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t m c » p u l s e | s e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 6 29 Rooms With a View Patients get luxury treatment in the four suites at Texas Children's Pavilion for Women, which opened in 2012. They are first-come-first-served, and Gina Marrinucci, manager of retail and concierge services, says they turn over quickly. The suites include a sepa- rate space with room for visiting family and friends. A stay here costs $750 for up to three nights. "We believe in family-centered care, where mom and baby are kept together to the extent possible," Marrinucci said. "There is also space for dad to hang out or do business while mom has some quiet time." The spacious living area and view of the medical center from one of the nine suites at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center could almost be considered visual therapy for patients. These suites, known as 23 Terrace, cost an additional $950 a night. Suites have been avail- able at the hospital for close to 30 years, but moved to the 23rd floor about 10 years ago. It's been widely reported that late Houston Mayor Bob Lanier liked to stay in these suites when he was treated for heart disease. The 6'4" former cowboy slept in an extra-long bed. The Royal Treatment All of the hospitals top off the suite experience with Patients upgraded to suites definitely feel like they are staying in a hotel, but in a hospital setting. — ALEZA ESPINOSA Manager of Patient Care, RN, Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center special features, including afternoon tea service com- plete with cookies, cake, beverages and other goodies. Deluxe bedding, toiletry kits, newspapers and pretty much any food patients desire are also available. Houston Methodist's Michael McMurtry, a Culinary Institute of America-trained chef, learned to cook a lot of different delicacies in order to cater to the international patients at Fondren 12. He has also prepared food for wedding receptions, christenings and holiday parties in the hospital. Top left: Chef Michael McMurtry cooking in Houston Methodist Hospital. Top center, bottom left: Culinary offerings at Texas Children's Pavilion for Women. Top and bottom right: Tea service at Houston Methodist Hospital.