Photo: Courtesy Thompson Houston Set against the downtown skyline and overlooking Buffalo Bayou Park, the Thompson Houston recently opened the doors to its 172 dazzling rooms and suites. Sleek glass and exposed steel clad the exterior of the building designed by international architecture firm HOK. The interiors, by Abel Design Group, combine warm earthy colors, organic materials, brass fixtures and hardwood floors in an homage to the neighboring 160-acre park, just steps away.