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Hotel Icon

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Local(713) 224-4266
Fax(713) 223-3223

220 Main St
Houston, TX 77002

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Hotel Icon
Local(713) 224-4266
Fax(713) 223-3223

220 Main St
Houston, TX 77002

http://www.hotelicon.com

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The Open View

The Hotel Icon, in Houston, is a 4 star inexpensive hotel. Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "great". What guests say is special: "beautifully restored". Those who recommend it say it's perfect for "business". The hotel is recommended by Gayot.com (it's on their Top 10 list for Boutique Hotels) and seasoned travelers, who rate it 5 stars. Also nearby: Houston Holocaust Museum , Fin 3/3 Museo Guadalupe Aztlan , and The Museum Of Printing History . Other local places to consider are Hotel Derek and The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa.

Expert Reviews of Hotel Icon

Citysearch | Sophistication, luxury, fine amenities and outstanding service are hallmarks of this downtown neo-classic hotel.

Hotel Icon is located in the beautifully restored Union National Bank building, constructed in 1911. Each of the 135 guest rooms is appointed with elegant, bold colors and high-quality furnishings, huge...
citysearch.com - expert review - 03/09/2007
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Citysearch | The Hotel Icon's chic bar is popular with first-class business travelers and trendy locals.

Located on the mezzanine level of the Hotel Icon, this dark and trendy bar offers a cozy spot for a downtown rendezvous. Diminutive red-hued seats are evenly dispersed along a railing that overlooks the...
citysearch.com - expert review - 03/09/2007
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Citysearch | The Icon Hotel's on-site spa offers grooming, massages and body treatments in an upscale setting.

Located in the lobby of the Hotel Icon, the spa features jewel-toned walls, plush seating and eclectic decor. It is under the direciton of Peggy and Lesa Nichols of Salon NV fame. Treatments for men and women...
citysearch.com - expert review - 12/19/2005
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User Reviews of Hotel Icon

Citysearch | Hotel Icon's lobby restaurant adds lip service to the upscale offerings for New American cuisine in downtown Houston.

Paying homage to the historic 1911-built Union National Bank building, the decor highlights the plaster and ironwork of the original building, including the original 30-foot columns and atmospheric accents of...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason B.

2.0 of 5 stars. If I had have written this review a year ago I would have given Bank a glowing review however we returned there this last December for my friend's birthday dinner after having such a wonderful night…
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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priceline.com

Loved it -- would stay again and highly recommend.
priceline.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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priceline.com

Overall, we had a wonderful time. I surprised my family with this trip. This was the second time that we've gone. The first time was for our anniversary and they upgraded us to a suite, which was extremely...
priceline.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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priceline.com

Beautiful. Comfortable. Wonderful walk in shower. The staff was extremely courteous. I would definitely stay again. I highly recommend hotel icon.
priceline.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by tatiana s.

3.0 of 5 stars. Jan 08: Bank is CLOSED and reopening as VOICE in April 08. --
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Larina C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I can't say that the service was the best, but friendly. I will say the food was amazing. The architecture is beautiful with high ceilings and the rich colors give it a sexy and posh ambience. It's…
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ben R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Bank was extraordinary. First of all the service was basically the best I've ever had anywhere, ever. Yes, this is a bold statement, but it's true. We arrived in the late afternoon and were starving…
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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Great Service!!!!

So friendly and sent me a birthday cake when I mentioned we were celebrating my wife's birthday. Great follow up. Will return again.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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Hotel Icon

Great place to stay. Customer service outstanding. Rooms are very inviting and comfortable. Great overall experience.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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They also have great customer service! Would recommend this hotel.

The Hotel Icon has great customer service! The front desk was very helpful and friendly. Great Bar and Atmosphere! I would recommend Hotel Icon to all my friends and family.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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Best Hotel Experience... Hotel ICON has it!

This place is amazing. I have traveled well, and the Hotel ICON is one of the best properties I have ever visited. The rooms are gorgeous, and the service is top-notch. Don't forget about the Bar and BANK...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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This place is the brightest gem in Houston's crown - Don't Miss It!

There is no other hotel in Houston that compares! This place is stunning! Plus, the staff is very friendly. I will not stay anywhere else, and the food is out of this world! They really treat you like an ICON!...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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Best place to take a bath

What can I say but the Premium King rooms and the jacuzzi bathtubs are wonderful. If you've had a long day at the office and need a relaxer this is the hotel you want to be at. Also there rooms are just...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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Great service, fun atmosphere, and now they allow pets

My wife and I stay here a lot!! We stay here whenever we come downtown to enjoy the night life.... The bar is one of my favorite places to hang out downtown, very intimate and a great place to "hide" for the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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Wonderful and attentive staff

Really a great hotel and prices are very affordable for the luxury and style that is offered. I was most impressed with the extremely nice bathrooms. The locations is great, and the decor is beautiful. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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I LOVE THIS PLACE!

Amazing, great environment for meeting people and just having a good relaxing time. My friends and I had a small birthday party for our friend and he really enjoyed the place. I highly recommend the cocktails.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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Avoid it - worst service, bartenders don't know what they are doing Pt2

Though the bartenders are definitely eye-candies, wearing tight knit sleeveless shirts with plunging necklines, they are very unprofessional, not the friendliest, and cannot make the simpliest drinks. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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The Very Best Hotel I've Stayed In

My fiancee and I went there for a romantic weekend (we live in Houston). We had a room with a king bed. I loved the colors and the style it was decorated in. Very 1920's art deco-ish style. It was decorated in...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2006
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the bartenders are the hottest in houston

Ive been all over the bar scene and The Whiskey has the most friendly and hottest bartenders in Houston, hands down!! Sitting and flirting with the bartenders makes up for the high prices of the cocktails. It...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/19/2006
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Nothing worth

I had the worst stay ever . Concierge service is bad . Rooms are not clean. The bar is too expensive.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/29/2006
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A Downtown Hidden Treasure!!!!

My Wedding Night WAS PERFECT!!!! We had a Romance Package that I think was the BEST way to start our honeymoon!! We arrived to our Junior Suite after the reception to find the room already prepared for a night...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2006
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Great romantic hotel

Went for a one-night getaway for our fifth anniversary. For the money, the best hotel we stayed in Houston or abroad. Great room. Decorations remind us of a botique hotel in Paris. Soft bed with down...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2006
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Fun place to go but staff not so friendly

My family and friends held a party for me there and the hotel is very beautiful the private room was stunning. I must say though for as much money as my family spent there for the party the staff was very...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2005
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Worst of Midight Oil bars

The staff was really annoying. I've been to affiliated bars in NYC and New Orleans and the service was much better. The staff definitely ruined the ambience at this location with their self-important, arrogant...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2005
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nice place for drinks when dating

This place is a great when going on dates. I especially like the red room.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2005
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Unenchanted

This place had a lovely ambiance, nice dark setting, but the house wine was $9.00 and the bartenders snooty.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2005
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Best hotel by far.

The only place to stay in Houston. The Whiskey is THE place to be. Don't miss out. I will be back!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/15/2005
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Just the best.

The only only place to go for a wonderful evening.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2005
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AOL CityGuide

european elegance...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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TripAdvisor

I'm surprised by all the rave reviews given to the Hotel Icon. It's a nice enough hotel (though the somewhat...
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TripAdvisor

Attentive staff from arrival to departure. Great location in downtown Houston with restaurants and clubs...
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Yahoo! Travel

It was my 28th birthday gift. A weekend at the Hotel Icon, it was great. We had a room facing Main ST in front of the Red Hot Jazz Cafe'. You are mins from anything because you are right off...
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Yahoo! Travel

My husband and I, not living in Houston my home town, decided to get married there this past May. This meant that the majority of our guests had to fly and stay in Houston. We picked the ICON for...
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TripAdvisor

HI is a great boutique hotel that has wonderful architecture and a stylish design. Stayed in a deluxe...
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TripAdvisor

I read about Hotel Icon in Western Interiors magazine and was not disappointed. Inventive decor and...
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TripAdvisor

I stayed at Hotel Icon for one Saturday night in July. For my anniversary, I booked and highly recommend...
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TripAdvisor

This was an amazing place! From the moment we entered the parking garage we were treated like royalty....
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Travelocity

Originally a 1911 bank building, Hotel Icon is located approximately three blocks from Houston's theater and sports districts and 21 miles from Bush Intercontinental Airport. This location is also two blocks...
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Travel Intelligence

A new concept in Personal Luxury Hotels, Hotel ICON is an inspired composition of timeless sophistication, anticipatory service and best of breed amenities. In less than a year since its debut, the destination...
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Yahoo! Travel

"Find comprehensive hotel information including descriptions, rates & availability, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Hotel Icon in Houston, Texas. Check the weather, and locate additional information...
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TripAdvisor

Hotel Icon is a gorgeous hotel--we stayed in a premium king room, and there's a gigantic jacuzzi tub...
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TripAdvisor

Fantastic service. What a difference to find something with such character and characters in a world...
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TripAdvisor

Recently stayed at the Hotel Icon in Houston and found it extraordinary ! When you do a lot of business...
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TripAdvisor

Highly recommend this beautifully restored building. The Icon gives you the level of service you always...
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Orbitz

Named one of the Top 100 New Hotels in the World by Conde Nast Traveler, Hotel ICON is a luxurious downtown Houston hotel located at the heart of the city's legal and business districts. Designed by renowned...
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