Romantic getaways in Houston

Full Guide 2022

Have an unforgettable vacation in the most populous city in Texas. Known for being closely linked with NASA and Hispanic culture, Houston is home to a wealth of activities, good food, music events and memorable attractions, the Bayou City will please both outdoor enthusiasts and party lovers, art aficionados and shoppers.

Choose from the city’s fine dining experiences to casual cafés, but be sure not to miss the famous Tex-Mex fusion cuisine.

Best romantic getaways in Houston

Hotel Zaza Houston

The Hotel ZaZa Houston is located in the trendy Museum District of Houston, it boasts an outdoor pool with a poolside bar, a spa center complete with a sauna, an on-site fine dining restaurant and multiple gorgeous outdoor lounges.

Rooms at the ZaZa are open and spacious featuring uniquely and warmly decorated with fine upholstery, boasting hardwood floors, ample bathrooms with stone finishing. Some units offer seating areas and kitchenettes, guests can choose wether to have a pool or city view.

The St. Regis Houston

Just a short drive from the downtown area, the St Regis Houston boasts a gourmet on-site restaurant, bar, tea-lounge, as well as an outdoor pool and spa facilities.

Rooms feature beautiful decór in wooden tones, flat-screen TVs and stone finished private bathrooms are complimentary. Select units boast seating areas, fireplaces, and deep soaking tubs.

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The Four Seasons Hotel

The idyllically located The Four Seasons Hotel is a short walk away from the best Houston has to offer. The Four Seasons boasts an incredible outdoor pool and hot tub, as well as spa facilities. Enjoy fine Italian cuisine at the on-site restaurant and a cocktail at the bar.

Rooms boast premium bed linens and downs, a work desk and a marble bathroom, with an ample shower area. Select units offer seating areas, kitchenettes and deep soaking tubs.

Hilton Americas - Houston

The downtown Hilton Americas offers guests an idyllic location, just a short walk away from some of the city’s most famous parks, coupled with a wealth of amenities. The Hilton boasts an on-site indoor pool, a spa equipped with a sauna and hot tub, as well as a variety of on-site dining options.

For maximum comfort every unit is equipped with a seating area as well as a work desk. The rooms do not lack for space, they’re ample and open, boasting modern decor. Select units offer a dining area.

The Post Oak Hotel

The luxurious Post Oak Hotel is the definitive upscale option for central Houston, with its beautifully tiled outdoor pool, a surrounding lounge area, spa facilities complete with a hot tub. Guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant and sip cocktails at the bar.

Rooms are lavishly decorated with exquisite bed linens and upholstery and the ample bathrooms boast marble furnishings. Select rooms boast a kitchenette, a dining area, as well as a seating area.

Hotel Granduca Houston

With its beachy pool area, complete with cabanas and lounge the tranquil Hotel Granduca Houston is a dream destination for a romantic getaway in the heart of Houston.

The Granduca’s spa facilities offers guests a variety of services and amenities, such as a sauna and a hot tub. The on-site restaurant offers fine Italian cuisine, and the on-site bar offers signature cocktails.

The rooms are spacious and warmly decorated to make the stay as memorable as possible, every room boasts a kitchen, a seating area and private bathrooms with deep soaking tubs.

Hotel ZaZa Houston Memorial City

Despite being just a short walk from the city center, the vibrant Hotel ZaZa offers guests a wealth of amenities. The ZaZa boasts a gorgeous rooftop pool, with an accompanying poolside lounge. Guests can enjoy a complimentary American breakfast every morning, and enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant.

The modern rooms come standard with work desks and flat-screen TVs, guests can choose between a shower or a bath. Select rooms offer balconies.

JW Marriott Houston

The JW Marriot Houston is just outside the city’s bustling entertainment district, such as the Theater District and the famous Alley Theater. The Marriot boasts an on-site spa that offers an extensive list of treatments that guests can book from the comfort of their room as they indulge on some room service.

The rooms at the Marriot feature hardwood floors and modern decór, the private bathrooms are exceptional, featuring deep soaking tubs, certain rooms offer seating areas.

Magnolia Hotel Houston

Boasting a rooftop pool, The Magnolia Hotel is just a short walk away from Minute Maid Park and other popular Houston attractions.

Every room at the Magnolia boasts a seating area and a work desk, while other select units offer dining and kitchen areas. The private bathrooms are equipped with both a shower and a bath.

Hyatt Regency Houston

Home to Houston’s first rotating dining room, the Hyatt Regency couples a central location with an incredible variety of on-site restaurants to make your romantic getaway unforgettable.

The rooftop area boast a heated outdoor pool and a poolside deck and lounge.

The rooms are warmly decorated and the bathrooms boast wood furnishings, both of which coalesce to give the room a warm and inviting feel.

There is a vast array of options to choose form when it comes to rooms, from deep soaking tubs and seating areas to apartment style suites.

The Lancaster Hotel

Located in Houston’s trending Theater District the lavish Lancaster Hotel will provide you with all you need to make your weekend getaway one you’ll look back fondly on. The on-site restaurant offers guests intimate dining experiences, and the spa facilities offer couples massages.

The rooms are ample and gorgeously decorated, with large bathrooms with spacious walk in showers and deep soaking tubs. Seating areas are optional.

Cambria Hotel Houston Downtown

Boasting an on-site restaurant, a bar, as well as a shared lounge, the Cambria Hotel is an fantastic choice of acommodation for a weekend getaway.

The modern rooms offer privileged views of downtown Houston, every room boasts a work desk, air conditioning as well as a flatscreen TV. The private bathrooms boast large shower areas and wood furnishings, select rooms offer deep soaking tubs instead of showers.

Hotel ICON

Offering luxurious accommodation and spa services in the center of Houston the Hotel ICON.

The ICON has an on-site restaurant serving local Texas cuisine, open for all meals.

Rooms at the ICON vary in decór, but not in quality, every room boast premium upholstery and bedding and modernly equipped bathrooms, large walk in showers are standard with every room. Select rooms are equipped with seating and dining areas.

Royal Sonesta Houston

Guests staying at the Royal Sonesta Houston will find a wide variety of on-site fine dining options, a romantically lit rooftop pool, a hot tub and an ideal location, a short walk away from Houston’s many attractions.

The intimately decorated rooms provide guests with stunning views of the city. Select rooms offer seating and dining areas.

Club Quarters Hotel

With both an on-site restaurant and bar as well as a privileged location, just a short walk off of Alley Theater or Discovery Green Park, Theater District’s Club Quarters Hotel is one of your best options if you want to stay in the heart of the city. A complimentary weekday wine happy hour is offered to all guests.

The elegant rooms boast wood furnishings, flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, a work desk and private bathrooms

Romantic things to do in Houston

Once you have chosen the perfect hotel for your romantic getaway, let’s find a complementary thing to do in Houston so you can get the most out of your couple’s vacation.

Cockrell Butterfly Center

Walk through the grounds of the Cockrell Butterfly Center, surrounded by the hundreds of butterfly species that make the gardens their home.

The 50-feet waterfall is surrounded by a plethora of wildlife and the accompanying three story glass structure makes for a perfect vantage point to view the gardens from.

Hermann Park

Hermann Park is a hallmark of downtown Houston, making it a perfect stop while exploring the city center.

Spanning over 450 acres, visitors can find a wealth of points of interest such as the Houston Museum of Natural Science, who is well worth a dedicated trip by itself.

A variety of differently themed gardens, and lakes, can be found scattered around the park grounds.

Mecom Fountain is another incredible destination in the park that is well worth the detour.

Houston Zoo

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The Houston Zoo is a 55-acre oasis in the heart of Houston, housing more than 6,000 animals from all corners of the globe.

Learn more about animals, their habitats and ecosystems through this entertaining experience!

The zoo offers special activities like animal encounter experiences, such as going behind the scenes with a zookeeper, meeting the goats, and feeding the giraffes, as well as riding on the unique Wildlife Carousel, or enjoying a 4D movie experience.

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

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Bayou Bend, formerly the home of philanthropist, patron and collector of the arts Ima Hogg, also known as “The First Lady of Texas”, is now Museum of Fine Arts Houston for American decorative arts and paintings.

The rare and valuable objects are displayed throughout the mansion in 28 period room settings.

The historic house museum is situated on 14 acres of impressive and lovely, diligently maintained gardens.

Houston Museum of Natural Science

Located at the sprawling and beautiful Hermann Park, Houston Museum of Natural Science makes for a perfect destination after a bucolic walk through the park.

The Houston Museum of Natural Science houses an impressive mineral exhibit, as well as a vast and comprehensive collection of dinosaur skeleton.

Discovery Green

Even though the Discovery Green park stretches over mere 12 acres, it offers a perfect escape from the concrete jungle.

Relax and unwind on the picnic lawns, admire the public art, take part in free yoga classes, go kayaking on the park’s lake, or dine at one of the two restaurants.

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More romantic getaways close to Houston

If you want to find more romantic hotels, we recommend these locations below, so you can find the perfect accommodation for your next romantic getaway or vacation.

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