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Hotel Granduca Houston
Houston, Texas, United States · Granduca · High Luxury
Giorgio Borlenghi opened Hotel Granduca Houston in 2006 as an all-suite Italian villa in Uptown Park, modeled on the palazzo of Adalberto Malatesta, Granduca of Monfallito. Houston designer Kara Childress rebuilt the ground floor in 2025 after Transwestern bought the hotel, with Belgian beams, Italian limestone, and the new restaurant Remi. One hundred twenty-two suites, some with full kitchens, sit across from Uptown Park. Forbes rates the house Four-Star, and it belongs to The Leading Hotels of the World.
- 122 rooms
- Opened 2006
- Neighborhood: Uptown / Galleria
- Rooms from 535 sq ft (50 m²)
About Hotel Granduca Houston
- Forbes notes it as Houston's only hotel with three-bedroom suites, and baths carry Santa Maria Novella amenities from Florence.
- Suites run from garden-view rooms to two-bedrooms, all with kitchenettes or full kitchens, and fresh fruit at check-in.
- Memorial Park is a two-minute drive; the Galleria is five.
- Entry-level rooms start at 535 sq ft (50 m²).
History
Hotel Granduca Houston opened in 2006 in Uptown Park, developed by Giorgio Borlenghi of Interfin as an all-suite hotel inspired by the palazzo of Adalberto Malatesta, Granduca of Monfallito. Transwestern Hospitality Group acquired the 122-key property in 2024, with Borlenghi remaining a stakeholder.
A 2025 ground-floor renovation by Houston designer Kara Childress rebuilt the lobby, event spaces, gardens, and restaurant Remi. A second Granduca opened in Austin in 2015 and was sold in 2020; it is not in the atlas.
Restaurants and bars
- Remi — Restaurant · Italian-influenced, seasonal · Chef Maurizio Ferrarese (Executive Chef)
Experiences
- Poolside afternoons — Poolside afternoons at the hotel, listed among the things to enjoy while staying.
- Cocktails at Remi — Cocktails at Remi, the signature restaurant, listed among the hotel's offerings.
- Discover Experiences — Hotel-listed happenings around the property, including long lunches and occasions worth marking.
Amenities
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
Open Hotel Granduca Houston in the atlas for live weekend rates, photos, and the full folio.
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