Photo: Courtesy Thompson Houston

Set against the downtown skyline and overlooking Buffalo Bayou Park, the Thompson Houston recently opened the doors to its 172 dazzling rooms and suites. Sleek glass and exposed steel clad the exterior of the building designed by international architecture firm HOK. The interiors, by Abel Design Group, combine warm earthy colors, organic materials, brass fixtures and hardwood floors in an homage to the neighboring 160-acre park, just steps away.

“We blended the modern exterior with a luxurious interior,” says Roberto Contreras, CEO of DC Partners, who developed the project. “It has all the opulence of the oil boom balanced with midcentury modern elements.” Each room exudes a residential feel, featuring custom-made furnishings, Sferra bedding and linens, and floor-to-ceiling windows with blackout curtains. “The centerpiece of the guestroom experience is the stunning bath,” Contreras adds, where the design team tapped Moderno Porcelain Works to install marble vanities and custom wall treatments (above). In addition, the hotel’s Residences at The Allen blur the lines between home and hospitality with luxury condos and penthouses whose owners enjoy all the hotel’s amenities—including the one-acre rooftop and infinity pool.