Marriott Marquis Houston, Houston

Marriott Marquis Houston - A convention center hotel with a Texas-shaped lazy river, downtown spa, and multiple dining venues

Connected to the George R. Brown Convention Center, this 4-star hotel features 150000 square feet of event space including a grand ballroom and rooftop terrace. Guest rooms offer views of Discovery Green Park, the Texas-shaped lazy river, or Minute Maid Park, with flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, and coffee makers. The Marriott Marquis Houston houses seven dining options including Xochi serving Oaxacan cuisine by Chef Hugo Ortega, Biggio's Sports Bar with American fare and two 30-foot multimedia screens, and Walker Street Kitchen specializing in Gulf Coast flavors. Pure Spa spans 5000 square feet with couple's massages and views of Minute Maid Park and the lazy river. Altitude Rooftop & Pool features an infinity pool, heated lazy river maintained at 80°F, and seasonal light displays with nightly snowfalls. Located 0.5 miles from Minute Maid Park and 0.5 miles from BBVA Compass Stadium, the property offers a sky bridge connection to the convention center and valet parking. Business amenities include free Wi-Fi, a business center, and 52 meeting rooms. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Marriott Marquis Houston.

Pros

The heated Texas-shaped lazy river features seasonal light displays and nightly snowfalls.

Pure Spa offers downtown Houston's only full-service spa with views of Minute Maid Park.

Direct sky bridge connection to the George R. Brown Convention Center.

Seven on-site dining venues including a James Beard Award-winning chef's restaurant.

Rooftop infinity pool and hot tub with panoramic downtown views.

Cons

Valet parking rates reach $65 daily with no self-parking mentioned.

The downtown location may experience noise from nearby entertainment venues.