Simply put, Hotel Derek wants to be a 4-star, chic, modern hotel experience. It isn't. While the location is great (across from the Galleria) and the entrance and lobby are simple and elegant, everything goes downhill from there. Each floor feels lackluster -- boring white walls, popcorn ceilings, minimalistic decor . . . but not in a good way. The... more

Well, I planned a weekend by myself to getaway at the so-called 4 star hotel. Check-in was smooth, hotel is nice, but many other issues. 1. Valet parking is $19+tax. Not sure why since there is a garage that the guests can access, but it's often congested and I would rather park my own car. 2. The second day I... more

We liked the hotels design and appointments. Its our style, so we found it appealing, but I could see where someone with more traditional tastes might be put off. We were there for a wedding and I have to say we found the catering to be substandard. I am glad I wasn't paying for it. What I did pay for... more

I recently stayed at the Hotel Derek for a "Girls Night Out" weekend. One of my coworkers picked the hotel and made all the arrangements. When she gave us the information, the first thing I did was log on to check it out. I was a little shaken by some of the reviews that were posted. Once i pulled up... more

My family of 5 went to Houston for the weekend to enjoy the museums and other sights. We stayed 2 nights at a lovely hotel downtown (obtained via priceline, 4 star hotel), and then the last night at Hotel Derek. Wow, what a remarkable, disappointing difference in the hotels. Hotel Derek, in my opinion, looks like the apartment of a... more

OVERRATED! What an overrated hotel! They taught to be a "luxury hotel" what a joke! Maybe in the eyes of hoo-dunks that work there. The staff is rude and "superior" in their attitude. Service was HORRIBLE. Food in restaurant was HORRIBLE. Location is HORRIBLE! Can't even pull onto the street due to the bad driveway location. MANDATORY VALET PARKING, give... more

I stayed there on business for 4 days in May 08 and was quite apprehensive reading some of the reviews. The sofa bank was a little old, and the room could have smelt fresher (pet odour?) but it was clean. Bathroom was clean and everything worked. The power shower was great - just take the little tea strainer thing out... more

I booked this hotel through Priceline paying $71 including taxes and fees. After reading reviews I was a bit wary, but this hotel turned out to be OK and I would stay here again. We stayed one night while we were visiting our son. The $19 valet parking fee that I read about in previous reviews irritated me. I expected... more

My husband and I were in Houston for 9 days for OTC. By the time my husband's company approved the trip, this hotel ended up being the most resonable. After reading the various reviews, I was not very excited about staying at the hotel. So I booked it with some trepidation. However once we arrived, I was very pleased with... more