Axel’s take
Warm service and spacious rooms, but this former St. Regis needs its planned refresh.
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Axel’s rating: 8.2/10 · a traditional 5-star hotel near River Oaks, formerly the St. Regis
This traditional 5-star near River Oaks is now the Houston Grand, not a St. Regis. It’s a strong pick for travelers who prefer spacious rooms, attentive staff and a quieter atmosphere over fashionable interiors. Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the people, while cleanliness remains a strength across booking sites. Afternoon tea, the Remington Bar and an outdoor pool give it appeal beyond a business overnight.
The catch is condition: several recent guests describe tired décor and maintenance shortcomings, which matter at this level. Expensive valet-only parking is another drawback. A comprehensive renovation is planned, with completion expected in 2027; Remington Restaurant work is scheduled for November 2026 through February 2027, so confirm dining arrangements and disruption before booking. We’d skip it if you want freshly finished luxury or a sightseeing base that doesn’t require rides.
- Rooms
- Spacious and generally comfortable, but recent reviews repeatedly flag aging décor and fixtures.
- Cleanliness
- A consistent strength, supported by strong cleanliness ratings on Expedia and Booking.com.
- Service
- Warm, helpful staff earn frequent praise, although some guests report coordination lapses.
- Amenities
- Outdoor pool, fitness center, afternoon tea, Remington Bar and 24-hour room service.
- Fees and surprises
- Valet parking, breakfast and dogs cost extra; confirm renovation impacts and restaurant availability.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · houstonfirst.com · whatnow.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
1919 Briar Oaks Ln, Houston
Convenient for River Oaks District and the Galleria; expect rides for wider Houston sightseeing.
Amenities and check-in
Outdoor pool, fitness center, afternoon tea, Remington Bar and 24-hour room service.
Check-in
after 3:00 PM
Check-out
before 12:00 PM
- Outdoor pool
- Babysitting and childcare
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Fitness facilities
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Extra bed: $30 per guest per stay; Deposit: $350 per room per stay
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
Houston Grand Hotel - River Oaks, Houston: from $135 a night
From $135 a night at Houston Grand Hotel - River Oaks, checked Nov 1, 2026. Nov 24–25, 2026, 2 adults: $135 total. Dec 4–6, 2026, 2 adults: $373 total on Axel; Booking.com listed $508 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.
Houston Grand Hotel - River Oaks is a traditional 5-star hotel near River Oaks, formerly the St. Regis in Houston, United States.
Address: 1919 Briar Oaks Ln, Houston. Property ID: 1451233.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/houston/houston-grand-hotel-river-oaks-1451233
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $373 | $508 on Booking.com | $135 less (27%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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Axel private rates
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Total price: $416 USD
2026-11-22 to 2026-11-25 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2026-11-08 | 1 night $161 · 2 nights $393 · 3 nights $695 · 4 nights $978 · 5 nights $1,177 · 6 nights $1,358 · 7 nights $1,557 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | 1 night $232 · 2 nights $534 · 3 nights $817 · 4 nights $1,016 · 5 nights $1,197 · 6 nights $1,396 · 7 nights $1,560 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | 1 night $302 · 2 nights $585 · 3 nights $784 · 4 nights $965 · 5 nights $1,164 · 6 nights $1,328 · 7 nights $1,493 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | 1 night $283 · 2 nights $482 · 3 nights $663 · 4 nights $862 · 5 nights $1,026 · 6 nights $1,191 · 7 nights $1,377 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | 1 night $199 · 2 nights $380 · 3 nights $579 · 4 nights $743 · 5 nights $908 · 6 nights $1,094 · 7 nights $1,284 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | 1 night $181 · 2 nights $380 · 3 nights $544 · 4 nights $709 · 5 nights $895 · 6 nights $1,085 · 7 nights $1,252 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | 1 night $199 · 2 nights $363 · 3 nights $528 · 4 nights $714 · 5 nights $904 · 6 nights $1,071 · 7 nights $1,239 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | 1 night $164 · 2 nights $329 · 3 nights $515 · 4 nights $705 · 5 nights $872 · 6 nights $1,040 · 7 nights $1,206 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | 1 night $165 · 2 nights $351 · 3 nights $541 · 4 nights $708 · 5 nights $876 · 6 nights $1,042 · 7 nights $1,180 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | 1 night $186 · 2 nights $376 · 3 nights $543 · 4 nights $711 · 5 nights $877 · 6 nights $1,015 · 7 nights $1,158 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | 1 night $190 · 2 nights $357 · 3 nights $525 · 4 nights $691 · 5 nights $829 · 6 nights $972 · 7 nights $1,107 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | 1 night $167 · 2 nights $335 · 3 nights $501 · 4 nights $639 · 5 nights $782 · 6 nights $917 · 7 nights $1,065 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | 1 night $168 · 2 nights $334 · 3 nights $472 · 4 nights $615 · 5 nights $750 · 6 nights $898 · 7 nights $1,033 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | 1 night $166 · 2 nights $304 · 3 nights $447 · 4 nights $582 · 5 nights $730 · 6 nights $865 · 7 nights $1,012 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | 1 night $138 · 2 nights $281 · 3 nights $416 · 4 nights $564 · 5 nights $699 · 6 nights $846 · 7 nights $1,004 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | 1 night $143 · 2 nights $278 · 3 nights $426 · 4 nights $561 · 5 nights $708 · 6 nights $866 · 7 nights $1,029 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | 1 night $135 · 2 nights $283 · 3 nights $418 · 4 nights $565 · 5 nights $723 · 6 nights $886 · 7 nights $1,051 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | 1 night $148 · 2 nights $283 · 3 nights $430 · 4 nights $588 · 5 nights $751 · 6 nights $916 · 7 nights $1,156 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | 1 night $135 · 2 nights $282 · 3 nights $440 · 4 nights $603 · 5 nights $768 · 6 nights $1,008 · 7 nights $1,247 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | 1 night $147 · 2 nights $305 · 3 nights $468 · 4 nights $633 · 5 nights $873 · 6 nights $1,112 · 7 nights $1,284 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | 1 night $158 · 2 nights $321 · 3 nights $486 · 4 nights $726 · 5 nights $965 · 6 nights $1,137 · 7 nights $1,327 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | 1 night $163 · 2 nights $328 · 3 nights $568 · 4 nights $807 · 5 nights $979 · 6 nights $1,169 · 7 nights $1,352 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | 1 night $165 · 2 nights $405 · 3 nights $644 · 4 nights $816 · 5 nights $1,006 · 6 nights $1,189 · 7 nights $1,337 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2026-12-01 | 1 night $240 · 2 nights $479 · 3 nights $651 · 4 nights $841 · 5 nights $1,024 · 6 nights $1,172 · 7 nights $1,398 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | 1 night $239 · 2 nights $411 · 3 nights $601 · 4 nights $784 · 5 nights $932 · 6 nights $1,158 · 7 nights $1,416 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | 1 night $172 · 2 nights $362 · 3 nights $545 · 4 nights $693 · 5 nights $919 · 6 nights $1,177 · 7 nights $1,417 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | 1 night $190 · 2 nights $373 · 3 nights $521 · 4 nights $747 · 5 nights $1,005 · 6 nights $1,245 · 7 nights $1,435 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-05 | 1 night $183 · 2 nights $331 · 3 nights $557 · 4 nights $815 · 5 nights $1,055 · 6 nights $1,245 · 7 nights $1,435 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-06 | 1 night $148 · 2 nights $374 · 3 nights $632 · 4 nights $872 · 5 nights $1,062 · 6 nights $1,252 · 7 nights $1,442 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-07 | 1 night $226 · 2 nights $484 · 3 nights $724 · 4 nights $914 · 5 nights $1,104 · 6 nights $1,294 · 7 nights $1,484 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-08 | 1 night $258 · 2 nights $498 · 3 nights $688 · 4 nights $878 · 5 nights $1,068 · 6 nights $1,258 · 7 nights $1,448 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-09 | 1 night $240 · 2 nights $430 · 3 nights $620 · 4 nights $810 · 5 nights $1,000 · 6 nights $1,190 · 7 nights $1,406 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-10 | 1 night $190 · 2 nights $380 · 3 nights $570 · 4 nights $760 · 5 nights $950 · 6 nights $1,166 · 7 nights $1,382 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-11 | 1 night $190 · 2 nights $380 · 3 nights $570 · 4 nights $760 · 5 nights $976 · 6 nights $1,192 · 7 nights $1,382 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-12 | 1 night $190 · 2 nights $380 · 3 nights $570 · 4 nights $786 · 5 nights $1,002 · 6 nights $1,192 · 7 nights $1,399 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-13 | 1 night $190 · 2 nights $380 · 3 nights $596 · 4 nights $812 · 5 nights $1,002 · 6 nights $1,209 · 7 nights $1,371 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-14 | 1 night $190 · 2 nights $406 · 3 nights $622 · 4 nights $812 · 5 nights $1,019 · 6 nights $1,181 · 7 nights $1,346 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-15 | 1 night $216 · 2 nights $432 · 3 nights $622 · 4 nights $829 · 5 nights $991 · 6 nights $1,156 · 7 nights $1,329 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-16 | 1 night $216 · 2 nights $406 · 3 nights $613 · 4 nights $775 · 5 nights $940 · 6 nights $1,113 · 7 nights $1,274 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-17 | 1 night $190 · 2 nights $397 · 3 nights $559 · 4 nights $724 · 5 nights $897 · 6 nights $1,058 · 7 nights $1,265 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-18 | 1 night $207 · 2 nights $369 · 3 nights $534 · 4 nights $707 · 5 nights $868 · 6 nights $1,075 · 7 nights $1,282 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-19 | 1 night $162 · 2 nights $327 · 3 nights $500 · 4 nights $661 · 5 nights $868 · 6 nights $1,075 · 7 nights $1,229 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-20 | 1 night $165 · 2 nights $338 · 3 nights $499 · 4 nights $706 · 5 nights $913 · 6 nights $1,067 · 7 nights $1,218 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-21 | 1 night $173 · 2 nights $334 · 3 nights $541 · 4 nights $748 · 5 nights $902 · 6 nights $1,053 · 7 nights $1,214 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-22 | 1 night $161 · 2 nights $368 · 3 nights $575 · 4 nights $729 · 5 nights $880 · 6 nights $1,041 · 7 nights $1,202 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-23 | 1 night $207 · 2 nights $414 · 3 nights $568 · 4 nights $719 · 5 nights $880 · 6 nights $1,041 · 7 nights $1,202 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-24 | 1 night $207 · 2 nights $361 · 3 nights $512 · 4 nights $673 · 5 nights $834 · 6 nights $995 · 7 nights $1,141 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-25 | 1 night $154 · 2 nights $305 · 3 nights $466 · 4 nights $627 · 5 nights $788 · 6 nights $934 · 7 nights $1,131 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-26 | 1 night $151 · 2 nights $312 · 3 nights $473 · 4 nights $634 · 5 nights $780 · 6 nights $977 · 7 nights $1,154 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-27 | 1 night $161 · 2 nights $322 · 3 nights $483 · 4 nights $629 · 5 nights $826 · 6 nights $1,003 · 7 nights $1,176 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-28 | 1 night $161 · 2 nights $322 · 3 nights $468 · 4 nights $665 · 5 nights $842 · 6 nights $1,015 · 7 nights $1,162 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-29 | 1 night $161 · 2 nights $307 · 3 nights $504 · 4 nights $681 · 5 nights $854 · 6 nights $1,001 · 7 nights $1,194 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-30 | 1 night $146 · 2 nights $343 · 3 nights $520 · 4 nights $693 · 5 nights $840 · 6 nights $1,033 · 7 nights $1,225 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-31 | 1 night $197 · 2 nights $374 · 3 nights $547 · 4 nights $694 · 5 nights $887 · 6 nights $1,079 · 7 nights $1,271 · up to 14 nights priced |
January 2027
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2027-01-01 | 1 night $177 · 2 nights $350 · 3 nights $497 · 4 nights $690 · 5 nights $882 · 6 nights $1,074 · 7 nights $1,267 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-02 | 1 night $173 · 2 nights $320 · 3 nights $513 · 4 nights $705 · 5 nights $897 · 6 nights $1,090 · 7 nights $1,269 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-03 | 1 night $147 · 2 nights $340 · 3 nights $532 · 4 nights $724 · 5 nights $917 · 6 nights $1,096 · 7 nights $1,282 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-04 | 1 night $193 · 2 nights $385 · 3 nights $577 · 4 nights $770 · 5 nights $949 · 6 nights $1,135 · 7 nights $1,319 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-05 | 1 night $192 · 2 nights $384 · 3 nights $577 · 4 nights $756 · 5 nights $942 · 6 nights $1,126 · 7 nights $1,327 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-06 | 1 night $192 · 2 nights $385 · 3 nights $564 · 4 nights $750 · 5 nights $934 · 6 nights $1,135 · 7 nights $1,336 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-07 | 1 night $193 · 2 nights $372 · 3 nights $558 · 4 nights $742 · 5 nights $943 · 6 nights $1,144 · 7 nights $1,337 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-08 | 1 night $179 · 2 nights $365 · 3 nights $549 · 4 nights $750 · 5 nights $951 · 6 nights $1,144 · 7 nights $1,345 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-09 | 1 night $186 · 2 nights $370 · 3 nights $571 · 4 nights $772 · 5 nights $965 · 6 nights $1,166 · 7 nights $1,343 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-10 | 1 night $184 · 2 nights $385 · 3 nights $586 · 4 nights $779 · 5 nights $980 · 6 nights $1,157 · 7 nights $1,334 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-11 | 1 night $201 · 2 nights $402 · 3 nights $595 · 4 nights $796 · 5 nights $973 · 6 nights $1,150 · 7 nights $1,298 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-12 | 1 night $201 · 2 nights $394 · 3 nights $595 · 4 nights $772 · 5 nights $949 · 6 nights $1,097 · 7 nights $1,290 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-13 | 1 night $193 · 2 nights $394 · 3 nights $571 · 4 nights $748 · 5 nights $896 · 6 nights $1,089 · 7 nights $1,282 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-14 | 1 night $201 · 2 nights $378 · 3 nights $555 · 4 nights $703 · 5 nights $896 · 6 nights $1,089 · 7 nights $1,282 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-15 | 1 night $177 · 2 nights $354 · 3 nights $502 · 4 nights $695 · 5 nights $888 · 6 nights $1,081 · 7 nights $1,274 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-16 | 1 night $177 · 2 nights $325 · 3 nights $518 · 4 nights $711 · 5 nights $904 · 6 nights $1,097 · 7 nights $1,260 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-17 | 1 night $148 · 2 nights $341 · 3 nights $534 · 4 nights $727 · 5 nights $920 · 6 nights $1,083 · 7 nights $1,231 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-18 | 1 night $193 · 2 nights $386 · 3 nights $579 · 4 nights $772 · 5 nights $935 · 6 nights $1,083 · 7 nights $1,276 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-19 | 1 night $193 · 2 nights $386 · 3 nights $579 · 4 nights $742 · 5 nights $890 · 6 nights $1,083 · 7 nights $1,276 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-20 | 1 night $193 · 2 nights $386 · 3 nights $549 · 4 nights $697 · 5 nights $890 · 6 nights $1,083 · 7 nights $1,288 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-21 | 1 night $193 · 2 nights $356 · 3 nights $504 · 4 nights $697 · 5 nights $890 · 6 nights $1,095 · 7 nights $1,288 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-22 | 1 night $163 · 2 nights $311 · 3 nights $504 · 4 nights $697 · 5 nights $902 · 6 nights $1,095 · 7 nights $1,288 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-23 | 1 night $148 · 2 nights $341 · 3 nights $534 · 4 nights $739 · 5 nights $932 · 6 nights $1,125 · 7 nights $1,318 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-24 | 1 night $193 · 2 nights $386 · 3 nights $591 · 4 nights $784 · 5 nights $977 · 6 nights $1,170 · 7 nights $1,438 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-25 | 1 night $193 · 2 nights $398 · 3 nights $591 · 4 nights $784 · 5 nights $977 · 6 nights $1,245 · 7 nights $1,430 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-26 | 1 night $205 · 2 nights $398 · 3 nights $591 · 4 nights $784 · 5 nights $1,052 · 6 nights $1,237 · 7 nights $1,507 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-27 | 1 night $193 · 2 nights $386 · 3 nights $579 · 4 nights $847 · 5 nights $1,032 · 6 nights $1,302 · 7 nights $1,585 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-28 | 1 night $193 · 2 nights $386 · 3 nights $654 · 4 nights $839 · 5 nights $1,109 · 6 nights $1,392 · 7 nights $1,669 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-29 | 1 night $193 · 2 nights $461 · 3 nights $646 · 4 nights $916 · 5 nights $1,199 · 6 nights $1,476 · 7 nights $1,783 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-30 | 1 night $268 · 2 nights $453 · 3 nights $723 · 4 nights $1,006 · 5 nights $1,283 · 6 nights $1,590 · 7 nights $1,749 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-31 | 1 night $185 · 2 nights $455 · 3 nights $738 · 4 nights $1,015 · 5 nights $1,322 · 6 nights $1,481 · 7 nights $1,628 · up to 14 nights priced |
February 2027
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2027-02-01 | 1 night $270 · 2 nights $553 · 3 nights $830 · 4 nights $1,137 · 5 nights $1,296 · 6 nights $1,443 · 7 nights $1,607 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-02-02 | 1 night $283 · 2 nights $560 · 3 nights $867 · 4 nights $1,026 · 5 nights $1,173 · 6 nights $1,337 · 7 nights $1,564 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-02-03 | 1 night $277 · 2 nights $584 · 3 nights $743 · 4 nights $890 · 5 nights $1,054 · 6 nights $1,281 · 7 nights $1,538 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-02-04 | 1 night $307 · 2 nights $466 · 3 nights $613 · 4 nights $777 · 5 nights $1,004 · 6 nights $1,261 · 7 nights $1,549 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-02-05 | 1 night $159 · 2 nights $306 · 3 nights $470 · 4 nights $697 · 5 nights $954 · 6 nights $1,242 · 7 nights $1,447 · up to 14 nights priced |
Axel's take: 8.2/10
Warm service and spacious rooms, but this former St. Regis needs its planned refresh. a traditional 5-star hotel near River Oaks, formerly the St. Regis, scored for what it is.
This traditional 5-star near River Oaks is now the Houston Grand, not a St. Regis. It’s a strong pick for travelers who prefer spacious rooms, attentive staff and a quieter atmosphere over fashionable interiors. Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the people, while cleanliness remains a strength across booking sites. Afternoon tea, the Remington Bar and an outdoor pool give it appeal beyond a business overnight.
The catch is condition: several recent guests describe tired décor and maintenance shortcomings, which matter at this level. Expensive valet-only parking is another drawback. A comprehensive renovation is planned, with completion expected in 2027; Remington Restaurant work is scheduled for November 2026 through February 2027, so confirm dining arrangements and disruption before booking. We’d skip it if you want freshly finished luxury or a sightseeing base that doesn’t require rides.
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Best for: travelers who prefer traditional hotels; River Oaks shopping and business trips; guests who prioritize space and service
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Watch out for: dated interiors and maintenance niggles; expensive valet-only parking; planned hotel and restaurant renovations
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Location: Convenient for River Oaks District and the Galleria; expect rides for wider Houston sightseeing.
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Rooms: Spacious and generally comfortable, but recent reviews repeatedly flag aging décor and fixtures.
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Cleanliness: A consistent strength, supported by strong cleanliness ratings on Expedia and Booking.com.
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Service: Warm, helpful staff earn frequent praise, although some guests report coordination lapses.
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Amenities: Outdoor pool, fitness center, afternoon tea, Remington Bar and 24-hour room service.
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Fees and surprises: Valet parking, breakfast and dogs cost extra; confirm renovation impacts and restaurant availability.
Axel's opinion of Houston Grand Hotel - River Oaks, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · houstonfirst.com · whatnow.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Houston Grand Hotel - River Oaks
- Property type: Hotel
- 5-star hotel
- St. Regis Hotels & Resorts
- 1919 Briar Oaks Ln, Houston
- Guest rating: 4.5/5 on Google from 1,146 reviews (location 3.9/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): William P. Hobby Airport: 29 min by taxi
- Hotel policies: Extra bed: $30 per guest per stay; Deposit: $350 per room per stay
- Amenities: Outdoor pool, Babysitting and childcare, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Fitness facilities, Sauna, Electric car charging, Parking, Garage, Pets allowed, Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Wheelchair access to restaurant, Free Wi-Fi, Business center
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 12:00
- City page: Hotels in Houston
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Economy room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Economy Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Economy Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Economy Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Standard room (shared bathroom)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
- Standard room (shared bathroom) — room photo 1
Standard Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
- Standard Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed) — room photo 1
Standard room
- Room features: With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room — room photo 1
Standard room with view
- Room features: With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room with view — room photo 1
Standard room with balcony
- Room features: Balcony
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room with balcony — room photo 1
1 Bedroom Standard room
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Standard room — room photo 1
Standard Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room — room photo 1
1 Bedroom Standard Single room
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Standard Single room — room photo 1
Standard Triple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple room — room photo 1
1 Bedroom Standard Triple room
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Standard Triple room — room photo 1
Standard Quadruple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
Standard Family room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Family room — room photo 1
1 Bedroom Standard Family room
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Standard Family room — room photo 1
Standard Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 1
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 1
1 Bedroom Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Standard Double Club room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double Club room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Standard Double Family room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double Family room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
Standard Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple room — room photo 1
Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3
Standard Sextuple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Sextuple room — room photo 1
Standard Quadruple Family room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple Family room — room photo 1
Standard room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room (sofa) — room photo 1
Superior room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior room — room photo 1
Superior room with balcony
- Room features: Balcony
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior room with balcony — room photo 1
Superior Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Single room — room photo 1
Superior Triple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Triple room — room photo 1
Superior Quadruple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Quadruple room — room photo 1
Superior Family room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Family room — room photo 1
Superior Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Single room (single bed) — room photo 1
Superior Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Superior Double room with lake view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Double room with lake view (full double bed) — room photo 1
Superior Double room with view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Double room with view (full double bed) — room photo 1
Superior Double Family room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Double Family room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Superior Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
Superior Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Triple room — room photo 1
Superior Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Superior Quadruple room — room photo 2
Superior Quadruple Basement room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Quadruple Basement room — room photo 1
Superior Quadruple room with lake view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Quadruple room with lake view — room photo 1
Superior Quintuple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Quintuple room — room photo 1
Superior Sextuple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Sextuple room — room photo 1
Superior Triple Family room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Triple Family room — room photo 1
Superior Quadruple Family room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Quadruple Family room — room photo 1
Superior Quintuple Family room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Quintuple Family room — room photo 1
Superior room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior room (sofa) — room photo 1
Deluxe room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe room — room photo 1
Deluxe room with balcony
- Room features: Balcony
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe room with balcony — room photo 1
Deluxe Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Single room — room photo 1
Deluxe Triple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Triple room — room photo 1
Deluxe Quadruple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Quadruple room — room photo 1
Deluxe Family room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Family room — room photo 1
Deluxe Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Single room (single bed) — room photo 1
Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
Deluxe Double room with lake view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Double room with lake view (full double bed) — room photo 1
Deluxe Double room with view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Double room with view (full double bed) — room photo 1
Deluxe Double room with balcony (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 1
Deluxe Double room with balcony and with view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: With view; Balcony
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Double room with balcony and with view (full double bed) — room photo 1
Deluxe Double Family room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Double Family room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Deluxe Double Family room with balcony (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Double Family room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 1
Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
Deluxe Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Triple room — room photo 1
Deluxe Triple room with balcony
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Room features: Balcony
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Triple room with balcony — room photo 1
Deluxe Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Deluxe Quadruple room — room photo 2
Deluxe Quadruple room with lake view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Quadruple room with lake view — room photo 1
Deluxe Quadruple room with balcony
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Room features: Balcony
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Quadruple room with balcony — room photo 1
Deluxe Quintuple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Quintuple room — room photo 1
Deluxe Sextuple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Sextuple room — room photo 1
Deluxe Quadruple Family room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Quadruple Family room — room photo 1
Executive room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Executive Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Premium room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Premium Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Grand room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Grand room — room photo 1
- Grand room — room photo 2
- Grand room — room photo 3
Grand Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Grand Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Grand Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Grand Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Luxury room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Luxury room — room photo 1
Luxury Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Luxury Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Luxury Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Luxury Quadruple room — room photo 1
Junior Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Junior Suite — room photo 1
Single Junior Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Single Junior Suite — room photo 1
Triple Junior Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Triple Junior Suite — room photo 1
Single Junior Suite (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Single Junior Suite (single bed) — room photo 1
Double Junior Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Double Junior Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Junior Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
Double Family Junior Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Double Family Junior Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
Triple Junior Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Triple Junior Suite — room photo 1
Quadruple Junior Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Quadruple Junior Suite — room photo 1
Standard Junior Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Superior Junior Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Junior Suite — room photo 1
Superior Junior Suite with garden view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Junior Suite with garden view — room photo 1
Grand Junior Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Suite
- Room features: With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Suite — room photo 1
Suite with mountain view
- Room features: With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Suite with mountain view — room photo 1
Suite with view
- Room features: With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Suite with view — room photo 1
1 Bedroom Suite
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Suite — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Suite — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Suite — room photo 3
2 Bedrooms Suite
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms Suite — room photo 1
Single Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Single Suite — room photo 1
1 Bedroom Single Suite
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Single Suite — room photo 1
Triple Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Triple Suite — room photo 1
1 Bedroom Triple Suite
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Triple Suite — room photo 1
Family Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Family Suite — room photo 1
1 Bedroom Family Suite
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Family Suite — room photo 1
Single Suite (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Single Suite (single bed) — room photo 1
1 Bedroom Single Suite (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Single Suite (single bed) — room photo 1
Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
Triple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Triple Suite — room photo 1
Quadruple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Quadruple Suite — room photo 1
Standard Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Suite — room photo 1
1 Bedroom Standard Suite
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Standard Suite — room photo 1
Deluxe Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Single Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Executive Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Presidential Suite
- Room features: Balcony
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Presidential Suite — room photo 1
- Presidential Suite — room photo 2
- Presidential Suite — room photo 3
2 Bedrooms Presidential Suite
- Bedrooms: 2
- Room features: Balcony
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms Presidential Suite — room photo 1
- 2 Bedrooms Presidential Suite — room photo 2
- 2 Bedrooms Presidential Suite — room photo 3
2 Bedrooms Presidential Suite with balcony
- Bedrooms: 2
- Room features: Balcony
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms Presidential Suite with balcony — room photo 1
- 2 Bedrooms Presidential Suite with balcony — room photo 2
- 2 Bedrooms Presidential Suite with balcony — room photo 3
2 Bedrooms Presidential Double Suite with balcony (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 2
- Room features: Balcony
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms Presidential Double Suite with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 1
- 2 Bedrooms Presidential Double Suite with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 2
- 2 Bedrooms Presidential Double Suite with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 3
Presidential Quadruple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Presidential Quadruple Suite — room photo 1
Grand Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
1 Bedroom Grand Suite
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Royal Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Royal Suite — room photo 1
- Royal Suite — room photo 2
- Royal Suite — room photo 3
Royal Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Royal Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Royal Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Royal Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Royal Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Royal Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
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