A new list by U.S. News and World Report has ranked 10 Houston hotels among the best in the state, with The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston, Hotel Granduca, and The Lancaster earning top-10 spots.

The 14th annual report by U.S. News analyzes more than 37,000 properties across the United States, Europe, Bermuda, Mexico, Canada, and the Caribbean. Hotels are ranked based on industry awards, star ratings, and Tripadvisor customer ratings.

Houston's distinguished Post Oak Hotel fell one spot into No. 2 this year after previously holding onto the No. 1 spot in 2023. The hotel's standout modern amenities and guest services earned high praise in the report.

"The property's 250 rooms and suites are outfitted in warm cocoa, gold and mahogany hues, featuring 50-inch smart TVs, marble bathrooms (also equipped with TVs, plus dual vanities, a tub and a separate shower), free Wi-Fi access and Nespresso coffee machines," U.S. News wrote in an overview of the hotel. "Amenities outside the rooms abound as well: The hotel houses a salon, a spa and a fitness center equipped with weight and cardio equipment, including Peloton bikes offering live cycling classes, seasonal wellness events and occasional exercise classes."

The report continues, "When it comes to dining, visitors have their pick of five venues, serving everything from steaks to seafood to French fare. The hotel is also home to a chic lobby bar and The Cellar, which boasts an inventory of 30,000 bottles of wine curated by the property's sommeliers."

The Hotel Granduca rose to prominence to take the No. 7 spot for 2024, in a major improvement from its 2023 rank as No. 22. European hospitality is the main focus at this hotel, whose guest rooms provide luxurious Italian bed linens, comfortable beds, antique furniture and art, and more.

"From the gourmet cuisine at Alba Ristorante to afternoon tea, this property knows how to help guests slow down and unwind," the report says. "You can pick from a number of room types, the most luxurious being the Residenza Imperatore, which has its own separate entrance and 2,100 square feet of space."

Rounding out the top 10 is The Lancaster, located in the heart of downtown Houston. The Lancaster is in an ideal spot for entertainment lovers, with the Bayou Music Center, Houston Grand Opera, Alley Theatre, and Wortham Center all within walking distance. The property was renovated in 2018 to update the most comfortable guest room amenities.

Houston had the greatest number of hotels in the top 25, including:

• No. 11 – JW Marriott Houston Downtown
• No. 12 – The St. Regis Houston
• No. 14 – Hotel ZaZa Houston Museum District
• No. 15 – The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa
• No. 16 – Four Seasons Hotel Houston
• No. 21 – Hotel ZaZa Houston Memorial City
• No. 25 – C. Baldwin, Curio Collection by Hilton

In Central Texas
Austin Proper Hotel & Residences amped up its hospitality and customer service over the last year to become the No. 5 best hotel in Texas in 2024. It's a massive leap from its No. 16-rank in 2023.

The 32-story hotel is located downtown, boasting 238 unique guest rooms and suites, and 99 luxury condos. If it weren't for all that Austin has to offer, visitors would never need to leave the hotel. There are four on-site restaurants and bars, a 24-hour fitness center, a spa, and a fifth-floor swimming pool with a sun deck and cabanas.

The award-winning Commodore Perry Estate (No. 6) remains one of the best resorts in Texas, despite slipping three spots from third place in 2023. The resort is well known for its signature Texas hospitality combined with European-inspired elements like its antique furniture, breathtaking gardens, and a cozy library.

The three other Austin hotels that earned recognition in 2024 are:

• No. 18 – Four Seasons Hotel Austin
• No. 22 – The Loren at Lady Bird Lake, Austin
• No. 24 – Archer Hotel Austin

Hotel Emma's crowning achievement is a three-spot improvement from its former No.4-rank in 2023.

Four more San Antonio hotels earned recognition on U.S. News' "2024 Best Hotels in Texas" list, including:

• No. 13 – Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa
• No. 17 – La Cantera Resort & Spa
• No. 20 – Thompson San Antonio - Riverwalk
• No. 23 – JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa

The only San Antonio hotel that didn't make a reappearance in 2024 was Mokara Hotel and Spa, which ranked No. 21 in last year's list.

In North Texas

Dallas had five luxurious hotels earn spots on U.S. News list:

• No. 3 – Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, Dallas
• No. 4 – The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas
• No. 8 – Hall Arts Hotel Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton
• No. 9 – The Joule, Dallas
• No. 19 – Hotel Crescent Court, Dallas