Gay Houston Houston City Guide City Guides > United States > Gay Houston Houston Casey SiemaskoAh, Houston. The awe-inspiring capital of space exploration and NASA. The most ethnically and racially diverse city in the U.S. An exhilarating conglomeration of world-class restaurants, theatres and museums. This thrumming city in the heart of Texas is many things—predictable is never one of them. And while Houston continues to grow in population and popularity, Houstonians retain a tangible pride in their old-school Texan roots. The result is a fascinating, all-inclusive city that celebrates Texas cliches without ever feeling bound by them. Houston’s diverse population also means you can expect an exciting culinary scene that fuses global flavours with local ingredients. Don’t worry about over-indulging; boot-scootin’ gay clubs will have you dancing all those calories away. The epicentre of Houston gay nightlife and culture is Montrose, an all-embracing neighbourhood where vintage shops and gay bars lie alongside cantinas and cottages. Discover the best of the gaybourhood (and all of Space City) with this ultimate Houston gay scene guide. Feel like getting away? Take a trip planned just for you, and let us do all the work. Discover Trip Design Hotels Things to do Things to see Food & Drink Shopping Nightlife Trip Design The neoclassical building makes full use of charming original design elements like steel and brass vault doors, while details like cow print upholstered bar stools add a modern twistWhere to stay in HoustonThe award-winning Hotel ICON is regularly regarded as Houston’s best luxury boutique hotel, where swanky contemporary design and traditional Texas hospitality effortlessly combine to create an experience that is entirely befitting of Houston. A former Union National Bank, the neoclassical building makes full use of charming original design elements like steel and brass vault doors, while details like cow print upholstered bar stools add a modern twist. Rooms are particularly spacious and extravagantly appointed with upscale amenities like rainfall showers and clawfoot tubs. The Post Oak Hotel brings lavish urban refinement to the Houston accommodation scene. The only hotel in Houston to boast AAA Five-Diamond award status, this commanding 38-story building is as enthralling as it is luxurious. Expect next-level details like a grand Swarovski crystal chandelier, cascading fountains and even a two-story Rolls-Royce showroom. With four excellent on-site restaurants, two chic cocktail lounges and panoramic Houston skyline views from every room, you’d be forgiven for never leaving the sleek complex. Photo: SnapwireThank you for reading Mr Hudson.Subscribe to City Guides or log in to continue reading. Subscribe now Log inSpecial SelectionExclusive Mr Hudson offersOut now from gestaltenMr Hudson Explores Browse the Book Explore more The favourite places of Nicholas PhanTwo Grammy-nominated American tenor Nicholas Phan is increasingly recognized as an artist of distinction. He performs regularly with the world’s leading orchestras and opera companies. Read story > The best gay bars in HoustonGay Houston is thriving, especially in Montrose; this is the epicentre of Houston’s gay nightlife where you’ll find a delightful array of gay bars, vintage shops, and cool cantinas. Read story > Discover the 10 best eco-tourism destinations of the worldGreen is the new black and it’s also the new way to vacay, as eco-adventures become the most sought-after travel style of the century. There are some places more aligned with the concept of eco-tourism, allowing for green adventures at minimal impact. Read story > Subscribe to our newsletterYou can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the footer of our emails. We use Mailchimp as our marketing platform. By clicking below to subscribe, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing. Sign up for exclusive insider promotions SIGN UPBe the first to receive exclusive luxury travel offers and special promotions by subscribing to our newsletter.