai</externalLinkWebsite><locationLinkLabel>701 Texas Avenue, Houston City Center, Houston (TX), United States 77002</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>701 Texas Avenue, Houston City Center, Houston (TX), United States 77002 </externalLink><contactNo/></links></places></whereToStaySection><whereToStaySection><places><whereToStayHeading>The Houstonian Hotel</whereToStayHeading><hotelDescription>Step out of the city’s urban grit and into an 18-acre wooded oasis located right in the Galleria shopping district. The 289-room sprawling hotel evokes a British hunting lodge, with a roaring stone fireplace in the lobby and rooms featuring floor-to-ceiling views of lush woodland. Venturing beyond the resort is easy: free shuttles run to the Galleria seven times per day, and can be arranged to go anywhere else within three miles.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip:</strong> Guests have complementary access to one of the nation's top 10 fitness centres. The two-storey Houstonian Fitness Club includes a 20-foot rock climbing wall, eight outdoor tennis courts, three swimming pools, and a staggering 100 group exercise classes per week. All free to use at no charge.</hotelDescription><ratingLabel/><hotelRating>4.0</hotelRating><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToStayImage>/saar5/images/destination/main/iah/Houstonian.jpg</whereToStayImage><whereToStayImageAltText>Where to stay in Houston - The Houstonian Hotel</whereToStayImageAltText><links><externalLinkWebsiteLabel>Book now</externalLinkWebsiteLabel><externalLinkWebsite>http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/partners/tracking.aspx?cid=1618815&currency=SGD&urltogo=http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/north_america/united_states/houston_tx/the_houstonian_hotel_club_spa.html&backlink=http://www.agoda.com.sg/singaporeair&header=http://img.agoda.net/images/partnermarketin</externalLinkWebsite><locationLinkLabel>111 North Post Oak Lane , Westchase, Houston (TX), United States 77024</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>111 North Post Oak Lane , Westchase, Houston (TX), United States 77024 </externalLink><contactNo/></links></places></whereToStaySection><whereToStayMetaDetails><metaKeyword>Where to stay in Houston</metaKeyword><metaDescription><p>Choose from a variety of accomodation options in Houston</p></metaDescription></whereToStayMetaDetails><whereToEatPageTitle>Where to eat in Houston</whereToEatPageTitle><whereToEatODImage/><whereToEatODAltText/><whereToEatSection><places><category>American</category><categoryLabel>American</categoryLabel><categoryLink>http://www.underbellyhouston.com</categoryLink><whereToEatHeading>Underbelly</whereToEatHeading><restaurantsDescription>Any conversation about Houston&rsquo;s best restaurants inevitably turns to this farmhouse-inspired eatery located in the hip Montrose area. Underbelly&rsquo;s fame lies in its unique menu, inspired by the city&rsquo;s myriad ethnic communities. On any given night, Vietnamese meatballs spiced with jalapeno could be sharing the table with Italian coppa (cold cuts) and Thai papaya salad. Grab a seat at one of the community tables lining the open kitchen to see James Beard Award-winning chef, Chris Shepherd, cooking this global cuisine right before your eyes.<br /><br /><strong>Insider Tip:</strong> The Korean-style braised goat with rice sticks is the must-order dish. Although the seasonal menu changes daily, this winner has been a constant since opening.
</restaurantsDescription><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToEatImage>/saar5/images/destination/main/iah/Underbelly.jpg</whereToEatImage><whereToEatImageAltText>Where to eat in Houston - Underbelly</whereToEatImageAltText><links><locationLinkLabel>1100 Westheimer Rd</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>1100 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006, United States</externalLink><contactNo/></links></places></whereToEatSection><whereToEatSection><places><category>American</category><categoryLabel>American</categoryLabel><categoryLink>http://oxhearthouston.com/</categoryLink><whereToEatHeading>Oxheart</whereToEatHeading><restaurantsDescription>Quality reigns over quantity at this tiny eatery in Houston’s Warehouse District. Using painstakingly-sourced ingredients, chef Justin Yu transforms vegetables and proteins into dishes ravishing to the eyes and tantalising to the taste buds. The six-course tasting menu might journey from marinated beets to wild boar to persimmon sorbet. Off the plate, the attention to detail continues. Guests can expect food served on custom-made ceramics, knives forged by a local metalsmith, and chefs visiting tables to explain each inspired dish.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip:</strong> With only 30 seats, the dining room fills up quickly. Make sure to reserve a place at the 11-seater counter. Built in a U-shape around the open kitchen, it’s the perfect place to take in the culinary action from a conversation-friendly distance.</restaurantsDescription><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToEatImage>/saar5/images/destination/main/iah/Oxheart.jpg</whereToEatImage><whereToEatImageAltText>Where to eat in Houston - Oxheart</whereToEatImageAltText><links><locationLinkLabel/><externalLink/><contactNo/></links></places></whereToEatSection><whereToEatSection><places><category>Mexican</category><categoryLabel>Mexican</categoryLabel><categoryLink>http://ninfas.com/</categoryLink><whereToEatHeading>The Original Ninfa's on Navigation</whereToEatHeading><restaurantsDescription>In 1973, a woman named Ninfa Rodriguez Laurenzo opened a restaurant on Navigation Boulevard serving Mexican dishes infused with American flavours. Today, The Original Ninfa's on Navigation is still the last word on the uniquely Texan fusion cuisine known as Tex-Mex. In Ninfa’s cheerful dining room, taste the real cheese-and-tequila deal with Tex-Mex favourites like mole enchiladas, Oaxacan-style pork tamales, tacos wrapped in corn tortillas made daily, and frozen margaritas the size of Texas.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip:</strong> The originator of Tex-Mex in Houston is also rumoured to have introduced fajitas to the city. Sold as "tacos al carbon," this original dish – starring grilled beef or chicken wrapped in a flour tortilla – is still on the menu, and as popular as ever.</restaurantsDescription><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToEatImage>/saar5/images/destination/main/iah/Ninfas.jpg</whereToEatImage><whereToEatImageAltText>Where to eat in Houston - The Original Ninfa's on Navigation</whereToEatImageAltText><links><locationLinkLabel/><externalLink/><contactNo/></links></places></whereToEatSection><whereToEatSection><places><category>American</category><categoryLabel>American</categoryLabel><categoryLink>http://hubcapgrill.com/</categoryLink><whereToEatHeading>Hubcap Grill</whereToEatHeading><restaurantsDescription>When burger cravings strike, Houstonians flock by the hundreds to a downtown hole-in-the-wall. Here, owner Ricky Craig makes patty-and-bun creations that regularly appear on best burger lists. His secret is a strict, no-corner-cutting policy: potato chips are double-fried and juicy patties are grilled to perfection beneath metal lids, or “hubcaps.” Craig’s outlandish flavours are also part of his wild popularity. OTT burger toppings include hotdogs, crushed Frito chips, peanut butter, and even grilled bananas.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip:</strong> Skip the long lines and venture out of downtown to the Hubcap’s other two locations. Go north to the Houston Heights for a breezy patio experience, or south to Kemah for seaside dining.</restaurantsDescription><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToEatImage>/saar5/images/destination/what-to-eat-default.jpg</whereToEatImage><whereToEatImageAltText>Where to eat in Houston - Hubcap Grill</whereToEatImageAltText><links><locationLinkLabel/><externalLink/><contactNo/></links></places></whereToEatSection><whereToEatSection><places><category/><categoryLabel>Select</categoryLabel><categoryLink>http://killensbarbecue.com/</categoryLink><whereToEatHeading>Killen’s Barbecue</whereToEatHeading><restaurantsDescription>No trip to Texas is complete without BBQ, and Killen’s in Pearland is the top pick for those serious about the genre. The menu offers all the classic hits, like brisket, ribs and sausages paired with sides and white bread. But it’s the faultless meat that earns the restaurant serious cred. Ronnie Killen’s technique involves cooking in a brick pit or one of two smokers, and slicing the meat himself to ensure quality that’s well worth the 30-minute drive from downtown.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip:</strong> Weekend crowds can be intense, so try a weekday lunch for the best chance of getting straight inside</restaurantsDescription><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToEatImage>/saar5/images/destination/main/iah/Killens.jpg</whereToEatImage><whereToEatImageAltText>Where to eat in Houston - Killen’s Barbecue</whereToEatImageAltText><links><locationLinkLabel/><externalLink/><contactNo/></links></places></whereToEatSection><whereToEatMetaDetails><metaKeyword>Where to eat in Houston</metaKeyword><metaDescription><p>Choose from a variety of F&amp;B options when visiting Houston</p></metaDescription></whereToEatMetaDetails></DestinationRootContainer><SmartVel><smartLocale>en</smartLocale><smartCity>Houston</smartCity></SmartVel><deviceTypeElement><deviceType>desktop</deviceType></deviceTypeElement><JsonStringContainer><JsonString>{"masthead": {"items": [{"country": "United States","destinationCountryCode": "US","destinationCityCode": "HOU","capital": "Houston","readMore": "Read More","readLess": "Read Less","favourites": "Add to favourites","image": "/saar5/images/destination/top-banners/Houston.jpg"}]},"fareDeal": {"introTitle": "<p>Houston is a city of distinction. It&rsquo;s the Energy Capital of the World, has the world&rsquo;s largest medical centre, and famously put the first man on the moon. Now, America&rsquo;s fourth largest city is staking its claim as the most exciting metropolis in the country.</p>","introDescrition": "<p>Long known for oil-baron opulence, mega highways and concrete sprawl, H-town is a city reborn. Now, it's a cultural and culinary powerhouse where its inhabitants &ndash; the most diverse in the nation &ndash; mingle in pedestrian-friendly areas brimming with greenery, forward-looking architecture, restored historic structures and innovative public art. For travellers, this could mean waking up to a free yoga class on Discovery Green, browsing world-class museums, unrolling a blanket on a hillside to catch a free (yes, free) evening opera performance, then unwinding with dinner and drinks at one of the country&rsquo;s best bars. And you won&rsquo;t even have scratched the surface.<br /><br />So pack your bags, leave your preconceptions at home and see why Houston now claims the title of the coolest place in Texas &ndash; which is just another distinction that has been won by this incomparable city.</p>
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<br><br><strong>Insider Tip:</strong> The Lion’s Den is a snack room and business centre available to guests round the clock. Make the most of complementary computers, office supplies and printing. An array of snacks, TV dinners and drinks can also be purchased.","pop_up_desc": "If experiencing Houston’s world-class performing arts scene is your priority, then the Lancaster is your hotel. The 93-room boutique hotel – the only one in the 17-block Theatre District – is in walking distance from Jones Hall, the Alley Theatre, and Wortham Theatre. Inside the 1926-era building, rich wooden furnishings, 19th-century art, and poster beds add a touch of old world charm.
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<br><br><strong>Insider Tip:</strong> Guests have complementary access to one of the nation's top 10 fitness centres. The two-storey Houstonian Fitness Club includes a 20-foot rock climbing wall, eight outdoor tennis courts, three swimming pools, and a staggering 100 group exercise classes per week. All free to use at no charge.","pop_up_desc": "Step out of the city’s urban grit and into an 18-acre wooded oasis located right in the Galleria shopping district. The 289-room sprawling hotel evokes a British hunting lodge, with a roaring stone fireplace in the lobby and rooms featuring floor-to-ceiling views of lush woodland. Venturing beyond the resort is easy: free shuttles run to the Galleria seven times per day, and can be arranged to go anywhere else within three miles.
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