Houston, TexasDowntown
JW Marriott Houston Downtown
Restored banking skyscraper
Downtown Houston, Texas
Opened
2014
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage WellnessOutside the door
The house
MarriottRestored banking skyscraper
The 1910 banking tower is now a sleek business hub, displaying contemporary Texas artwork against original hot-riveted steel.
What it’s good at
Notable
Exposed hot-riveted steel beams meet contemporary artwork throughout the restored banking tower.
Listed
The eleventh-floor Spa by JW provides Aromatherapy Associates bodywork beside a Technogym studio.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
This straightforward hotel downtown attracts elite business travelers seeking top-notch service and comfortable amenities without any fuss or pretension.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The front doors open directly onto Main Street, with the METRORail and the Theater District a short stroll away.
The rooms
Rooms are sleek and unfussy, with comfortable beds and a quiet layout designed for resting between meetings.
The spa and gym
Submerged hydrotherapy tubs glow with blue light in the treatment suites, set beside the 24-hour workout studio.
Bar
806 Lounge
An illuminated glass wine wall stands beside the bar, which pours craft cocktails and South American vintages.
At the table
Main Kitchen serves Texas comfort fare in an open dining room arranged with booths and communal tables.
How it began
Locals initially dismissed the tower as Carter's Folly, doubting the steel frame that became the tallest building in Texas.
Houston
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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.