The Sam Houston Hotel

Welcome to The Sam Houston Hotel, a historic Downtown Houston hotel where guests enjoy warm hospitality and personalized service. At The Sam, we cater to your individual preferences, whether your stay is for business, a celebration or simply to relax and unwind. The ideal choice among hotels in Downtown Houston, we’re located enviably close to Houston’s Theater District, Minute Maid Park, Toyota Center, BBVA Compass Stadium, George R. Brown Convention Center, Discovery Green Park, Park Shops @ Houston Center, Green Street (shopping, dining, entertainment) Complex and major corporations , such as JP Morgan Chase    Shell  , Bank of America  , BG Group  , Chevron, Houston Center, and many other major corporate offices. The Sam is also within walking distance of all downtown courthouses and some of Houston's best restaurants and bars. Originally opened in 1924, The Sam Houston Hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In mid 2013, our hotel in Downtown Houston completed a renovation of its guestrooms, public areas and meeting and event spaces providing guests with the finest amenities amidst our historic setting. While here, enjoy fine American cuisine and a well-rounded wine list at *17 Restaurant. The Sam Bar, an upscale neighborhood bar, offers small bites and legendary cocktails. Our premier event space, Veranda by *17, looks out on the stunning Houston skyline and provides the perfect setting for a wedding ceremony, business meeting or reception. Our other meeting and event spaces include The Raven Room, adjacent to our intimate Board Room, and our Private Dining Room, located within*17 Restaurant.