WestGrayGuy Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 While riding the light rail for the first time yesterday, I had to use the bathroom. So I decided to check out the Hotel Icon's bathroom. Man was it nice. It even had special paper towels with their logo printed on them to wipe your hands. The restuarant downstairs .... quite impressive, Bank by Jean Georges. Go check it out. Hotel Icon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 I usually prefer to pee in doorways, but I'll give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 You've not peed properly unless you've peed next to a stop sign under the moon and stars. But if Tex is man enough to try it, so will I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The New Juniper Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Hotel Icon is the nicest hotel I've ever stayed in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77017 Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Hotel icon is the nicest hotel ive never stayed in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The New Juniper Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 Hotel icon is the nicest hotel ive never stayed in.Unfortunately, I think too many people can say the same thing. Great hotel, crappy market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 I noticed a London Fleet Car with the Hotel Icon logo the other day...very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groovehouse Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 swanky... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceCity Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 That's gorgeous. But it smelled like pee when I walked in the doorway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headli...iz/4267211.htmlby nancy sarnoff?The Icon's room rates, which now hover in the $180 per night range, will increase as service and demand improves, said Charlie Peck, president and chief operating officer for Destination Hotels & Resorts, a Lowe affiliate that will take over management of the hotel."I think the rates will definitely be higher when we feel like we've earned our place in the market," Peck said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToolMan Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 They have a pretty cool bar up there too. Althought it is not "The Whiskey" anymore, which is good because the drinks are much cheaper now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonfella Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 They have a pretty cool bar up there too. Althought it is not "The Whiskey" anymore, which is good because the drinks are much cheaper now.Tell me, what is the name of the new bar? Whiskey Bar - out. New bar - _______. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalparadise Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 The hotel's up for sale, too. The whole thing may not make it. Too bad. It was iconic (pun intended) for the revitalization of downtown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToolMan Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Tell me, what is the name of the new bar?I think it's jte "I BAR" - not bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Speaking of Restrooms... The Magnolia has some nice ones! When one must pee downtown, I recommend the Magnolia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdude Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 The hotel's up for sale, too. The whole thing may not make it. Too bad. It was iconic (pun intended) for the revitalization of downtown.It was actually purchased by Destination Hotels and Resorts (division of Lowe's Hotels) who owns The Driskill Hotel in Austin and several others across the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 It was actually purchased by Destination Hotels and Resorts (division of Lowe's Hotels) who owns The Driskill Hotel in Austin and several others across the country.yeah - that was covered a few posts up... http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headli...iz/4267211.html... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonfella Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Speaking of Restrooms... The Magnolia has some nice ones! When one must pee downtown, I recommend the Magnolia Yeah, the administrative staff that comes in from New York to get trained at Houston's headquarters stay at the Magnolia. The girls rave about those nice bathrooms over there. Coming from New York (you know how big those bathrooms up there are or shall I say how small), it is no wonder they love the Magnolia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalparadise Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 yeah - that was covered a few posts up...I guess I'm the douche bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I guess I'm the douche bag.?i was just pointing out that i had previously pointed a link to the information that dcdude was writing about... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 ?i was just pointing out that i had previously pointed a link to the information that dcdude was writing about...Don't worry, Dal still holds the crown by an infanite margin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalparadise Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Don't worry, Dal still holds the crown by an infanite margin.I was just referencing the "homophobic landscapers" thread, where someone came on out of the blue and stated the obvious. A poster referred to her as a "douche bag" and it caused a stir. Sorry to cause any confusion. I was just trying to be funny.Montrose, I know you probably think I'm the king of all douche bags, So I will extend to you the same apology I have given to everyone else here I've offended in the past. I have already on several occasions attempted to approach you with kindness, to no avail. I have overlooked your very rude posts to me in the past and have avoided antagonizing you in any way for probably over a year now. Why you would feel the need to chime in with something like this is strange, but not unexpected, I guess. Thanks for unneccessarily stirring up some bad feelings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonfella Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 (edited) The hotel's up for sale, too. The whole thing may not make it. Too bad. It was iconic (pun intended) for the revitalization of downtown. Oh, yes, Hotel Icon is here to stay. Changing owners is a good thing. According to this report on Houston's HOT restaurant scene, our economy is raging. Money flowing. Jeez, it reminds me of the 70s. Except we were thinking $30 per barrel of oil and now it is $70. Haute Houston Edited October 27, 2006 by houstonfella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 You've not peed properly unless you've peed next to a stop sign under the moon and stars. But if Tex is man enough to try it, so will I. Hopefully on your way to Austin from Houston or vice versa.......it is always good on a 290 road trip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 (edited) Dal, Some people are thin-skinned while others posses skin of concrete. However, if you've offended anyone in the past and have apologized, then that's all you can do. Not that I have any inkling of any personal squabbles you might be having but just making a general statement. The problem with the internet, and specifically with message boards, is that it is often difficult to gauge when someone's being playful or to determine what type of sense of humor a particular person may have. You do the best you can. That said, you're a douche. Edited October 31, 2006 by The Great Hizzy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalparadise Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Dal,Some people are thin-skinned while others posses skin of concrete. However, if you've offended anyone in the past and have apologized, then that's all you can do. Not that I have any inkling of any personal squabbles you might be having but just making a general statement. The problem with the internet, and specifically with message boards, is that it is often difficult to gauge when someone's being playful or to determine what type of sense of humor a particular person may have. You do the best you can. That said, you're a douche. Finally somebody gets me. I was beginning to think this whole place was populated by people who didn't get when someone was just having a little fun with them. There are far too many overeactions played out on this board. Douchebag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroTX Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Hi guys, Is anyone familiar, intimately or otherwise, with the Hotel ICON downtown? I know it is an old early 20th century bank building that they rennovated into a hotel a few years ago. I would call the style, sorta french parlor-ish, but the overall feeling is very plush and LOTS of character. It is a luxury hotel that doesn't have the "sterile" feeling of a Hilton or Marriot. So, what's the rest of the story? I know it hasn't been a bank on a long, long time... what else was it? Who owns it? Was it used as a hotel before the ICON? I really stumbled upon it when looking for a downtown hotel to stay in for our wedding night. The ICON was a lot neater than the Hilton or Hyatt, so I chose a small suite for us to stay in. It was awesome. Like no place I've ever been and the service was great... people stumbling overthemselves practically to make sure you're a pleased customer... especially in the restaurant downstairs. Best restaurant experience of my life, too. Here's their website: http://www.hotelicon.com So, anyone have the scoop or some good pictures? I was a bit "occupied" on my wedding day, so I didn't get to spend a lot of time outside our room -Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 (edited) i bought a picture at a resale shop a few weeks ago. It looks like it was the Calico hotel in the pic. The sign on Main goes from the top of the 1st floor to the 8th floor. on the northern side of the building it reads "Serving All Texas - Calico - Continental American"The pic was taken sometime after 1962 as the Exxon and Tenneco buildings are also in the pic. They were built in 1962 according to another skyline pic i have. Edited January 26, 2007 by musicman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 It wasn't used as a hotel before. This was originally the Union National Bank building from 1910. The same architects also designed the original wings of the Rice Hotel and the Chronicle building. The keystones on the arched windows feature Hermes, the god of trade, commerce, cunning, and trickery. Appropriate for a bank, I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 The Hotel Icon was redeveloped by Randall Davis' team. It was their first hotel project. It's a GREAT place to stay. The original team just recently (in the last 3 months or so) sold the hotel to a group of investors from L.A.The restaurant/bar were developed by Cindy Crawford's husband. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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