Post Oaks Spa

Tilman Fertitta's over-the-top Post Oak Hotel spa books prestigious 5-star rating

When it comes to doing things over the top, nearly no one holds a candle to the unstoppable force that is Tilman Fertitta. The mega-developer has left an indelible stamp on the hospitality industry, and he upped the ante on his own high standards when he opened The Post Oak Hotel late last year.

The luxury property quickly became an urban oasis. And soon, so did its centerpiece, the The Spa at The Post Oak, an opulent palace of indulgence, meandering across 20,000 square feet and offering everything from massages to one-of-a-kind facial treatments — including a $1,000 package.

All that indulgence drew raves from guests, and now it’s garnering national attention. In just a few months, the spa has received a five-star rating on the Forbes Travel Guide 2019 Star Award Winners List — the only spa in Texas to earn the honor.

“Being the only Forbes Five Star spa in the state is an incredible honor,” said Daisy Tepper, spa director at The Post Oak Hotel, in a statement. “Tilman had a boundless vision for this spa, and our team worked hard to deliver an over-the-top wellness menu with revolutionary experiences that reflected the diverse cultures of Houston.”

The Forbes “inspectors” who visited the property noted how “every aspect of the facility was meticulously selected and made,” and gave high praise for its “eco-friendly and socially conscious products,” and for “[a spa menu that tells] a story as diverse as Houston itself, focusing on specialty treatments (the personalized Prescriptive Scrub Bar) and cultured rituals (the Balinese or Royal Lomi massage) from around the world.”

The Post Oak Spa is one of 31 spas in the U.S. to receive the top-ranked designation, and this award is the latest for a property that has already several in its first year in operation. Since opening in March 2018, The Post Oak Hotel has received numerous accolades, becoming Houston’s only AAA Five-Diamond hotel, as well as its posh Bloom and Bee restaurant, receiving the AAA Four-Diamond award.

The New York Times, U.S. News & World Report, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes, and CNN have listed The Post Oak Hotel as a place to visit in 2019. All have found it an unrivaled property, serving as a glittering beacon of Houston’s standing as a key destination in the Southwest.

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SUDDEN SHUTTERS

Saks Off 5th to close 3 Houston stores with blowout final sale

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Saks Off 5th is closing its only San Antonio store.

Houston shoppers looking for the thrill of the deal might want to mark their calendar. Discount designer retailer Saks Off 5th is closing most of its U.S. stores, including three in the Houston area, as its parent company tries to wiggle its way out of bankruptcy. Liquidation sales will begin Saturday, January 31 at select locations.

The mass closures come after Saks Global — the parent company of luxury department stores Saks 5th Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, and Neiman Marcus — filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections on January 14. The conglomerate has been buckling under the strain of $2.5 million in debt it acquired with the 2024 purchase of rival retailer Neiman Marcus.

"As we advance on Saks Global's transformation, we are taking decisive steps to realign our business to better serve our luxury customers and drive full-price selling across our core luxury businesses," said Geoffroy van Raemdonck, Chief Executive Officer of Saks Global, in a release. "With these actions, we will be well positioned to seize the greatest opportunities for long-term growth and value creation. We sincerely thank our Saks Off 5th and Last Call colleagues for the important role they have played in serving our loyal customers."

Saks will close 57 Off 5th stores and shutter the five remaining locations of Neiman Marcus’ off-brand shop Last Call. Only 12 OFF 5th units will survive the move. After the onslaught, Texas’ sole store will be at Grapevine Mills mall in Grapevine.

Many of the U.S. stores will kick off closing sales beginning January 31. An additional 23 stores will close outright on February 2. Here’s the full list of Texas shutters:

Saks Off 5TH locations holding closing sales:

Cypress, 29300 Hempstead Rd.
Sugar Land, 2745 N Town Center Blvd.
Katy, 5000 Katy Mills Cir.
San Antonio, 5819 Worth Pkwy.

Saks Off 5TH locations closing February 2:

Grand Prairie, 2950 W. I-20 #125
Dallas, 8040 Park Ln.

Last Call Locations holding closing sales:

Grapevine, 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy. #233
San Marcos, 3939 S. I-35 #1105

The overall primary market for luxury goods has been declining in recent years due to changing customer preferences, a perceived decline in quality in top brands like Gucci and Louis Vuitton, and a growing resale market led by sites like The RealReal and Vestaire Collective.

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