The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston
USA
The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston
1600 West Loop South, Houston TX, 77027, USA
www.thepostoakhotel.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Landry’s Inc.
Shareholders
Privately owned by Tilman J. Fertitta
Date of Creation
Hotel opened in March, 2018
Hotel General Manager
Steven Chou
Hotel Executive with several years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry including 13 years with Four Seasons. Successfully led high achieving teams in both urban and resort settings.
Hotel Positioning
5- Star Luxury; Forbes 5 Star Hotel and Spa, Preferred Hotels & Resorts Legend Collection.
Development Strategy
N/A
The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston
History & Story
Opened in 2018, The Post Oak Hotel is led by an unparalleled commitment to create a welcoming and accommodating space for each guest. Proudly recognized as Texas’ only Forbes Double 5 Star rated Hotel and Spa, The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston is set on 10 oak-studded acres featuring 250 luxuriously contemporary guestrooms and suites; 20 residential suites; and an elegant 30,000 square-foot conference facility, including the largest ballroom in the Uptown Houston area. Located moments from The Galleria and River Oaks District, The Post Oak Hotel caters to business and leisure travelers alike. Certain to exceed the expectations of the most discerning traveler, the hotel is a venue unlike most others with seven unique dining venues, a stunning pool, and a first-class destination Spa, Salon & Fitness Center.
Date Renewal
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Date added extensions
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Main Strengths, Special Touch
A destination in itself, The Post Oak Hotel is the visually striking centerpiece of a 10-acre complex awash in greenery, mature oak trees, and tranquil water fountains. With seven (7) onsite restaurants, Texas’ only 5 star spa, a beautiful resort style pool, a cutting edge fitness center and curated experiences tailored by our experienced team including an all Clefs d’Or Concierge Team and two Master Sommeliers.
Location
Nestled in the heart of the Galleria, The Post Oak Hotel is prominently located in Houston’s Post Oak Uptown area and a short drive to Downtown Houston, the Medical Center, the Museum District and all the main Sports and Concerts venues. A central location with easy access to the city’s award-winning cuisine, world-class arts, lavish shopping, sports games, thrilling amusements and exciting nightlife.
Key sites/activities in the area
Located steps from The Galleria shopping centre with over 400 stores and restaurants, The River Oaks District with luxury brands and dining, Uptown Park and Highland Village with upscale boutiques, restaurants and bars.
Fun Facts
Unique aspects of the development include a museum-worthy art collection with works by Frank Stella, Robert Motherwell and Alex Katz, among others; a two-story Rolls-Royce showroom and on-site Bentley and Bugatti Post Oak Motors dealership; seven signature restaurants highlighted by the first Mastro’s Steakhouse in Texas and the newly reinvented Willie G’s Seafood; The Cellar holds an expansive collection of over 20,000 bottles and $5 million in inventory, offering the world’s finest wines including vintages dating back to the 1800’s.
With Houston’s only rooftop helipad, The Post Oak Hotel can provide helicopter transportation to and from local landmarks, including George Bush Intercontinental Airport; NRG Stadium; Galveston Beach; Lake Charles, LA; and more, or orchestrate sunset city tours all tailored by our all Clefs d’Or Concierge Team. Additional amenities include the indulgent Post Oak Spa & Salon, a vibrant pool with private cabanas, and the hotel’s fashion-forward boutique, 29 North.
The Post Oak Hotel is among 35 properties in the nation honored with membership in the Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ Legends Collection, recognizing the hotel’s high quality standards and unparalleled service.
Children’s Corner
Curated Children experiences.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
Each of the hotel’s 270 guest rooms and suites emulate a private pied-a-terre, with every modern amenity. Room categories start from the spacious Luxury King, larger than standard at 526-square feet with a separate sitting area and 10-foot-high ceilings, all offering panoramic views of Houston.
All guest rooms come equipped with two 50-inch flat-screen TVs that, with the touch of a button, disappear into a credenza that separates the sofa lounging area from the bed. A third 27-inch television set is embedded into the bathroom wall for viewing from an oversized tub. Each deluxe bathroom is encased in all-white marble, with custom-beaded crystal light fixtures and such features as double sinks, a separate glass-enclosed shower with a non-fogging mirror, marble toe ledge, and oversized shower head, and exclusive amenities created for the hotel by Acqua Di Parma.
Rooms feature a wide array of amenities, including 500-count Egyptian cotton bed linens, robes in both full- and half-size lengths, his and her slippers, turndown service and a set of personal hand dumbbells for guests who prefer to do a quick workout in their room. A tablet equipped with state-of-the-art technology controls all aspects of the room, including temperature, lighting, and room service. Other amenities include a Nespresso coffee maker with complimentary coffee selections and an ironing board that is built into a custom credenza drawer.
With a total of 66 Suites including the exclusive 22,000 square foot two story Penthouse, the one of a kind 5,000-square foot Presidential Suite, the 1,500 square foot Post Oak Suite, the 1,007 square foot Classic Suites and 20 Residential Suites, each suite offers a unique touch of elevated luxury with panoramic views of the Houston skyline.
Restaurants & Bars
• Bloom & Bee offers fresh, locally inspired cuisine amid a garden-like surrounding with terrace dining available overlooking the pool area.
• Craft F&B offers wood-fired pizzas, elevated comfort food, pub-style fare, and a vast selection of craft brews in an industrial setting, with charred wood walls, copper piping, concrete floors, and an open kitchen with a brick oven.
• Bouchée Patisserie serves up freshly baked Parisian-inspired indulgences with a modern twist, including pastries, macaroons, sandwiches, chocolate, and coffee, with a whimsical ambiance.
• Mastro’s Steakhouse boasts a wide array of the highest quality USDA Prime steaks, a special selection of seafood and raw bar offerings, creative sushi selections developed by internationally famed sushi chef Angel Carbajal of Cabo San Lucas’s Niksan, and new dishes exclusively featured at the Houston location.
• Willie G’s Seafood, a Houston culinary institution, features an amazing raw bar, long time seafood favorites, hand-crafted specialty drinks, including barrel-aged cocktails and a large variety of local and craft beers.
• The H Bar serves fine wines, aperitifs, hand-crafted cocktails, and an appetizer menu in a club-like atmosphere, with dark wood columns, tufted leather seating, and chrome accents surrounded by nostalgic black and white photos from Houston’s past.
• Stella’s Wine Bar – Houston’s most alluring wine destination for both casual wine enthusiasts and serious oenophiles. The menu includes everything from cheese, charcuterie, and flatbreads to Petrossian caviar; 60 by-the-glass offerings from more than 30 wine-producing regions and unique wine flights to “wine tails,” wine-based cocktails such as a Rosé Sangria with St. Germain, Elderflower and White Cranberry and a Port & Tonic, to name a few.
Wellness
• The Spa at The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston, the only Forbes Five-Star rated spa in Texas, is a 20,000-square-foot urban oasis featuring tranquility pools with body-contouring hot stoned daybeds; aromatherapy-infused steam rooms; detoxifying high temperature, low humidity saunas; multi-sensory thermal showers and quiet lounges with zero gravity chairs.
• The Fitness Center grants guests 24-hour access to the latest in cutting-edge fitness equipment, including Technogym’s most advanced cardio and strength training alongside Peloton bikes, kettlebells, free weights, and yoga mats.
• The Salon, this state-of-the-art salon is a luxury retreat with skillful hairstylists and cosmetologists delivering a wide range of services for men and women from haircuts and styling to luxe nail services and top of the line skin treatments
• The Pool is a stunning oasis located just off the hotel lobby; our sparkling pool sets a new standard for poolside lounging. Relish in all its splendor as private cabanas, a sleek fire pit and contemporary chaise lounges transport you to a tropical sanctuary.
Corporate & Celebration Events
A special feature of The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston is the 16,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom with seating for up to 1,200, and 28-foot-tall, recessed ceiling. It is complemented by two pre-function areas and its own glass-front valet entrance.
The third floor contains 12,726 square feet of space that can be divided into various sizes for conferences, meetings, and seminars. Each room is equipped with the latest technology. A separate boardroom is also available for high-powered business meetings, along with a business center, and a library that offers a comfortable setting for enjoying art, books, games, or work with lounge-style seating and tables.
Extra Notable Features
Uniquely Post Oak Experiences, from a shopping spree at the River Oaks District, a private Sushi Omasake experience to a Spa retreat, we curate experiences for an unforgettable stay.
The Concierge Lounge provides a higher level of personalized attention in an elegant, relaxed and exclusive lounge setting. Tempting our guests to forgo further exploration is our selection of complimentary lounge indulgences. Fresh, chef prepared cuisine and cordials are presented throughout the day, including a la carte fare, hors d’oeuvres, handcrafted desserts and beverage service including wine, beer and spirits.
The 22,000 square- foot two story Penthouse Suite with spectacular views of the Houston Skyline. The upper level includes 3 En-Suite bedrooms with a grand primary, a fully appointed kitchen, an office, a private spa treatment room and an extensive indoor- outdoor living with a 3,050-square-foot wraparound terrace with a bar, fire pit, teppanyaki grill and a heated infinity pool with hot tub. The lower level includes the Two Bedroom Ambassador Suite and the Entertainment floor with a half basketball court, movie theater, fitness room, steam room, bar and lounge area and game room with golf simulator and arcade games.
The 5,000 square-foot Presidential Suite, is one of the largest of its kind in Houston.
Two-bedroom suite with a private office, a fitness room, spacious living room with a dining room and wet bar area, a private elevator access from parking garage and/or helipad to the suite, a Butler pantry with 24-hour butler service available upon request and a secluded 350 square-foot terrace.
Hotel and restaurant Awards
2023
• Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2023 – Named The Best City Hotel in Houston
• Travel + Leisure’s “World’s Best” List 2023 – Named in Top 500 Hotels Around The Globe
• Forbes Five-Star Award Winner 2023 – The Post Oak Hotel
• U.S. News & World Report – Ranked 31st on the Best Hotels in the USA and Texas’s #1 Hotel.
• Michelin Guide Awarded a Michelin Key 2024 on their first round on the USA.
2022
• The Post Oak Hotel Opens New Wine Lounge, Stella’s Wine Bar
Number of employees
500