Magnolia Hotel, Houston
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“Layered in luxurious velvet and damask, the 314 rooms in this downtown hotel are both stylish and comfortable. Built in 1926, this landmark building once housed the Houston Post newspaper and later was the US corporate offices for Shell.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
- Swimming pool
- Bar
- Free Wifi
All you need to know
Acclaimed as “A Top 100 New Hotel Worldwide” by Condé Nast Traveler Magazine, Magnolia Houston was first the residence of Houston Post Dispatch newspaper and subsequently served as the headquarters for Shell Oil Company.
This iconic 1926 building has been transformed into one of Houston’s most unique properties following considerable renovations. Nestled in downtown Houston, it offers a haven of exceptional hospitality for both business and leisure travelers.
Moreover, the association with Marriott Hotels enhances your stay, allowing you to savor the autonomy of Magnolia while reaping Marriott Bonvoy perks.
Honored as the “Premier Boutique Hotel in Houston” by Houston Press, we offer 314 exquisitely designed rooms and suites. Each room is tastefully furnished to provide a homely ambiance with a contemporary twist, and grants access to amenities like the rooftop dip pool and round-the-clock fitness center.
The hotel also welcomes pets at no additional charge. Positioned amidst the vibrant arts and culture hub of Houston, the hotel offers easy access to famous attractions, diverse dining options, and varied shopping experiences. Sophisticated yet warm, the Magnolia Houston truly stands at the heart of it all.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
28 September 2024
My husband hates hotels. He won’t ever stay anywhere else in Houston again!
It was BEAUTIFULLY AESTHETIC! Easy walking distance to Minute Maid; we were there for the Astros game.
I really can’t think of one thing!
10 September 2024
Excellent.
Very nice hotel and located in a great place by Minute Maid park. Staff is very friendly and facilities are always clean.
Understaffed restaurant and bar results in long wait times. That is the only complaint.
4 September 2024
Great location in the heart of downtown
Great location in the heart of downtown
19 July 2024
Exceptional
location
13 July 2024
Bad
Hotel was good.
Valet dented my car door and did not resolve the claim I submitted. This was an additional cost for me to fix it due to damage they caused on my vacation. Not nice at all!
16 June 2024
Disappointed, waste of money.
The cocktails in The Range.
Totally outdated rooms. Lot of imperfections, definitely no 4 stars(who rates this??)
Room included breakfast, 3 night 2700+$
Cleaning service 0/10
Poor, very poor breakfast.
19 May 2024
WE WILL BE BACK!!
The staff is amazing!
Very well kept,room was fantastic and spacious.
18 May 2024
Amazing place and amazing staff
Amazing staff and venue. We were caught in a major storm and they made us feel safe and at home.
15 April 2024
Reasonable hotel but overpriced
The location is wonderful for anything downtown. Small shop on the same block, restaurants within very easy walk
This is a three star hotel, at best. Pillows are very bad, beds just ok. Everything needs updating. Most staff at the desk, except the one who checked us in, are wonderful. Most bar/breakfast staff, except the one we had on the last day, not so good. You have to wait an age for everything. On the whole, doesn't feel like a hotel for international travellers.
15 February 2024
Exceptional
Staff was wonderful!!!
15 January 2024
Disappointing
30 December 2023
Great HOU location
Good location in Downtown HOU.
Do the valet parking -- lots of homeless; don't park on the street
19 November 2023
Disappointing
Clean & close to event
The room was so hot even with the AC turned down & the bed was horrible. Worst hotel bed I've ever been on.
17 November 2023
Very happy with my stay at the hotel.
The downtown location of the hotel was great. I really appreciated the friendliness of the staff, the stylish decor and cleanliness of the hotel, the generous size of the hotel room, and the excellent breakfast. I look forward to staying here again.
Nothing.
8 November 2023
Great
Location, security, facilities were all great.
Nothing
24 October 2023
Great time with friends and family.
Location
29 September 2023
Expect better from a 4.5 star hotel and associated price.
The room and hotel itself were clean. The restaurant staff and valets were wonderful.
We had around a 45 minute line to stand in to check in then our room was not ready for another hour. And we were in town with an itinerary. That was problematic. No urgency at all from front desk staff. The TV was out for most of our stay.
26 September 2023
Over priced for basic amenities and service
The location
The staff,
The customer service
The racist guest
The unprofessionalism
I also didn’t like getting a bill for 1000 dollars the 3 day of me staying because I wasn’t charged when I checked in. I also was given keys to another guest room.
26 August 2023
Excellent stay with true professionals in hospitality
Everyone is so nice there.
Nothing
22 August 2023
Very clean room
Everything
Everything
22 June 2023
Exceptional
Clean and great location. Staff was great!
None
5 June 2023
Pleasant
Hotel was good close to stadium.
Pool to small ac didn't work was hot all night
2 May 2023
Exceptional
The room was very nice loved the window view. Also the tub and vanity lit mirror.
11 April 2023
accommodations were nice view and comfortable.
convenient location
no microwave in room
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Vending machine (drinks)
- - Vending machine (snacks)
- - Shared lounge/TV area
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Billiards
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi (additional charge)
- - Hiking
- - Cycling
- - Fitness
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance
- - Live sport events (broadcast)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Outdoors
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
Parking
- - Accessible parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Higher level toilet
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Visual aids: Braille
- - Visual aids: Tactile signs
- - Auditory guidance
Pool and wellness
- - Rooftop pool
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Miscellaneous
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
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