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An intimate and sophisticated retreat in Houston's city center, Hotel Icon is the caretaker of the landmark Union National Bank Building. Merging exquisite, turn-of-the-century architectural grandeur, state-of-the-art functionality and plush interior, the property has become a favorite business and leisure destination for the most discerning travelers, as well as a mainstay of editorial and reader's choice award listing, including the Conde Nast Traveler "Gold List". While bold and dazzling, Hotel Icon's primary mission is to quietly welcome and anticipate the guests every need.
The Hotel Icon occupies the original structure that was built as the Union National Bank in 1911. The hotel has preserved the original architecture of the building and remains on the National Historic Registry.
Imagine transporting a grand European boutique hotel to the energetic, magnetic hub that is Houston. Hotel Icon transcends that legacy - rich in approachable elegance, boldly modern and personally yours to the core. Each of the 12 story hotels 135 lavish guest rooms and 9 signature suites feature original, sumptuous decor in vibrant colors and lush fabrics to tempt your senses. Additional guest room accommodations include: seating area, workspace with task lighting and ergonomic chair and complimentary high-speed internet access.
When you're looking for the very best in Houston dining, Hotel Icon will always exceed your expectations. From world class cuisine at Voice, featuring award winning Chef, Michael Krammer, to fantastic after hours fun in our sophisticated Voice Lounge, Hotel Icon offers Houston's premier dining and socializing options.
The interior lobby Colonnade is accentuated by two rows of 30 foot Doric columns and extensive use of decorative plaster molding. A stunning example of neo-classical architecture, preserving the true spirit of the historic 1911 Union National building. Hotel Icon has recently completed a $4 million transformation of the interior lobby to create a fitting home for Voice Restaurant and Lounge, a delicious backdrop for its regionally inspired Modern American cuisine.
At the gateway to Houston's thriving arts and entertainment district, Hotel Icon is in the heart of the city's legal and business center and within walking distance of Fortune 500 companies, the George R. Brown Convention Center, the second highest concentration of theater seats in the country, art galleries, nationally acclaimed restaurants, Buffalo Bayou and Discovery Green Parks, Houston Pavilion, Minute Maid Field (home of the Astros baseball team) and Toyota Center (home of the Rockets and Comets basketball teams and the Areos hockey team).
Area Details - Centrally located
- 24 kms to the airport (houston)
- 53 kms to the airport (houston-intl apt)
- 1 minute walk to the nearest metro station (houston metro rail)
- 2 km to the nearest station (amtrak)
- 1 minute walk to the nearest bus stop
- 2 km to the nearest fair site (george r. brown convention ctr)
- 40 km to the nearest beach
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