Four Seasons Houston
The Houston Four Seasons is convenient for events held near the downtown financial district. The hotel is surrounded by mature trees, and guests may choose views of the pool or downtown.
Outside, enjoy the pool (with poolside bar), soak in the spa tub or warm yourself at the fire. The hotel offers day spa services (including dry spa and whirlpool) and valet parking. Pets may be accommodated.
The fitness center offers cardio machines with the E-Zone entertainment system. Workout clothing and shoes are provided. Buffalo Bayou trails are within a 10-minute walk. Metropolitan Racquet Club is close by, and Houston Center Club (a private athletic club with daily classes, ball courts and a full gym) is adjacent.
Four Seasons Hotel Houston
1300 Lamar Street
Houston, Texas 77010-3017
(713) 650-1300
www.fourseasons.com/houston/
Four Seasons Austin
The Four Seasons Austin is set along the banks of Lady Bird Lake, offering outdoor fitness opportunities along the biking or hiking trails of the lake. The hotel's heated saltwater pool overlooks the nearby park and lake. Poolside spa treatments are available.
The hotel's fitness center has a generous view of landscaped gardens. Skilled trainers are on site to hold classes or offer personal guidance. The eucalyptus steam room is ready to soothe your body following a hard workout. Workout clothing can be provided upon request. Fruit is complimentary, as are headphones for use in the fitness center.
The Four Seasons is only a short distance from Barton Creek Resort & Spa, Riverplace Country Club and Golf Course, Twin Creeks Country Club and Caswell Tennis Center. Boat rentals and lessons are available at Lady Bird Lake and mountain bikes are available for rent.
Four Seasons Hotel Austin
98 San Jacinto Boulevard
Austin, Texas 78701-4039
(512) 478-4500
www.fourseasons.com/austin/
Hotel Granduca
The Granduca is a boutique hotel in the Galleria neighborhood of Houston. Northern Italian fine dining is available on site. Their outdoor pool and spa are heated. The fitness facilities are state of the art, and a personal trainer is provided.
The hotel is near Cullen Park for biking, running and skating. Cullen Park contains the Alkek Velodrome cycling track. Buffalo Bayou Park offers skyline views, boating, a playground and paved trails. Hermann Park includes a Japanese garden, zoo and golf course.
Hotel Granduca
1080 Uptown Park Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77056
(713) 418-1000
(888) GRANDUCA
www.granducahouston.com/
Article Written By Alice Moon
Alice Moon is a freelance writer with more than 10 years of experience. She was chosen as a Smithsonian Institute intern, working for the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., and has traveled throughout Asia. Moon holds a Bachelor of Science in political science from Ball State University.
