Located in the center of the north Houston (Texas) business district, the Sofitel Houston hotel is 15 miles from downtown Houston, featuring the Main Street Square and plaza area complete with dancing fountains, nightlife and fine dining.

Complimentary shuttle service to Intercontinental Airport, eight miles away, is offered by the hotel.

A spacious, two story atrium lobby appointed with seating areas and floral arrangements welcome guests to the French influenced Sofitel Houston. A commanding wall of floor to ceiling windows highlights murals depicting such symbols of French history as the Eiffel Tower and Statue of Liberty. The hotel's lobby bar, Le Rive Gauche, is found on the mezzanine level and includes a piano lounge. One floor of the hotel is dedicated to flexible conference and meeting space.

Twenty four hour hotel services include an onsite fitness center with complimentary fresh fruit and bottled water, concierge and business services. Custom printed international newspapers are located through a lobby kiosk and complimentary wireless Internet access is available in common areas.

Hotel dining at Chez Colette features French cuisine served three meals daily, with special meals served poolside at tropical La Cascade. This outdoor pool area is highlighted by two spa tubs and cascading water falls.

The eight story Sofitel Houston offers 334 guestrooms, most with hotel atrium views.

Cherry wood furnishings, premium bedding and marble topped coffee tables and drawers are guestroom standards.

Select suites feature residential style living with separate sitting areas, entertainment centers and dining room tables. Private baths include bathrobes, designer toiletries and telephones.

Live horse races and country music can be enjoyed by the entire family at Sam Houston Race Park found less than eight miles from the hotel.

Open year round, there is no admission fee for children under 12 and two onsite restaurants feature views of the track.