The Four Seasons Houston shows off its makeover: Travel Weekly

The Four Seasons Houston is one of the oldest properties in the hotelier's portfolio and a favorite of Houston's elite travelers.

Travelers can only see the effect of the redo now that the renovation has finished.

In the accommodations, it began. Lauren Rottet of Rottet Studios in Houston is the designer of the guest room and suite at Four Seasons.

The design was described as a calming color scheme of deep-blue fabrics and chairs, settees with saddle leather and white walls.

There is a refurbished suite at the hotel. The photo was taken by Rebecca Tobin.

The top suites were rearranged. Eric Brand designed the furniture in the rooms and suites.

The lobby is cool and chic, with more art, marble and wood-accented walls and plenty of comfortable chairs and couches, all dominated by the hotel's giant staircase up to the meetings rooms. There is a new perfume boutique in the space.

It's no surprise that the Four Seasons is a business hotel since it's close to the convention center and has a lot of meetings space. From the looks of things during my stay in June, it's succeeding because of its new look.

The lobby of the Four Seasons is called Houston's living room. The chairs and couches at the bar are comfortable.

A bartender by the elevator mixing up drinks. Pepper old fashioneds and the welcome salsa and chips in my suite, served on a Texas flag cutting board, showcase the hotel's big, southern heart.

The lockers are available for regulars to store their expensive bottles of Pappys and Japanese whiskies at the bar. On Friday night, a DJ played music for a crowd, and women posed for pictures on the staircase.

Reservations are required for Bandista, the hotel's new cocktail lounge. The photo was taken by Rebecca Tobin.

The new Topgolf Swing Suites are private rooms where small groups can gather and can be used to play virtual golf courses or watch football games.

Bandista needs reservations. A representative from the bar will meet guests in the lobby at the right time to take them to the hidden entrance. The bar is a good place to watch the bartender work.

A tomahawk chop, finished tableside, can be shared with three for a cool $200 at the new restaurant by Richard Sandoval. We ordered around the menu because we were a little hesitant about the price. The celebration of South American and Texan tastes moved from ceviche to a perfect medium-rare steak with ease. It is designed with enough space to host both casual diners and post-breakout networkers, who can gather around the bar.

I sweated it out in an exercise class after ordering the extra sides. There is a pool deck at the hotel. Even though it was hot in Houston, a DJ entertained a group of friends at the pool.