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The standard room ranges from around $399 dollars single or double, with high speed internet, mini bar, and all rooms come accompanied by coffee makers. For the business executive on the go, the Executive Suite would suit them better. The rooms are 650 square feet and the living area is separate from the bedroom. Accommodated with a sofa bed for that extra guest, two bathrooms, two television, fax machine and high speed internet. The rooms are accented with beautiful French doors. The entire hotel is decorated in a modern day decor.

The Broadway/Theatre district is 1 to 6 blocks from the hotel. Beautiful Central Park is 11 blocks and the Emperor State Building is twelve blocks S.E. of the Renaissance Hotel. I enjoyed all that New York had to offer.

Hungry and want to eat? Foley's Fish house serves the best chicken strips, the thickest, zesty, steaks that melt in your mouth. And the fresh fish served daily is always tasty. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner specials at reasonable prices. Room service is available 11 to 6 p.m.

For the visitor who keeps in shape and wants to get an early workout, there's a 24 Hour Fitness in the hotel with a personal trainer and massage therapist on request to assist you while you are there.

The Renaissance hospitality is supreme and they treat their guest with that New York hospitality. You're in a four star hotel, according to AA but you get five star service. I had no complaints while I was there.

I enjoyed shopping, dinner, and I definitely look forward to my next visit.

While there on a three night, one day stay for a family reunion, we stayed at the Holiday Inn. The Four Seasons was under renovation, so my next choice was the Holiday Inn. As I walked into the hotel lobby, I faced the bar and the guest services were to my right. The hotel lobby smelled of smoke, which was also filled with people, which was not uncommon for the summer months due to family reunions and different sporting and banquet events. We were lucky to get a room.

Since I had extra guest with me I needed more space. Lucky me. Being a savers club member I saved 50% on my room. I was able to get a guest suite priced at $99 for $79. That was quite a savings for the 3 nights and a 1 day stay. We were so exhausted and so ready to go to the room that it became overwhelming. We had to patiently wait for them to locate our room in the system. Even though I had called ahead, they were having problems with my reservation. I patiently remained calm, because I was too tired to put up a fuss, after all it was 10 pm. at night and I was tired. After clearing up the fiasco about the room we were on our way to relaxing.

On entering the elevator I became a bit confused about where we were going. Actually, the suites are on a different side of the hotel from the regular rooms so we had a bit of walking and riding to do. The elevators were overly crowded and when the body is tired that's not good, emotions may start to flare. After that journey we were finally at our destination. There was a problem, we had the wrong key to the room. By now my patience has grown really thin. But still I remained calm because I was just too tired to fight. I sent my nephew to guest services to get the correct key so I could rest my tired mind and body. He quickly came back with the key and this time is was the correct one.

On entering the room all I could do was go straight to my bed to rest for a moment. I had been driving the entire trip, non-stop from Houston to Lubbock which is an 8-10 hour ride, which could be done in seven if you know short cuts, and I was beat. After resting a couple of hours and filling my stomach with food it was time for my bath. All I could do was think of warm water touching my tired and worn body. I turned on the shower to let the water run for a few minutes like most people do as I prepared myself for my shower. The hot steam filled the room and now I'm ready to enjoy my shower. On entering the tub I started to notice that the water was a little to hot so I stuck my hand underneath the flowing waters and quickly pulled it back. Immediately, I had to remove myself from my shower and make adjustments to the water. Apparently, the hotel was having a problem with their plumbing. But I did not want to have to pay the price for it. This was a very difficult time for us all knowing that we may burn ourselves if we are not careful with the adjustments of the water flow. Once I got passed this problem, I can say that my over all stay was not what I expected, but it wasn't so bad. The smell of smoke in the hotel almost drove me crazy because I am not a smoker, but apparently some people are. Once my body touched that warm soft bed all my worries were gone. Not my first choice, but I might go back again.

Hotel Derek is designed for today's traveler who is on the go, but demands the best in good clean, quality, hotel living. It’s located in the upscale Galleria area in Houston, where fine dining and sophisticated shopping is a must. If you are looking to connect to the internet, you can high speed away, and then relax in a room, with Texas-touch amenities.

During the summer and fall promotional season rooms are at an affordable rate of $179 dollars. (Excluding taxes and gratuities.) Their pricing is based on availability and some restrictions may apply. Style and comfort is what Hotel Derek is known for, mixing traditional extravagant with today's decor such as English wing-back chairs and pen stripped duvets, making your stay stylish and unforgettable.

And for the business person on the go who just can't leave their special friend at home due to the lack of a babysitter or just because they want a companion; The Hotel Derek has reserved luxury and comfortable rooms to accommodate guests and their pets. You can either make a reservation or, walk-in. You and your pet will be welcome.

Want or need soft beds? The king size beds are soft as goose feathers and as firm as your sleep number will accommodate. With these two combos you are guaranteed a good night’s rest. The rooms come fully stocked with hair dryers, DVD Players, iron and ironing board, coffee maker, bathrobes, just to name a few. With the amount of comfort and the five star treatment that you receive, you won't want to leave your room.

But your mouth just can't resist the exquisite dining Chef Philippe from New York brings to fine dining. He shares his delicious old fashioned-style bistro dishes like: quiche, and duck plate, and lose yourself in mouth-watering specials of the day, mushroom soup, oyster, tender pork loin, and for dessert, clear the table for favorites like: pots de creme, soufflé, with a bit of Texas swagger to it. He serves Texas dining at it’s finest. Enjoy your stay! I did. I can't wait for my next visit!

I love the hotel service it was absolutely excellent. The staff made the stay away from home comfortable and enjoyable. Everyone is so polite and respectful. Every morning you are served a continental breakfast and for a nightcap, you are served milk and a warm big chocolate chip cookie during your entire stay. Move over Grandma's Cookies. The hotel is so beautiful, there is absolutely nothing to dislike. I can't complain. Actually, I'm looking forward to my next stay.