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JW Marriott Houston by The Galleria
Refreshed red-brick tower
Galleria Houston, Texas
Renovated
2023
Price
$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
MarriottRefreshed red-brick tower
This 1984 red-brick landmark stands directly across from the Galleria, recently updated with contemporary spaces and a fifth-floor heated pool.
What it’s good at
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Galleria mall sits right across Westheimer Road, and the wooded trails of Memorial Park are a short drive north.
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The rooms
Renovated rooms take a crisp, modern approach. Windows on the upper floors look out across the Houston skyline.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Blue loungers and shaded cabanas line the rooftop deck, looking out past brick columns toward the Uptown skyline.
The gym
Cardio equipment sits before a wall of glass, and a dedicated studio hosts weekly 30-minute meditation sessions.
Stray Horse Restaurant and Bar
The kitchen cooks Texan and Latin plates, and the marble bar pours local craft beer and cocktails.
At the table
JW Market stocks pastries and grab-and-go bites in the lobby, and the 22nd-floor lounge serves evening hors d'oeuvres.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.