Best Hotels in The Woodlands

This sprawling resort is set on 28,000 acres of natural forest in The Woodlands, Texas, about 30 miles north of Houston. Home to 402 rooms and suites, The Woodlands Resort caters to everyone from families to wedding parties to business travelers. All accommodations are outfitted in earth tones of tan, mocha, gold, beige and white and include in-room iPad minis, minifridges, Keurig coffee makers and Bath & Body Works toiletries. Some spaces also come with a balcony or patio. Additional amenities for guests of all ages (including two golf courses, five pools with hot tubs and waterslides, a lazy river, 21 tennis courts, a spa and more than 200 miles of jogging and bike trails) can be found outside the rooms. Plus, couples and business travelers have access to 60,000 square feet of event space. Hungry guests have plenty of dining options, too. The Woodlands boasts four eateries, ranging from a steakhouse to a casual cafe. Overall, visitors were pleased with this resort, citing its excellent service and plethora of amenities as highlights. But some warn that this property is large, so it can take a while to walk to different parts of the resort.

A convenient home base in the Houston area for both business and leisure travelers, The Westin at The Woodlands is situated about 20 miles northwest of George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and 30 miles north of downtown. Recent guests loved the location along Waterway Square, which offers a bevy of shopping and dining options. Prior travelers also praised the spacious, modern accommodations, which are outfitted with Westin's signature Heavenly Beds, minifridges, coffee makers, flat-screen TVs and blackout shades. Other amenities include in-room spa services, a fitness center and an outdoor infinity pool, as well as an on-site restaurant and bar. While travelers were complimentary of the CURRENT restaurant, some suggested skipping the SideBar in favor of grabbing a drink from nearby watering holes. Most former visitors reported pleasant customer service, but some were disappointed with the charge for in-room internet access. However, guests who are Marriott Rewards program members receive complimentary Wi-Fi access, as well as the ability to earn or use points at this Marriott-affiliated property.