On Jan. 10, 1901, what began as a discovery of oil at Spindletop Hill, a salt dome formation south of Beaumont, would soon transform Texas into a major petroleum producer and industrial power.

As part of our new Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. The question: Whats the tallest hotel in Houston? The answer: Bayou Citys tallest hotel is the Hyatt Regency located at 1200 Louisiana Street in downtown, according to building database Emporis. The hotel boasts 30 stories and located at the very top is the citys only revolving restaurant Spindletop. Hyatt Regency Houston is the city's tallest hotel.