The Sam is a downtown hotel and was first opened in 1924. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Houston attractions like Astros baseball, Brown Convention Center, and the aquarium are within a mile. Nearby Preston Station connects you by rail to NRG Stadium. Our fitness center features state-of-the-art equipment. A fantastic restaurant and bar flanks the first floor. The Pearl at the Sam Houston Hotel is a coastal-inspired restaurant and bar with a passion for seafood and steak. Wrapping the corner of Prairie and San Jacinto streets, our restaurant is right in the heart of the growing Central Business District of Downtown Houston. This historical 1924 landmark offers an impressive bar with a chef-driven menu serving up its inspired take on Texas cuisine. Join us for a cocktail, lunch or dinner and taste coastal comfort in the city.