The Hotel Derek offers a unique combination of ‘New York chic’, personalized services and bold design, making this modern hotel one of the most talked about in the country. Centrally located, Hotel Derek is adjacent to the Galleria, Houston’s largest shopping complex, the Uptown Entertainment District, and it is just minutes from downtown Houston, Reliant Stadium, the world-renown Texas Medical Center and the Museum District.
A magnificent lobby greets guests with a warm invitation featuring granite floors accented with calfskin rugs and wood and leather “seating nooks,” ideal for reading a book or visiting with colleagues and friends. Attention to detail has not been overlooked with a collection of Houston photographs shot exclusively for Hotel Derek by Arthur Meyerson. Upon stepping out of the elevator on each floor, a bold five-foot-high light box cheerfully displays the floor number with unique and eye-catching artistry.
The Hotel Derek is a perfect example of the beauty that comes from the marriage of high style and high technology. This exquisite hotel features 314 guestrooms, including 10 suites, 8 studio rooms and 6 business lofts that provide substance and style for the business or leisure traveler. Every room features custom duvets, a choice of mattress firmness and an abundance of pillows that testify to the Hotel Derek’s dedication to guest comfort. Oversized bathrooms are luxurious with porcelain sinks, flanked by glass countertops, wood floors, exposed stainless steel pipes, rain showers, crisp bath linens and lavish Rusk bath amenities.
The Hotel Derek is in the process of a total renovation that will leave this already stunning hotel even more spectacular. Remodeled rooms will include new carpet, classic wallpaper in modern bathrooms, brand new Serta mattresses and creative art work. Each room is also getting a technology makeover and will feature a 37” flat screen television with HD programming and MP3 player.
New business lofts have been created with the demanding business traveler in mind. Living quarters are separate from an adjoining business alcove which is stocked with a Texas-sized work desk, Dell computer and printer, FedEx supplies and brain teaser games. Guests of these accommodations also enjoy complimentary high-speed and wireless Internet access, complimentary room service, continental breakfast each morning and a docking station for iPod and MP3 players.
As a high-profile hotel in a highly-charged area for business, the Hotel Derek’s convention facilities cater to corporate business travelers by delivering friendly service in a sophisticated modern environment. In addition to its guestrooms, the Hotel Derek features an abundance of unique meeting and event spaces. Meetings of all sizes can be accommodated with more than 10,000 square feet of event space, divisible into nine rooms including a 4,800 square foot ballroom and two executive boardrooms with dataports at each seat.
The stylish Rogue Boardroom overlooks the pool and features a larger than life 21-foot table and red leather executive chairs. The Great Room offers event space with a residential feel and includes ergonomic chairs, a built-in bar and a plasma screen fireplace. Hotel Derek’s in-house event management department assists clients with every detail of meetings and events conducted at the property.
From catering to audiovisual equipment, the Hotel Derek's experienced staff ensures a successful event. High-speed Internet access, multimedia equipment, telecommunications support and a business center compliment the exquisite offers of the hotel’s meeting and event spaces.
With customizable meeting rooms and the flexibility to accommodate a multitude of assorted meeting objectives, the Hotel Derek is perfectly positioned to hold training sessions, small board meetings or corporate events.
For more information, contact the Hotel Derek at 713-961-3000 or log onto www.hotelderek.com.
