Rooted in luxury. A sanctuary in the city.
More than a renovation, the former Hotel Derek is transformed into a refined lifestyle hospitality destination and rebranded as The Greenleigh, Autograph Collection by Marriott. Rooted in Houston’s uptown River Oaks District, the hotel’s overall aesthetic is influenced by the Gulf Coast and migratory birds passing through Houston. The nature-inspired name suggests the lush vegetation of a meadow or clearing, a calm backdrop within the energy of the city, reinforced with lush landscape and a semi-hidden waterfall. Changes include a reconfigured arrival, renovated public spaces, and reclad facades. Upgraded amenities include a rooftop bar and lounge named Highgrass, signature restaurant, lobby lounge, resort-style pool, fitness center, and over 13,000 SF of meeting and event space. The renovated guestrooms and suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows, residential-feeling layouts, and stylish décor with warm tones and layered textures.
Cultivating a sense of calm amid the buzz of Houston
Inspired by nature inside and out
The vehicular approach improves traffic flow and creates a central courtyard anchored by a heritage tree. A promenade of trees and native plantings surround the hotel. Natural materials, such as native wood and stone, and themes of nature also carry throughout the interiors, with custom bird sculptures along the walls of the lobby. Indigenous woods including live oak, post oak and pecan are used for handcrafted tables and custom furnishings in Reception. The Trade Room lobby bar features 20-inch-wide oak flooring and a live oak wood-slab table with a limestone base sourced from Helmwood in Houston.
Michael Kollin, AIA, ISHC, NCARB
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Paul Altomare, AIA, LEED GA, NCARB
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