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The Laura Hotel, Houston Downtown vs Hotel ZaZa Houston Memorial City

The Laura Hotel, Houston Downtown is a design-forward downtown boutique with a rooftop pool, full-service spa and event spaces; read this if you want a central base for concerts, conventions and sightseeing. Hotel ZaZa Houston Memorial City is a stylish, west-side lifestyle hotel near Memorial City Mall with spa services and a resort-style pool; read this if you prefer staying near the Galleria/Memorial area or want a quieter, mall-adjacent spot.

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Night exterior view of The Laura Hotel, Houston Downtown tower on a downtown street corner.

The Laura Hotel, Houston Downtown

Downtown · Rooftop pool · Family-friendly

Best for downtown access to Toyota Center, Discovery Green, the convention center and walkable nightlife.

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Hotel ZaZa Houston Memorial City, Houston, Texas

Hotel ZaZa Houston Memorial City

Memorial City · Spa & pool · Stylish lifestyle

Best for west-side convenience, shopping at Memorial City Mall and a stylish, lifestyle-hotel stay.

Quick Verdict: The Laura Hotel, Houston Downtown vs Hotel ZaZa Houston Memorial City

When The Laura Hotel, Houston Downtown wins: choose The Laura if you need immediate access to downtown venues, public transit and a rooftop pool with skyline views — it’s the obvious pick for concertgoers, convention attendees and first-time visitors who want to be in the center of the action.

When Hotel ZaZa Houston Memorial City wins: choose Hotel ZaZa if you’re targeting the Memorial/Galleria corridor, prefer a quieter west-side location near Memorial City Mall, or want a recognized ZaZa lifestyle property with shuttle service around the neighborhood.

Bottom line: both properties offer pools, spas and on-site dining, but they serve different neighborhoods and trip types — downtown convenience and event access at The Laura versus mall-adjacent, west-side style at Hotel ZaZa Memorial City.

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The Laura Hotel, Houston Downtown vs Hotel ZaZa Houston Memorial City – At a Glance

Side-by-side facts for The Laura Hotel, Houston Downtown and Hotel ZaZa Houston Memorial City
CategoryThe Laura Hotel, Houston DowntownHotel ZaZa Houston Memorial City
Overall vibeDesign-forward downtown boutique with art-filled public spaces and an active rooftop sceneStylish lifestyle hotel focused on guest experience near Memorial City
Location1070 Dallas St — heart of downtown, walking distance to Toyota Center and Discovery Green9787 Katy Freeway — next to Memorial City Mall and Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
Size (rooms)218 rooms and 5 suites159 rooms
Year opened / ageNot published
PoolsRooftop outdoor pool with skyline views, cabanas (surcharge) and seasonal pool serviceOutdoor pool with poolside bar and sun loungers; one outdoor pool listed
Restaurants & barsHull & Oak Southern Kitchen (signature), The Bar at The Laura Hotel, The Deck rooftop loungeOne restaurant plus coffee shop/cafe, bar/lounge and poolside bar; 24-hour room service available
Spa & fitnessFull-service Spa at The Laura Hotel (wide treatment menu) and 24-hour fitness plus LifeTime Fitness accessFull-service spa on site and fitness facilities; spa services available and listed
Known forDowntown location for events, rooftop pool and Southern-inspired on-site restaurantMemorial City Mall proximity, ZaZa brand experience, complimentary area shuttle
Family / age policyAll ages welcome; main guest checking in must be 21+Not adults-only; family policy not restricted (adults-only: false)
ParkingValet-only covered parking (no self-park on site)Covered parking and secured parking available; valet (surcharge) listed

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Location: Downtown vs Memorial City

The Laura Hotel, Houston Downtown – Location

The Laura sits in the middle of downtown Houston, steps from live music, sports arenas and convention venues.

  • Walking distance to Toyota Center, House of Blues and Discovery Green
  • Close to Main Street METRORail stations and multiple bus routes
  • Convenient for convention center attendees and downtown dining/entertainment

Pick The Laura when you want to be inside downtown’s event and transit loop.

Hotel ZaZa Houston Memorial City – Location

Hotel ZaZa Houston Memorial City is on Katy Freeway beside Memorial City Mall and west-side commercial areas.

  • About a 4-minute walk to Memorial City Mall
  • Near medical centers and shopping in the Memorial/Galleria corridor
  • Complimentary area shuttle operates within roughly 3 miles for nearby destinations

Pick Hotel ZaZa for easy access to west-side shopping, medical centers and a quieter hotel neighborhood.

Rooms: downtown variety vs ZaZa suites

The Laura Hotel, Houston Downtown – Rooms

The Laura offers 218 rooms plus five suites with in-room tablets and Illy espresso machines.

  • Room types include Deluxe Room, Room and multiple Executive City View options
  • In-room tablet for service and Illy espresso machine standard
  • Accessible rooms available (mobility / hearing access options listed)

Choose The Laura for larger inventory, city-view executive rooms and tech-forward in-room features.

Hotel ZaZa Houston Memorial City – Rooms

Hotel ZaZa lists 159 air-conditioned rooms with minibars and pillowtop beds with Egyptian cotton.

  • Room types include Premium Room (various bed configurations), Balcony and Suite options
  • Complimentary WiFi and flat-screen TVs in rooms
  • Accessible room types and signature suites of the hotel's choice are listed

Choose ZaZa if you want a boutique lifestyle room mix with balcony and suite options near Memorial City.

Dining & drinks: Southern dining vs ZaZa’s restaurant and bars

The Laura Hotel, Houston Downtown – Dining & drinks

The Laura’s dining centers on Hull & Oak Southern Kitchen plus two bar/lounge venues.

  • Hull & Oak Southern Kitchen — breakfast, lunch, weekend brunch with Southern/Texas flavors
  • The Bar at The Laura Hotel — lobby bar serving craft cocktails (3:00pm–11:00pm)
  • The Deck — rooftop lounge with cocktails and skyline views

The Laura is the pick for Southern breakfast/brunch and rooftop evening drinks in downtown.

Hotel ZaZa Houston Memorial City – Dining & drinks

Hotel ZaZa provides a main restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, a bar and poolside bar with 24-hour room service.

  • On-site restaurant serves full breakfasts (fee) and all-day dining; 24-hour room service available
  • Coffee shop/cafe and bar/lounge for lighter options and drinks
  • Poolside bar and occasional pool service

ZaZa suits travelers who want full-service on-site dining plus poolside drinks near the mall.

Pools & signature amenity: rooftop skyline pool vs resort-style pool

The Laura Hotel, Houston Downtown – Pools & signature amenity

The Laura’s rooftop outdoor pool offers skyline views, loungers and private cabanas.

  • Rooftop pool with skyline views and seasonal pool service
  • Private cabanas available for a surcharge
  • Day-pass access available via third-party services; day-pass users must be 21+

Pick The Laura for a downtown rooftop pool experience and skyline views.

Hotel ZaZa Houston Memorial City – Pools & signature amenity

Hotel ZaZa lists one outdoor pool with sun loungers and a poolside bar.

  • Outdoor pool with poolside bar and loungers
  • Pool area is part of the hotel’s lifestyle offering and pairs with on-site dining
  • Complimentary area shuttle and resort-style amenities help local mobility

Pick ZaZa for a conventional outdoor pool with poolside bar close to Memorial City shopping.

Wellness & nightlife: spas, fitness and evening options

The Laura Hotel, Houston Downtown – Wellness & nightlife

The Laura offers a full-service Spa at The Laura Hotel plus 24-hour fitness and LifeTime Fitness access.

  • Spa treatments include Swedish, deep tissue, CBD-infused options, hydra facials and signature packages
  • 24-hour on-site fitness center and complimentary LifeTime Fitness access (destination fee applies)
  • Nightlife is nearby — bars, concert venues and downtown restaurants steps away

Pick The Laura if spa plus active nightlife and round-the-clock gym access matter to you.

Hotel ZaZa Houston Memorial City – Wellness & nightlife

Hotel ZaZa features an on-site full-service spa and fitness facilities.

  • Full-service spa and on-site fitness facilities are listed among amenities
  • Spa and poolside service support a relaxed, lifestyle-hotel stay
  • Memorial City area has quieter evening options compared with downtown

Pick ZaZa if you want spa-focused downtime near shopping rather than downtown nightlife.

Who Wins? Best Pick by Travel Style

Best for events & conventions
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The Laura Hotel, Houston Downtown

The Laura — downtown location, easy access to George R. Brown Convention Center and multiple event rooms.

Best for shopping & medical-center proximity
Hotel ZaZa Houston Memorial City, Houston, Texas

Hotel ZaZa Houston Memorial City

Hotel ZaZa Memorial City — a short walk to Memorial City Mall and close to Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center.

Best rooftop pool & skyline view
In-room coffee machine and capsules on a cabinet at The Laura Hotel, Houston Downtown.

The Laura Hotel, Houston Downtown

The Laura — rooftop outdoor pool with skyline views, private cabanas and rooftop lounge options.

Best for a lifestyle hotel experience
Hotel ZaZa Houston Memorial City, Houston, Texas

Hotel ZaZa Houston Memorial City

Hotel ZaZa — ZaZa brand recognition, stylish rooms, poolside bar and complimentary area shuttle within 3 miles.

Frequently asked questions

The Laura Hotel, Houston Downtown vs Hotel ZaZa Houston Memorial City: FAQs

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Which hotel is better for attending a Toyota Center event?

The Laura — it’s within walking distance of Toyota Center and sits in downtown’s entertainment district.

Which hotel is more convenient for shopping at Memorial City Mall?

Hotel ZaZa Houston Memorial City — it’s about a 4-minute walk to Memorial City Mall.

Do either hotel restrict children or require adults-only pool access?

Neither property is adults-only. The Laura requires the primary guest checking in to be 21+; some pool day passes at The Laura require day-pass holders to be 21+.

Do both hotels have on-site spas?

Yes — both The Laura and Hotel ZaZa list full-service spas on site.

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