City: Houston, TX

Category: Accommodations

Telephone: (713) 654-1234

Address: 1200 Louisiana St.

Description: Beauty and location are the big selling points for this 30-floor atrium hotel. The 977 contemporary rooms here boast great views of downtown, as well as Portico bath products, high-­speed Internet, Hyatt Grand Beds, and access to the 24-hour fitness center and outdoor pool. Imperial, presidential, and VIP grande suites are available. Take in the perfect sunset by riding the elevator up 33 stories to Spindletop, an upscale glass-­walled seafood restaurant that sits atop the Hyatt Regency and rotates every 45 minutes. Or fill your belly at Shula’s Steakhouse or Einstein Bros Bagels and More. The Hyatt Regency is located within walking distance of Sam Houston Park, City Hall, the Theater District, dozens of restaurants and Fortune 500 companies, and Houston’s baseball and basketball stadiums. Babysitting is available.