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The Hotel Derek, in Houston, is a 4 star inexpensive hotel. Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "hard" and "great". What travelers said they loved: "the service", "the room", and "the staff". The hotel is recommended by Gayot.com (it's on their Top 10 list for Business Hotels). Other local places to consider are Hotel Icon and The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa.
The premise of this place is that it's named after an aging British rock star. Yet it's hard to figure out why a hotel this hip and stylish needs a gimmick. It stands on its own and can compete with the best...
gayot.com - expert review
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I know they're trying to be trendy, but really, just a little bit of extra lighting would be great. Booked two rooms for my husband/I, and another for my parents. In my parents room, only the two...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Hotel Derek was my favorite hotel in the Galleria. I have stayed there several times in the past and have recommended it to friends and family. My firm uses Hotel Derek as accommodations for our...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I still love this hotel, but the reservations department cannot get their act together. Last time I was there, they gave me a coupon for 15% off. I tried to use it, and the freakin' coupon code...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't care how cool of a hotel you think you are, if you close your pool at 8 pm, you are not going to get my future business!Staff is a rather full of themselves also.Room was nice, but as others...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So for work I have been a traveler for about 15 years of my life. I have seen ups and downs of everything and everywhere in this world. But I do travel to Houston alot and have been in the last 10...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is suppose to be a fancy and one of the best places to stay in Houston. Most people that live in Houston when I said I was staying at Hotel Derek was like "ohhhhh"! Seriously, it's isn't all...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I actually spent my wedding night in this hotel a few weeks ago. We got a corner suite on the 7th floor. I checked in early and I'm glad I did because when I walked into my room I discovered a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We got a gr8 skyline view room on the 12th floor. Hotel is very swanky. The interior is on par with other botique hotels in its class. Like other reviews - it looks like a West Elm catalouge.For the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far the worst design of a hotel from a business traveler's perspective I think I've come across.Now mind you, I spend most of my time on the road, and I'm pretty easy when it comes to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bear with me, I've been in Houston all week...I go to Houston and Austin pretty frequently (read: every other week or so) for work, and I rotate hotels just as often since I always book them on...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
great looking and well appointed rooms -- but crappy service. i had three problems: 1. i got inaccurate directions from the coincierge one night, and a valet guy the next night. 2. room service...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great hotel. One of the best in Houston.The rooms have platform beds with mood lighting.Clean. New. Fantastic.
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Love the modern euro-style decor. A little pricey but very beautiful and a nice view, as I am sure many of the tall hotels in the area have.
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Hotel Derek has fallen victim to not keeping up with the times. Let me say that this hotel used to be my absolute favorite in Houston. From it's stylish modern decor, to its location, the Derek...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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I am someone who spoiled myself by always staying in nice, trendy, and boutique hotels and living here in Houston I was intrigued by what I heard about Hotel Derek. My girlfriend and I decided one night to...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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We loved the Derek! My only complaint was that they were a little slow returning phone calls and emails. But in the end, when it really mattered they came through! Our wedding was beautiful and every detail...
weddingwire.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Derek is high on style but mediocre on the service side. Parking is difficult as is getting in and out of the hotel due to it being right at one of the busiest stoplights in Houston. The pools is a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stayed here on a recent business trip (so I won't speak for the cost). Really enjoyed my whole experience. Comfortable and funky room. Nice pool and workout area. Friendly staff. Loved the bar...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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We had our wedding reception at Hotel Derek and they were wonderful to work with! We loved all the attention they provided for our wedding as well as their desire to make our day as special as possible. I...
weddingwire.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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I recently spent two nights at the Hotel Derek and thoroughly enjoyed my stay. To start, the hotel is located at 'main and main' in the Galleria, just a short walk or drive from the mall. Upon arrival, I was...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll forever remember this place as the romantic spot where my now-husband proposed!What a night - they took great care of us, from the champagne, to the top-floor room with an amazing city view....
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've stayed here twice, once about 5 years ago and once 2 weeks ago. This place has gone way downhill. They haven't kept up with the maintenance and it is not what I expect from top end boutique...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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This was absolutely the worst hotel I have ever stayed at! I travel for work and stay in hotels all the time. I was very disappointed in Derek. They offer valet-only parking, saupposedly at $20 a night,...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This hotel's pretty sweet. Stayed here while I was on tour with some comics. Woulda been sweeter if we had more than 1 room. We were sleepin 5 deep in a 2 bed room. That was not fun at all. I had...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't stayed here in about 6 months, but I used to allll the time. Let me say about 3 years ago the bar in this place used to be AWESOME! There used to be a LINE around the block to gt in, but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Extremely rude non helpful management team who have no power to get anything done. My bathroom was dirty and musty. It smelled like someone just got finished smoking. I asked for a room change, the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a friend who had her 21 birthday party in a suite here..... We all stayed the night and were nice to the rooms..... it was beautiful... Everything. The decor, the lobby, the staff. It was worth...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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Overall this hotel does a decent job of balancing pricing and quality. The rooms appeared to be clean (although after reading some of the reviews you might need a black light to be sure) and the service was...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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Very good hotel overall. I would recommend it to others.
priceline.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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Hotel Derek is a great venue for a wedding if you are wanting more of a contempory style. However, you must stay on top of the event planner to make sure everything is prepared the way you intended it to be....
weddingwire.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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Good service, nice place to stay. Be aware there is only valet parking.
priceline.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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Our stay was comfortable and the view was spectacular but, I don't recommend this one for people traveling with children. Also, beware of the parking situation, it costs $18.00 per day tax ( tips) to valet...
priceline.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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The Hotel Derek always makes me feel like I'm in a trendy district of some other city, like Chicago or Boston or something. The rooms are super slick, like someone's ultra-hip loft apartment. They have great...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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I have stayed at this hotel for years, for business and for weekend getaways. When I went last month, I was extremely disappointed. This is no 4 star hotel anymore. The staff was not friendly, almost seemed...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stopped in Hotel Derek to visit friends who are staying there this weekend and fell in love with the modern interior design. Their rooms are out of a West Elm catalog. The minimalist furniture,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this hotel. I finally stayed here this weekend after hearing about it for so long. Very cool and modern. I love the design of this hotel. Even heard that Justin Timberlake has been known to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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We stayed at the Derek and went out with some friends in Houston. When they returned us to the hotel late that night, we all went to the bar there for one last drink. There were two really cheap nasty...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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Stayed here just one night, it was beautiful. I enjoyed the view, luxurious and comfortable furnishings, great amenities. The bathroom was quite small, I wouldn't recommend it for a long stay. More than two...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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I've traveled around the world, and this is by far one of the cleanest hotels I've stayed in. I am from Houston and stayed here with my husband on our anniversary. Very romantic and great price. Cons: Valet...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A chill-ass place with luxurious, understated class. The help go out of their way and Bistro Moderne, their French contemporary in-house restaurant, holds its own.Cabs were always available but you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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Great decoration, loved it, our room was on the 15th floor, very noisy, maybe the fans on the roof, we never knew, the cleaning of the room lacked alot. Very trendy nice3 bed, excellent pillows, make sure at...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2006
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Beautiful Hotel with an incredibly customer service oriented staff. You can't help but to be in awe when you first walk through the front door. The decoration is modern and beautifully done. The rooms are big...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2005
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I'm biased because I got engaged here. Very hip and modern atmosphere. The staff is friendly and helpful (stayed here when my A/C went out for a night, they were sure to round us up a DVD player for...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2005
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Walking into the hotel, everything looks so chic and funky. Once I entered my room, I wanted to live in it. From the lush down comforter to the T.V.'s fireplace channel, every detail exudes style and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2004
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My boyfriends band stays here everytime they are in town. We have always been very impressed with the quality of rooms and especially the quality of service. Not to mention you can get a spectacular room with...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2004
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I lived in Houston my whole life and never knew this City had such a great Hotel. Although, It was something else before. Whenever I travel back, I stay at Hotel Derek.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2004
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My pen broke and unknown to me a Bellman saw it occur. Later on he presented me with a new pen. Nothing fancy but wow! How he knew was one thing but that someone atually did something without asking was...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2003
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Very stylish place and you feel at home with the large rooms and room-wide sofa.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2003
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I was recently a guest at Hotel Derek. I was very impressed with how efficient and friendly everyone was. Everyone smiled, everyone told me what I needed to know and they all seemed happy to be there. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2002
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Spent my birthday evening at hotel. King room, very modern but warm color and comfortable, view of Galleria to help me spend my money. Had after dinner drinks and dessert at restaurant.....a birthday...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2002
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This is the perfect choice for the cosmopolitan traveler. Mod furnishings grace the glossy-floored lobby and the sleek, contemporary rooms. The hotel restaurant, Ling & Javier, serves fusion Chinese and Cuban...
fodors.com - user review
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I stayed at the Hotel Derek for the weekend. My room was on the 14th floor. It was nicely laid out and...
tripadvisor.com - user review
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This business-friendly hotel is adjacent to the Galleria, five miles from Rice University, six miles from downtown Houston, and 30 miles from the George Bush Intercontinental Airport.Hotel amenities include...
travelocity.com - user review
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This is the perfect choice for the cosmopolitan traveler. Mod furnishings grace the glossy-floored lobby and the sleek, contemporary rooms. The hotel restaurant, Ling & Javier, serves fusion Chinese and Cuban...
nytimes.com - user review
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After booking the Derek, I read some reviews on this site and was a little anxious about going. However,...
tripadvisor.com - user review
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We stayed here for f5 days. The overall hotel was nice, however I wasnt expecting to have to put down a $500 deposit when I got there, nor pay for valet parking for each day. This information is somehow left...
travelocity.com - user review
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With the mandatory valet parking, you are taking huge risks. I, and several people I know, have used the valet parking service (again, mandatory) and have come back with severely damaged vehicles...
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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It matters little that this hotel has great eye appeal. The service levels are below what I would expect...
tripadvisor.com - user review
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"Find comprehensive hotel information including descriptions, rates & availability, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Hotel Derek in Houston, Texas. Check the weather, and locate additional information...
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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Hotel Derek is a bit of an anomaly. Outside the chain hotels, in Texas you generally find hotels that fit the image that most expect -- dark wood paneling, lots of cow leather, and longhorn steer...
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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I stayed at Hotel Derek for one night and I loved it. The atmophere and decor of the hotel is really...
tripadvisor.com - user review
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Hotel Derek is a refreshing choice of Houston Texas lodging for travelers looking to escape the typical hotel chain. Nestled in the heart of the city's Uptown Galleria area, our Houston accommodations cater...
travelintelligence.net - user review
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Hotel Derek rocks! From the lobby, logo, to the furniture and pens in the room -- it's about as designer...
tripadvisor.com - user review
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I booked here on the suggestion of an acquaintance. It's all pretentious image & no substance. Although...
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Hotel Derek is a must stay in Houston. My husband and I took the weekend to Houston for shopping at the...
tripadvisor.com - user review
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The Derek is in a perfect location for visiting Houston. The room was clean and spacious, the pillows...
tripadvisor.com - user review
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Welcome to Hotel Derek Houston's location for urban sophistication. Hotel Derek brings a refreshing alternative to the typical Houston Texas hotel, pairing contemporary style with impeccable guest service....
orbitz.com - user review
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relaxed upscale restaurant and bar...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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replacing ling & javier as hotel derekis restaurant is this contemporary texan eatery presenting southwestern cuisine. alena pyles serves signature dishes which include fried green tomatoes, skillet-seared...
gayot.com - user review
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