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Travel to Italy without breaking out a passport when staying at Houston’s Hotel Granduca.
From its pastel-colored exterior to its striking interior design, this lovely hotel blends Old World style with modern amenities.
Hotel Granduca may feel like a secluded resort thanks to its quiet sophistication, yet this hotel has a prime location in Houston’s Uptown neighborhood.
The services, from chauffeur service and personal trainers to a lovely heated outdoor pool, are impressive. Just like a grand private residence, the veranda, conservatory and club room are among the many spots to dine.
From its pastel-colored exterior to its striking interior design, this lovely hotel blends Old World style with modern amenities.
Hotel Granduca may feel like a secluded resort thanks to its quiet sophistication, yet this hotel has a prime location in Houston’s Uptown neighborhood.
The services, from chauffeur service and personal trainers to a lovely heated outdoor pool, are impressive. Just like a grand private residence, the veranda, conservatory and club room are among the many spots to dine.
Our Inspector's Highlights
- The pool at Hotel Granduca feels as if you are lounging in the midst of a Tuscan estate. The temperature-controlled pool sits in a secluded, lush courtyard surrounded by plush lounge chairs as well as cabanas for escaping the hot Houston sun.
- The hand-painted walls and ceiling accented with wood adornments lend a helping hand in transporting you to the land of romance.
- The Four-Star Houston hotel's stellar service makes you feel at home — or at least in a friend’s luxurious villa.
- Hotel Granduca’s Alba Ristorante offers excellent Northern Italian cuisine, with quality ingredients, many of which are locally sourced. Visit Alba’s intimate champagne bar for bubbly, champagne cocktails and bites like champagne tempura shrimp.
- Be sure to make reservations for the daily afternoon English tea with an Italian flair at Giorgio’s Restaurant featuring delightful light bites like finger sandwiches and scones and an option to add on some prosecco.
Things to Know
- On Fridays and Saturday nights at the bar and lobby area, enjoy the stylings of a classic piano.
- Hotel Granduca creates a touch of luxury with details like a fully stocked minibar and the option of tea or coffee with your wake-up call.
- The concierge will be happy to point you in the direction of the best nearby attractions, like the Houston Galleria, Houston Museum of Natural Science and Memorial Park.
The Rooms
- Hotel Granduca's guest rooms make you feel as if you are in the comfort of your own home, packed with a little extra luxury. With fine Italian linens and comfortable beds, you’ll be right at home in this Italian retreat.
- Each of the Houston hotel’s 122 suites features full kitchens, stocked with everything you could possibly need to make a delicious dinner — from Tramontina stainless-steel pots and pans to cutlery and dishes, a four-burner glass-top stove, marble counters and 100-year-old birch wood cabinets with patina finish.
- Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi in your room or catch up on your favorite show on the flat-screen HDTV.
- The hotel’s rooms feature a neutral palate, classic dark wood furnishings and plush armchairs for relaxing after an afternoon at the pool or exploring the city.
The Restaurants
- Alba Ristorante highlights Italian cuisine in a beautiful and serene setting for a memorable dining experience. The menu is inspired by the traditions of Piedmont, and the simplicity of the ingredients and their own flavors.
- Giorgio’s Restaurant radiates a warm and inviting ambiance. Enjoy a custom cocktail, a variety of carefully selected wines, light bites or a unique Italian-inspired high tea.
- Giorgio’s Bar has the air of a 16th-century Italian palace, but the welcoming undertone of a good friend’s den, offering signature cocktails like the Tuscan Sun — Skyy Vodka shaken with peach nectar and a dash of grenadine liqueur.
Getting There
1080 Uptown Park Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77056
TEL713-418-1000
TEL713-418-1000
NEARBY AIRPORT(S)
IAH (26-30 min)
