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Thompson Houstons sleek 36-story glass and steel tower rises above Buffalo Bayou Park.

Exterior view of the Thompson Houston hotel

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Fans of long, lazy baths will find this irresistible.

A stunning backdrop of downtown Houston greets guests at the seventh-floor reception desk.

Read on for my full review of Thompson’s newest Texas property.

Interior of a King Room at Thompson Houston hotel

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Guestrooms feature wide fabric-covered headboards, convenient reading lights, and easy-to-manage lighting controls.

Rooms include 400-square-foot King or Double Queen Rooms, with accessible rooms in each configuration.

The two-bedroom Allen Park Suite includes a private balcony, three bathrooms, and a separate living area.

View from a Skyline Suite Bathroom at Thompson Houston hotel

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The menu includes a raw bar, sandwiches, salads, and main dishes.

Guests can explore Buffalo Bayou Parks trails on complimentary eco-friendly electric bikes.

The 160-acre park is also home to playgrounds, waterways for kayaking, historic areas, and art installations.

The Sol 7 Bar at Thompson Houston hotel

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Buffalo Bayou Parks enormous dog park is nearby.

Amenities include an outdoor relaxation area, saunas, a salon, and a 24-hour fitness center.

Treatments and products from renowned Pietro Simone utilize his protocol and techniques like dry massage and organic cotton threading.

The patio dining at Thompson Houston hotel

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Signature treatments include the Cellular Activating Hydration Facial and Cellular Activating Age Management Facial.

The hotel offers van-accessible self-parking and, with advance notice, accessible transportation.

Downtown Houston is about a mile and a half away.

The pool and Sol 7 cabana at Thompson Houston hotel

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Once at the hotel, a car isnt necessary unless visitors want to head outside ofHoustonto explore the area.

Shared rides and the house car are convenient for short, local trips.

Thompson Houston offers complimentary house car service upon request for drop-offs within a three-mile radius of the hotel.

The Thompson Spa treatment room at Thompson Houston hotel

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The service is available on a first come, first served basis from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

(There’s also a heliport on-site for guests who truly want to arrive in style.)

Three miles away, theHouston Zoois home to more than 6,000 animals.

TheMuseum of Fine Artsoffers more than 65,000 artworks and exhibitions.

Nearby restaurants are Toca Madera and Flora for Mexican cuisine and Bludorn for upscale seasonal American food.