Honeymoon and romantic stays at The Laura Hotel
The Laura Hotel, Houston Downtown (1070 Dallas St) is a design-forward downtown hotel with rooms and suites that work well for honeymooners and couples seeking a central city stay. Highlights for romantic stays include skyline-facing rooms, a rooftop outdoor pool and The Deck, on-site spa services, and Southern dining at Hull & Oak Southern Kitchen.
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Location and neighborhood
The Laura Hotel, Houston Downtown sits at 1070 Dallas Street in the heart of downtown Houston, within easy walking distance of Discovery Green, Toyota Center, House of Blues, and the George R. Brown Convention Center.
Its Dallas Street address places you near METRORail connections and downtown green spaces, making short walks to concerts, parks, and restaurants practical for couples who want to sightsee without long transfers.
- Discovery Green: about a 5-minute walk
- House of Blues: about a 1–5 minute walk
- Toyota Center and George R. Brown Convention Center: within walking distance
| Nearby spot | Typical walk time |
|---|---|
| Discovery Green | About 5 minutes |
| House of Blues | About 1–5 minutes |
| Toyota Center | Within walking distance |
Rooms and suites suited for couples
Room types include Deluxe Room and Executive Room, City View (plus an Executive Room, City View, Corner). There are also accessible Room variants. The hotel offers 218 rooms and five suites across its property.
For a romantic stay, choose rooms that emphasize city views, a seating area, or the suites' separate living spaces when available.
- Deluxe Room: available with 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds — look for the king configuration for couples.
- Executive Room, City View: 1 King Bed and city views; a mid-size option for couples.
- Executive Room, City View, Corner: larger (500 sq. ft.) corner layout with 1 King Bed and expanded windows.
| Room name | Why couples might like it |
|---|---|
| Deluxe Room | King-bed option and open bath options in some configurations |
| Executive Room, City View | City-facing windows and seating area |
| Executive Room, City View, Corner | More space and wraparound views for skyline watching |
Rooftop pool, The Deck and skyline moments
The Laura Hotel has a rooftop outdoor pool with downtown skyline views and lounge seating. Private shaded cabanas are available for a surcharge and can be reserved for two people.
The Deck is the hotel's open-air rooftop lounge with handcrafted cocktails and seasonal events — a good spot for sunset drinks together. Note that some pool/day-pass services require guests to be 21 or older.
- Rooftop pool: skyline views, loungers, umbrellas
- Private cabanas: available for a surcharge (typically reserved separately)
- Pool day passes: displayed to start around $25–$50 via third-party sellers; day-pass users must be 21+
| Feature | Notes |
|---|---|
| Rooftop pool | Open-air with skyline views; loungers and umbrellas |
| Private cabanas | Available for a surcharge; typically for small groups or couples |
| The Deck | Open-air lounge with cocktails and downtown views |
Dining and in-room options for a romantic meal
Hull & Oak Southern Kitchen serves Southern-inspired breakfast, lunch, and weekend brunch in a bright, art-filled dining room; it also handles in-room dining service ('Supper') in the evenings. Bar service in the lobby runs separately at The Bar at The Laura Hotel.
Breakfast is not complimentary; the property lists a breakfast surcharge (some sources cite roughly $12–$15 per person). Couples can also order room service via the in-room tablet if they prefer a private meal.
- Hull & Oak Southern Kitchen: breakfast, lunch, weekend brunch (hours listed on the hotel's site)
- The Bar at The Laura Hotel: craft cocktails, daily 3:00pm–11:00pm
- In-room dining: breakfast 6:30–11:00am, lunch 11:00am–2:00pm, Supper 3:00–11:00pm (orderable via in-room tablet)
| Venue | Typical service |
|---|---|
| Hull & Oak Southern Kitchen | Breakfast, lunch, weekend brunch; Southern-inspired dishes |
| The Bar at The Laura Hotel | Cocktails and light fare; 3:00pm–11:00pm |
Spa, fitness and in-room amenities for relaxation
The Spa at The Laura Hotel offers signature treatments including Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, hydra facials, CBD-infused therapies, and a Sea of Life Facial package. Spa hours are Wednesday–Saturday 10:00 AM–6:00 PM (last appointment 5:00 PM) and Sunday 10:00 AM–4:00 PM (last appointment 3:00 PM).
Guest rooms include in-room tablets for ordering services and an Illy espresso machine. The hotel also has a 24-hour fitness center and provides complimentary LifeTime Fitness access as part of its destination fee coverage.
- Spa bookings are cashless; provide a room number or card when reserving.
- Fitness: 24-hour on-site gym plus LifeTime Fitness access (included with destination fee).
- In-room tablet and Illy espresso machine make private mornings or evenings easier for couples.
| Service | Key detail |
|---|---|
| Spa treatments | Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, hydra facials, CBD-infused therapies |
| Spa hours | Wed–Sat 10am–6pm (last appt 5pm); Sun 10am–4pm (last appt 3pm) |
| Fitness | 24-hour gym; LifeTime Fitness access included via destination fee |
Practical tips for honeymooners and couples
Standard check-in begins at 3:00 PM and check-out is by 12:00 PM noon; check-in remains available until 1:00 AM the following day. The main guest checking in must be at least 21 years old, though children of all ages are welcome to stay.
Valet parking is the only on-site parking option; oversized trucks may not fit in the garage. The hotel has a pet policy that allows up to two dogs per room (maximum 75 lbs each, combined) for a non-refundable pet fee; service animals are exempt.
- Check-in: from 3:00 PM (available until 1:00 AM)
- Check-out: by 12:00 PM noon
- Valet-only parking; oversized trucks may not be accommodated
- Pet policy: up to two dogs per room (75 lbs combined) with fee; service animals exempt
- Destination fee: covers Wi‑Fi and LifeTime Fitness access (amounts vary by source)
| Policy | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Check-in / Check-out | Check-in 3:00 PM (available until 1:00 AM); check-out by 12:00 PM |
| Minimum age to check in | Main guest must be at least 21 |
| Parking | Valet only; no self-parking on site |
