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STAY Presidential Suite Size 5,000 sq ft Nightly rate $12,000

The sophisticated and stylish Presidential Suite is one of the largest of its kind in Houston, offering two bedrooms with a private office, fitness room, massage table for in-room spa treatments, living room and dining room. The suite also features a butler pantry with 24-hour butler service as well as a 350-sq-ft terrace with panoramic views of the Houston skyline. The space includes private elevator access from the parking garage, and from the heliport to the suite. The in-suite fitness center has the newest Technogymmodels including a treadmill, stationary bike, full set of hand weights with an adjustable bench, wellness ball and yoga mats, plus the option to customize equipment. In total, the Presidential Suite features 5,000 sq ft of marble, mahogany wall panelling, 100 percent silk rugs, 11 chandeliers and 10 televisions with smart apps to stream preferred video content and satellite radio. Guests will see two 20th-century paintings by abstract expressionist Robert Motherwell, as well as black-and-white photography by Horst and renowned photographer Bob Gomel. The luxurious two-story Rolls-Royce showroom features floor-to- ceiling windows and a glorious stainless-steel-and-glass spiral staircase. The showroom offers nearly a dozen Rolls-Royce automobiles for you to choose from, and you can also arrange to visit the Rolls-Royce factory in Goodwood, England to personally customize your luxury carriage. In addition to the Rolls-Royce showroom in the hotel, an on-property dealership, Post Oak Motors, offers one-of-a-kind Bentleys and Bugattis available for purchase or just admiring. With special arrangements, guests can be picked up in one of the hotel’s Bentleys from the airport. EXPLORE Rolls-Royce showroom

The Post Oak Hotel lobby

THE POST OAK HOTEL HOUSTON, TEXAS, USA

Introducing unprecedented levels of luxury to Houston is hospitality business mogul Tilman Fertitta’s stunning new hotel, The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston. The lavish property is just steps away from the renowned Galleria shopping mall and is adjacent to the River Oaks District. Boasting 250 guest rooms and suites, the hotel is extravagantly appointed — even by larger-than-life Texas standards — with the largest ballroom in the area, a multilevel Rolls-Royce showroom, private helipad and the state’s first Mastro’s Steakhouse. The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston is the city’s first elite destination for elegant accommodations, extensive conference space, designer fashion, a serene salon, indulgent spa, six signature restaurants and bars, and a museum-worthy collection of contemporary art. Dining choices include the acclaimed Mastro’s Steakhouse, freshly baked pastries at Bouchée Patisserie, pub-style fare at Craft F&B, locally inspired cuisine at Bloom & Bee and exotic libations at H Bar.

FLY Helicopter transfer

For the ultimate high-end experience, fly directly from one of Houston’s airports via chartered helicopter to the private helipad located on top of The Post Oak Hotel.

DINE Bloom & Bee

Bloom & Bee specializes in fresh, local cuisine amid a garden-like surrounding with terrace dining overlooking the chic pool area. The gorgeous decor features abstract handblown glass flowers that cover the restaurant’s ceiling, custom wallpaper and hand-painted mirrors. Contact Stephen Hadley, director of food and beverage, shadley@thepostoak.com, +1 346 227 5020

CONTACT Jorge Gonzales, general manager, jorge.gonzalez@thepostoak.com, +1 346 227 5001

ENJOY The Cellar

The Cellar at The Post Oak houses more than 30,000 bottles from more than 25 countries, including vintages dating back to the 1800s. Master sommelier Keith Goldston is available for recommendations on the very best wines from the cellar’s staggering $3 million inventory.

1600West Loop South Houston, Texas USA thepostoak.com

Bloom & Bee restaurant