Hotels In Downtown Houston, Texas, USA - Updated 2024

Jaclyn
Jaclyn 
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Houston, Texas is now finally being recognized as one of the must-visit cities in the US. NASA used to be the only major attraction people know about Houston. But now, the world knows the city because of the Houston Museum District (recognized as an internationally-recognized arts center), award-winning restaurants (as awarded by Food and Wine, Zagat, Travel and Leisure, Esquire, New York Post, and USA Today), and world-class sporting events (Olympic qualifying matches, NCAA Final Four, and the Super Bowl). We highly recommend these hotels in downtown Houston, Texas, USA as your temporary home while you explore the sports, food, and cultural scenes of Houston. Read below to find out about the top hotels in downtown Houston.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on February 09, 2024.

1. Hotel ICON, Autograph Collection (from USD 239)

Another great choice for a hotel in downtown Houston, Texas is Hotel ICON, only five-minutes away from Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros. This luxury hotel has a 24-hour front desk, concierge, and a fitness center. Line & Lariat, the hotel’s own restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner of Texan cuisine. Each room is furnished with a flat-screen TV, iPod docking station, plush seats and couches, and a luxurious bathtub. Hotel ICON is also 100 meters (328 feet) away from the nearest Preston Station and 200 meters (656 feet) away from the UH-Downtown Station for those times that you manage to tear yourself away from your room’s luxuries.

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Hotel ICON, Autograph Collection

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 220 Main Street
679 meters (0.5 ft) from Downtown Aquarium

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre

2. JW Marriott Houston Downtown (from USD 579)

The JW Marriott Houston Downtown is very near the Alley Theater and the Theater District of Houston. Other attractions, like the Downtown Aquarium, Discovery Green Park, and the George R. Brown Convention Center, are also close by. All rooms are furnished with a desk, a flat-screen TV, and an iPad to order room service or to book spa appointments. Guests can also fuel themselves with a buffet breakfast in the on-site restaurant. Plus they also have a fitness center for those who want to keep their fitness routines. The JW Marriott Houston Downtown also offers a free round-trip shuttle service from the William P. Hobby Airport.

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JW Marriott Houston Downtown

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 806 Main Street
719 meters (0.5 ft) from Downtown Aquarium

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre

3. Club Quarters Hotel in Houston (from USD 126)

Club Quarters Hotel is one of the top picks in downtown Houston, Texas, USA. Within walking distance of Houston’s Theater District and Alley Theater, the hotel is also along the Houston Metrorail line Preston Station and Main Street Square Station to take you to different places in downtown Houston. All hotel rooms are furnished with a desk, and a flat-screen TV, plus a coffee maker. They also have a suite with one bedroom or two bedrooms with your own kitchenette. Club Quarters Hotel has an on-site restaurant, Table 7 Bistro, where they serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus a shared lounge, The Club Living Room, is very popular and guests can enjoy free snacks and drinks there. A free weekday wine happy hour is also available for all guests.

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Club Quarters Hotel in Houston

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 720 Fannin Street, Houston City Center, Houston (TX), United States, 77002
800 meters (0.5 ft) from Downtown Aquarium

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre

4. Marriott Marquis Houston (from USD 489)

With six on-site restaurants, a 24-hour fitness center, and a year-round outdoor pool, Marriott Marquis Houston is a great choice for a hotel in downtown Houston, Texas. All rooms have a flat-screen TV with premium cable channels, a coffee maker, and views of the river or Discovery Green Park. Enjoy breakfast at Texas T Coffee House or Walker Street Kitchen. Drop by for lunch or dinner at Xochi to enjoy their Mexican cuisine by their award-winning chef, Hugo Ortega or enjoy American food at Biggio’s. For great tapas and an extensive list of over 200 wines, check out the Cuevas Wine Bar. If you’re a sports fan, Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros, is 250 meters (820 feet) away, while Toyota Center, home of the Houston Rockets, and BBVA Compass Stadium, home of the Houston Dynamo, are both five-minutes away.

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Marriott Marquis Houston

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille Visual Aid: Tactile

Address: 1777 Walker Street
1.47 km (1.0 mi) from Downtown Aquarium

Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Terrace

5. Hyatt Regency Houston (from USD 424)

Enjoy the first rotating dining room, Spindletop, in one of the top hotels in downtown Houston, Texas, at the Hotel Hyatt Regency Houston. Enjoy the flat-screen TV, iPod docking station, comfy full or king bed, single-cup coffee maker, and boutique toiletries in the hotel rooms with great city views. Take advantage of the heated outdoor pool or the 24-hour fitness center during your stay. Fuel up at the hotel’s on-site restaurants at Shula’s Steakhouse, Einstein Bros Bagels, and LobbiBar. The Houston Metrorail line Main Street Square station is 400 meters away (1312 feet) and can take you to different attractions throughout downtown Houston.

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Hyatt Regency Houston

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 1200 Louisiana Street
844 meters (0.6 ft) from Downtown Aquarium

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre

6. Hilton Americas - Houston (from USD 158)

Conveniently located by the George R. Brown Convention Center with an indoor sky-bridge separating them, Hilton Americas Houston is located just by Discovery Green Park. Enjoy the rooms with their queen or king-sized beds, work desk, and seating area. The Skyline Spa and Health Clubs offer spa services, as well as a fitness center, an indoor lap pool, and a whirlpool. There are on-site restaurants for all guests, including the 1600 Bar + Grille with Texas-inspired American food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Pappasito’s Cantina and their Tex-Mex offerings, and the Lobby Bar for cocktails.

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Hilton Americas-Houston

Address: 1600 Lamar Street
1.55 km (1.0 mi) from Downtown Aquarium

Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Terrace

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7. Holiday Inn Houston Downtown (from USD 159)

The Holiday Inn Houston is a centrally located hotel in downtown Houston, Texas, 200 meters (656 feet) away from the nearest Houston Metrorail line Bell Station and Downtown Transit Center station. These stations can get you to Houston attractions like Alley Theater, Downtown Aquarium, and Houston Museum Of Natural Science. They also offer free roundtrip shuttle service from the airport. Enjoy the queen and king-sized beds, work desk, and free WiFi in all rooms. They also have a fitness center and an outdoor deck in the hotel.

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Holiday Inn Houston Downtown, an IHG Hotel

Wifi Available

Address: 1616 Main Street
1.38 km (0.9 mi) from Downtown Aquarium

Parking Restaurant Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Terrace Non-smoking rooms

8. Aloft Houston Downtown (from USD 215)

Aloft Houston is a colorful, modern hotel in downtown Houston, Texas with easy access to the Houston Metrorail line Main Street Square Station. Use the train to take you to different nearby attractions like Alley Theater, Houston Theater District, and Downtown Aquarium. Enjoy yourself on their queen or king-sized bed in the hotel rooms, watching a movie on the flat-screen TV, and stay connected using their free WiFi. While in the hotel, take a dip in their year-round outdoor pool or soak up the sun on their sun terrace.

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Aloft Houston Downtown

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 820 Fannin Street
857 meters (0.6 ft) from Downtown Aquarium

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Non-smoking rooms

9. The Whitehall Houston (from USD 160)

The Whitehall Houston is a top hotel in downtown Houston, Texas, located 500 meters (1640 feet) away from Houston Metrorail line Downtown Transit Center Station. It’s located very near Toyota Center, with a 24-hour fitness center and three on-site restaurants. Enjoy your cocktails at Edgar’s Hermano, coffee at Buffalo Bayou Coffee, or your meals at Part & Parcel. All hotel rooms are furnished with a flat-screen cable TV, a coffee maker, free high-speed internet and WiFi, and a working desk.

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The Whitehall Houston

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 1700 Smith Street
1.27 km (0.8 mi) from Downtown Aquarium

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre

10. Hotel Alessandra (from USD 259)

Hotel Alessandra is a classic but chic centrally located hotel in downtown Houston, Texas. This five-star hotel has a 24-hour front desk, concierge, and a luxury French restaurant, Lucienne, plus a rooftop pool. It’s a great hotel for couples with each room furnished with a couch, flat-screen TV, bathrobes, and luxury toiletries, plus great city views. The hotel has provides tablets in the room to order room service, plus an espresso maker and mini-bar. Enjoy your breakfast or special meals at Lucienne or enjoy craft cocktails at the hotel bar, Bar Bardot. And if you follow a gluten-free or vegetarian diet or both, Lucienne also offers both food choices for you. Exploring the city is easy with two Houston Metrorail Line stations less than 100 meters (328 feet) away in both directions. You can use the rail to visit the Downtown Aquarium, the Houston Museum Of Natural Science, or Toyota Center. You can even rent a bike or go on foot to visit the different parks, including Discovery Green.

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The Laura Hotel, Houston Downtown, Autograph Collection

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille Visual Aid: Tactile

Address: 1070 Dallas Street
1.05 km (0.7 mi) from Downtown Aquarium

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre

Downtown Houston hotels with great views

Staying in a hotel in downtown Houston, Texas, USA, is great because you get to stay at the heart of the city. You’ll also be treated to great city views to make you further appreciate Houston. Most of the must-visit attractions, events, and restaurants are located downtown and these hotels’ central location makes it more accessible for you to get there. Take your pick. You’ll definitely enjoy your trip wherever you decide to stay at these top hotels.

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