Hotel Derek

Location. Located two blocks from the Galleria Mall, Hotel Derek is one mile from the River Oaks area in Houston, Texas. Rice University, Rice Village and the eclectic Montrose District are less than five miles from the hotel.

Hotel Features. The hotel’s Valentino Restaurant features authentic Italian fare combined with local ingredients, while the more casual Vin Bar offers small plates and an Italian raw bar with cheeses and cold crudo. Room service is available 24 hours a day. The business-friendly hotel offers a self-serve business center, complimentary wireless Internet access throughout the hotel, and 10,000 square feet of meeting and event space to accommodate up to 500 guests. The 24-hour fitness center features treadmills, cardiovascular and strength- training equipment and elliptical trainers. The hotel features an outdoor pool with a chrome-accented waterfall. A suite is devoted specifically to spa and therapeutic treatments. Other hotel amenities include complimentary overnight shoe shine and clothes pressing.

Guestrooms. The 314 loft-style guestrooms at the Hotel Derek feature platform beds with Egyptian-cotton linens, down pillows and duvets. Guestrooms offer cable television and CD players. Minibars are included. Complimentary fax machines, printers and DVD players are available for in-room use upon request. Oversized glass-topped desks with ergonomic chairs are included in all accommodations.

Expert Tip. Arrive in style in the Derek Mobile, a black stretch SUV Limo providing complimentary transportation to business meetings and area attractions within three miles of the hotel.