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Hotel ZaZa - Houston's Luxury Urban Resort

315 Elegant Hotel Rooms and Themed Suites, Full Service Spa, Chic Bistro Dining, Hot Nightlife and Lush Urban Oasis in the Heart of Houston’s Museum District

HOUSTON, Texas (January 22, 2009) - Amidst 16 museums and the city's most beautiful parks and gardens resides Houston's latest luxury venue: Hotel ZaZa. Hailed as one of Fortune Magazine's "best new business hotels," Hotel ZaZa Houston has offered guests and locals alike an unparalleled experience in class and flair since its January 2007 debut.

Luxurious accommodations - over 315 rooms and suites, including the incomparable Magnificent Seven Suites - alongside an eclectic dining experience, a full-service day spa, over 17,000 square feet of meeting and event space, and an outdoor Urban Oasis complete with lush poolside furnishings make a stay at Hotel ZaZa Houston unlike any other. Whether business or pleasure brings guests to Hotel ZaZa, the staff goes to great lengths to ensure that every guest not only enjoys their stay, but intends to return for more.

Hotel Atmosphere
Entering Hotel ZaZa, guests are transported to a seductively lit realm where chandeliered light spills onto elegant furnishings and fresh floral arrangements. Luxury and imagination combine with ZaZa's penchant for the dramatic, yielding an atmosphere that is both highly refined and whimsical. Throughout the hotel, chandeliers of all varieties deck the ceilings; original artwork adorns the elevators and the entrance to Monarch Restaurant. Candid celebrity shots and fashion photography line the hallways while animal-print carpeting runs alongside marble flooring and vases team with seasonal blooms. The magic is in the details; the memory in the experience.

Luxury Hotel Accommodations
Each boutique guest room features plasma screen TVs, spacious executive desks, complimentary hi-speed wireless Internet, cordless two-line phones, and comfortable furniture. Italian linens, down pillows and duvets make for sumptuous bedding, while black-out drapes and individual climate controls create an ideal shut-eye environment. Sleek bathrooms outfitted in marble and glass feature deep tubs, glorious showers and Molten Brown bath amenities.

Pool Bungalows and Villas
A night in one Hotel ZaZa's Pool Bungalows or Pool Villas transports guests to their own private paradise. Opening directly on to the lush Urban Oasis, the Pool Bungalows are personal poolside retreats, complete with private chaise lounges for sunning and socializing. Featuring extra spacious bathrooms, with deep garden tubs, the Pool Bungalows are a perfect summer escape. One level above, the Pool Villas look down onto the Urban Oasis from spacious private balconies. Outfitted with patio furniture, oversized bedrooms and bathrooms, the Pool Villas imbibe a Mediterranean feel, complete with French doors opening onto each balcony.

Fantastico and Splendido Suites
In a hotel with over 60 suites, ZaZa goes to great lengths to ensure each one is unique, elegant and memorable. The Fantastico Suites are exactly that, with over 700 square-feet of living and lounging space. Each three-room suite features a large living room, dining table with room for four and a large bedroom and bathroom. Two plasma screen TVs, plenty of natural light through several windows and ample closet and storage space make the Fantastico a home away from home. The Splendido Suites, the larger counterpart to the Fantasticos, offer over 1,000 square feet to work, lounge and enjoy. Spectacular views, large living room, dining table for eight, plush bedroom and extra-large bathroom with an oversized garden tub are all a part of the Splendido experience.

Concept Suites
Famous for its imaginative flair, Hotel ZaZa's innovation can be found in its signature Concept Suites. Ten lavish, fantastically-themed accommodations offer hotel guests an adventure all their own. Up to over 1,000 square-feet of creatively-assembled luxury and panache, the Concept Suites are an invitation to travel to a faraway place without having to leave the room. Suites include: Geisha House; West Indies; Houston, We Have a Problem; Moulin Rouge; Casa Blanca; That's Entertainment; Soho Loft; An Affair to Remember; The Warwick Apartment; and C'est La Vie.

The Magnificent Seven Suites
The crowned jewels of the ZaZa brand, the Magnificent Seven are the epitome of luxurious living. Located on the 12^th floor, these seven individual suites, each impeccably designed and decorated, represent not only the best ZaZa has to offer, but the commitment to quality and originality found throughout both the Dallas and Houston ZaZa properties.

Legend has it that Bob Hope once proclaimed the view from the 12^th floor presidential suite of the former Warwick Hotel was one of the most beautiful in the world. The view has only gotten better from the 12^th floor, and so have the suites. Up to 2,204 square feet of spectacular living space with amenities including gourmet kitchens, multiple bedrooms, whirlpool tubs, balconies with fountain and skyline views, private access, 9-to-11-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, custom bedding with 300-thread count Italian linens and much more. Perfect as a great escape, the Magnificent Seven also lend themselves to one-of-a-kind social events or business meetings that are light years from the static board room. The ultimate home away from home, they are the ideal space for a newlywed couple or visiting dignitary. Magnificent Seven Suites include the Rock Star; Black Label; Tycoon; For Your Eyes Only; Fatal Charms; Bella Vita; and It Happened One Night.

Restaurants & Nightlife
Established as one of Houston's premier dining destinations, Monarch Restaurant at Hotel ZaZa is an out-of-the-ordinary culinary experience set against a chic backdrop with ZaZa's signature flair. Monarch offers both indoor and outdoor dining venues, including an all-weather terrace and hipster lounge. The menu, composed of Executive Chef Aaron Neeley's eclectic bistro fare, reinforces Monarch as a key ingredient in Hotel ZaZa's total experience.

Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, nightlife and Sunday brunch, the lounge also offers late night dining, private nooks with premium bottle service and a rotating schedule of top DJs for after hours' entertainment.

ZaSpa and Fitness Center
Feel like a trip to the oxygen bar? How about a signature facial offered nowhere else in Houston? Then head to ZaSpa. A haven for weary travelers or locals in need of some TLC, ZaSpa is a synthesis of eastern philosophy, holistic treatments and modern spa therapies. Located on the second floor, ZaSpa features approximately 10,000 square feet of full-service spa and beauty facilities dedicated to relaxation and rejuvenation. Eleven private treatment rooms; elegantly-appointed men's and women's locker rooms, each with steam rooms; and a professional, knowledgeable staff are merely a few of the details that make ZaSpa one of Texas' best day spas. Enjoy facials, massages, hydrotherapies, couple's treatments; nail salon, tanning beds, hair and make-up application, and a refreshing Vichy shower.

ZaSpa is the only non-medical spa in Houston to offer the Silk Peel Dermal Infusion, a procedure that combines non-abrasive exfoliation with a diamond tip, leaving skin radiant. An oxygen treatment area, featuring four reclining beds, soft candlelight and flavored air beckon guests to rest and relax. The Big Chill, a stimulating transition room, is perfect for pre-and-post treatment relaxation, group pampering and parties.

Also located on the second level is Hotel ZaZa's Fitness Center. Overlooking the Urban Oasis, the 1,320 square-foot Fitness Center includes state of the art Life Fitness cardio equipment with cardio-theater TV on each machine, weight machines and free weights. Mirrored walls, complimentary ear buds and plenty of room to both stretch and pump iron; the Fitness Center presents an inviting and comfortable workout space. The adjacent Hermann Park offers a beautiful backdrop for outdoor walking and jogging.

Urban Oasis
For an outdoor experience that is more St. Tropez than Houston, the Urban Oasis is the perfect destination reserved exclusively for ZaZa guests. A tropical venue perfect for sunbathing, swimming and socializing, the Urban Oasis is Hotel ZaZa's slice of paradise. Flowering gardens, palm fronds and fountains surround both the pool and ample patio decked with chaise lounges, settees, tables and chairs. The Spa Café and neighboring Pool Bar keep the mercury in check with light bites and cool drinks, while six secluded cabanas, each with plasma screen TVs, sofas, crystal chandeliers and personal butler service, may be reserved for private entertaining or the ultimate poolside experience.

Weddings, Meetings and Special Events in Houston
Hotel ZaZa Houston's dramatic backdrop and creative staff make every event an affair to remember. Outfitted with a professional staff of wedding specialists and event planners, if it can be imagined, ZaZa can make it happen. Offering over 17,000 square feet of event and pre-function space - from the palatial Phantom Ballroom to Imagination, a collection of specialty meeting spaces on the scenic 11^th floor - every option is as visually stunning as it is functional.

Brides to be may rest assured as their wedding specialist guides through a complete tour of the property, and a thorough planning session in the Event Planning Room.

A haven for all things marital, the Event Planning Room has a flat-screen TV, collection of DVDs on wedding ins-and-outs and an answer for every wedding question in the hotel's extensive event library. Catering, floral, music, photography, even the engagement party - Hotel ZaZa Houston puts on an event as no one else can.

Geared toward the savvy business traveler, the entire property offers complimentary Wi-Fi, and all event and meeting spaces are retrofitted with the latest audio and visual capabilities. A dedicated business center, located on the second floor, provides guests with desktop computers, printer, fax, copier and extra work space.

Something Special
Celebrating an attention to detail and a focus on guest satisfaction, Hotel ZaZa Houston fills every guest's stay with plenty of extras that are uniquely ZaZa. Start the morning off right with a steaming cup of Joe, complimentary newspaper and breakfast pastries from the Butler's Pantry, located on each floor of the hotel. Stop by again in the afternoon for savory snacks. Afternoon delights treat lobby guests to complimentary sips and nibbles. Far from the typical hotel shuttle, Hotel ZaZa chauffeurs guests via the Magic Carpet Ride. A trio of vehicles offering complimentary rides to hotel guests within a five mile radius, the Magic Carpet Ride includes a revamped police cruiser, dubbed the Barney Fife; a pimped-out Escalade, complete with neon riding lights, and the ZaZa Sprinter, a van that leaves the driving to the hotel and the partying to the guests.

For more information, or to make a reservation, please call 713-526-1991, or visit www.hotelzazahouston.com.