Southern elegance is offered in spades at the Four Seasons Hotel in Houston, Texas. A great business option, as well as a timeless classic for chic travel, this luxury hotel is located in Houston's slick financial district. Enjoying a downtown location and a reputation for ends-of-the-earth type service, the Four Seasons cannot be beaten for style.

The facilities

Four Seasons glamour comes in the form of a clean and comprehensive spa, as well as fine dining at Quattro restaurant. Quattro serves contemporary Italian cuisine in a sleek dining room with a design-conscious coloured glass feature wall. Feast on updated Italian classics or order from a snack menu at the antipasto bar.

Head to Four Seasons Houston's spa for a different kind of indulgence: massages, facials and body wraps are all on offer. If this seems like too much hard work, spa therapists are on hand to provide mini-treatments from the comfort of your poolside lounger. Go for a coconut scalp massage, a sunburn-soothing treat or a tropical foot bath.

The rooms

There are 404 rooms to choose from at the Four Seasons Houston. Rooms are Texan-sized and super luxurious, with ornate dark wood furniture, DVD players, Wi-Fi and marble bathrooms.

If you want to go the whole Four Seasons hog, splash out on one of the luxury hotel's 12 opulent suites. All offer extra space, as well as whirlpool baths in the Presidential and Governor Suites, and a dining table perfect for entertaining in the Ambassador Suite.