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Starwood's Aloft flies high over Texas with new hotels, including several in the Houston area

Starwood's Aloft Hotels currently operates seven locations in Texas, including Aloft Houston by the Galleria at 5415 Westheimer.

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As part of a statewide expansion, up to 10 new Aloft Hotels — a brand owned and operated by Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide — are planned across Texas, including as many as four new Houston-area locations.

Aloft Hotels, known for modern design, loft-like rooms and high-tech features, is expanding its presence from seven to as many as 17 hotels in the Lone Star State. Houston-area residents can expect new locations downtown, in the Energy Corridor and near The Woodlands. The chain also plans two additional locations in Austin, three in Dallas-Fort Worth and one in College Station. Starwood expects to have the new Texas locations open by 2018.

Slated to open in 2016, Aloft Houston Downtown will be located in the renovated Stowers Furniture Building at 820 Fannin.

In additon, developers of the historic Imperial Sugar property in Sugar Land announced plans for a 120-room Aloft Hotel as part of a mixed-use complex, according to a report in the Houston Chronicle. Starwood has not confirmed the Sugar Land location.

Slated to open in 2016, Aloft Houston Downtown will be located in the renovated Stowers Furniture Building at 820 Fannin — constructed in 1913 — and will feature 165 rooms, 2,000 square feet of meeting space and a roof-top pool. Set to open in 2017, the Energy Corridor location near Interstate 10 and Barker Cypress, called Aloft Houston West, will showcase 117 rooms and 2,000 square feet of meeting space.

Although there is no specific address for the location yet, Aloft Shenandoah — scheduled to open in 2018 — will be located on Interstate 45 northbound near The Woodlands.

Aloft College Station, set to open September 10, will be the first of the new locations to open in Texas.

The brand presently operates Aloft Austin at The Domain, Aloft Dallas Downtown, Aloft Frisco, Aloft Las Colinas, Aloft Plano and Aloft San Antonio Airport, as well as Aloft Houston by the Galleria at 5415 Westheimer. Aloft currently has 100 hotels in 15 countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, China, Australia and India.

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3-acre Tomball estate with amenities galore to be listed for $5.3 million

Aria Media for Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

23227 Brownwood Lane is set on three wooded acres on Tomball is will soon be on the market for $5.3 million

Set behind a private, tree-lined approach lies 23227 Brownwood Lane in Tomball. This English Tudor estate sits on three acres, a secluded escape for the home’s 8,000 square feet of living space. Coming soon to the market for $5.3 million and represented by Rachel Solar of Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty, it offers unmatched privacy and serenity.

Originally built in 1988, the home seamlessly blends classic Tudor charm with updated finishes and design. Consider the home’s centerpiece, the light-filled kitchen, with high-end appliances, an abundance of cabinetry, and a sizable butlers pantry. An island anchors the space, creating a relaxed gathering spot, and the room gives way to a gorgeous dining room with a dramatic stone fireplace, soaring ceilings, and expansive windows. The elegant living room has its own fireplace, as well as custom millwork, a coffered ceiling, and built-in shelves.

The first-floor primary suite boasts hardwood floors and French doors opening to a patio. The spa-like bath offers custom tilework, an oversized soaking tub, and walk-in shower. Dual walk-in closets have custom cabinets and shelving.

The home has a sunken movie room tucked behind a hidden door, a wood-paneled study, and a second floor game room with built-in bunk beds, study nooks, and an abundance of shelves. The home is designed for entertaining, even as it’s a perfect retreat, set amid beautiful trees and lush grounds, which include a pool and spa.

A garage apartment offers space for guests, or can serve as an in-law residence.

Those who come through the stone-and-iron gate of 23227 Brownwood Lane will be impressed with the home’s rich wood craftsmanship and exquisite details. This forest retreat will certainly be an attractive property for those seeking a home that is welcoming, beautiful, and perfect for living and entertaining.