Something altogether different in Houston, the Hotel Derek is an iconoclastic take on the traditional hotel experience. The hotel offers a world of crisp, sleek design and customized comfort with Texas flair. The hotels award-winning Standards of Excellence program assures that you receive impeccable levels of service and quality.pThe hotels restaurant, Ling and Javier, offers a spicy blend of Cuban and Chinese village food in a daring gallery atmosphere. Expect dishes that explode with flavor and spices that are hot and exotic. pStraight up, Dereks Bar is Derek cool. Its one part Rat Pack and two parts Texas, shaken, not stirred. Pour yourself into the overstuffed chairs and sofas. Check out the street scene, or better--let the street scene check you out.pEscape the tensions of the day with an afternoon by Dereks pool or a midnight dip. Work off tension in Dereks gym, where youll find a full range of cardiovascular and resistance training equipment. Many machines have their own television monitors. Strip away your stress with Dereks full range of day-spa treatments, which are available upon special arrangement in the Spa Treatment Suite.pLocated in the Galleria/Uptown area, Derek is perfectly positioned for business and pleasure and has easy access from all major freeways, the central business district, attractions, restaurants, and recreation. Downtown Houston is seven miles away.pGuest rooms are a private oasis of continental cool and Texas ease. Each is equipped with air-conditioning, minibar, CD player/stereo (CD library available), iron/ironing board, bathrobe, hairdryer, coffeemaker, and safe. A fax, printer, DVD player, and VCR are available on request. There is a $20 charge for a rollaway bed for an extra person.