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T he developer behind Houston's most anticipated hotel and condo project, talks luxury, location and lifestyle. DC Partners CEO, Roberto Contreras shares why The Allen is changing the way Houstonians think about high rise living. From masterfully designed indoor and outdoor spaces, to luxury conveniences and modern technology, to a home fit for Fido, The Allen has it all – including room service! Location. Location. Location. The Allen is the best of Houston in one place. It is where the sophistication of the theater district meets the prestige of River Oaks overlooking the serenity of Buffalo Bayou Park. You are minutes from everything you know and love, but a world away among the six acres of the Thompson Hotel, Residences at The Allen, world-class dining, retail, spa, fitness, and the city's greatest outdoor amenity – Buffalo Bayou Park. Compromise Nothing. The biggest concern for condo buyers is what they sacrifice leaving their single-family home. At The Allen, you compromise absolutely nothing. We have gone to extraordinary lengths to ensure you keep your outdoor kitchens and living space, created interior wall space to display art collections, custom design and floor plans, and developed technology that allows for a pet relief area on your own balcony with natural grass and irrigation system. Valet, concierge, private garages, and the city's ultimate backyard playground. THE BEST of HOUSTON IN ONE PLACE A L L E N Room Service. Really? Yes! You will have room service provided by the award-winning Thompson Hotel. It is resort- living at its finest, but designed for personal privacy and security with private entrance and concierge services. You have 170 rooms for family at the Thompson Hotel, and space of any size to entertain for the holidays and special occasions. Pool-side service and private cabanas. All of the hotel amenities are at your beck and call. DC Partners + Thompson Hotel. A Winning Combination. Renowned for their unmatched customer service and food and beverage programs, choosing Thompson Hotel was simple. Adding a luxury hotel further redefines hotel-condo living in Houston. The Allen will be our second hotel condo project with Thompson. The Arts Residences at Thompson San Antonio record- setting success has shown us that people want the simplicity of a lock and leave lifestyle, but do not want to sacrifice the luxury lifestyle of world- renowned hotel amenities. The Arts Residences at Thompson San Antonio is 85 percent sold and will be completed in the next year. Residences at The Allen. The 99 luxurious condominiums are designed from the inside-out. From 916 SF to 11,000, the Residences offer floor to ceiling windows, chef inspired kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances, Italian cabinetry and outdoor living areas with plunge pools, sky gardens, puppy porch potty, summer kitchens and unobstructed views. Roberto Contreras, CEO Construction of the lifestyle pavilion has begun. N O W S E L L I N G V I S I T O U R O N - S I T E S A L E S G A L L E R Y 7 5 9 G I L L E T T E S T R E E T , H O U S T O N , T X 7 7 0 1 9 R E S I D E N C E S A T T H E A L L E N . C O M | P H O N E : 7 1 3 . 6 5 5 . 0 5 0 0 THE