Houston
Opened: August 2009
Rates: From $189; suites from $369
Created primarily to cater to travelers visiting Houston's Energy Corridor three miles away, the Sorella is part of West Houston's upscale CityCentre retail, dining, and residential center. Its 244 rooms have hardwood floors, Italian-inspired furnishings, and Bluetooth-enabled entertainment centers -- and the hotel offers free car service to Big Oil companies and back.
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Last updated November 08 2010: 7:04 AM ET