Magnolia Hotel, Houston
Expert reviews
“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
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Totally outdated rooms.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.
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 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
20 November 2023
Fabulous
Breakfast was great. Perfect location.
Wish there was more onsight parking
20 November 2023
Everything was perfect
Everything
N/A
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
7 August 2023
It was ok. But nothing to really recommend another visit.
Valet was excellent. Front desk was fast but did not offer much information.
Breakfast was just ok. The eggs were undercooked and our server was acting strange and forgetful. The other server was too loud. The restaurant was not that enjoyable.
21 July 2023
Allow lots of time for parking and check in
Location
Check in and valet parking is cumbersome and lengthy give yourself plenty of time to get it done
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
5 June 2023
Very good. Plan to stay there again!
Clean rooms. Good location for attending baseball games.
Accessible drinks, snacks. Room lighting.
21 May 2023
Fabulous
The location was great, and we enjoyed the rooftop.
The breakfast didn’t give many vegetarian options other than pancakes. For $20 that’s not worth it.
8 May 2023
Great central property in Houston
The hotel’s location is extremely central in downtown Houston, which is why I chose it. It is possible to walk to restaurants, entertainment venues, etc… I was also lucky to get an upgrade upon check-in, which is always appreciated, even for a one-night stay!
I had no complaints.
2 May 2023
Exceptional
The room was very nice loved the window view. Also the tub and vanity lit mirror.
17 April 2023
Great place to stay for a business trip, well located, slow internet
Compared to the usual hotel chains, this hotel has some charme and rooms look nice and friendly. The location is ideal, with many restaurants around the building.
The included (free) internet connection is very slow.
11 April 2023
accommodations were nice view and comfortable.
convenient location
no microwave in room
5 April 2023
poor example of a Marriott hotel
location was ok
out of date rooms poor facilities in room including a hairdryer held together with tape discoloured towels
21 March 2023
nil
good in design
no water room service is available. you have to go down to reception in order to pick up the water and sometimes I waked up in the night to cross reception and get the bottles of water
14 March 2023
Great hotel, excellent downtown location, modern clean rooms, friendly service.
Location excellent for downtown restaurants, bars etc and for Tourist Center. Spacious room, well appointed, modern and clean. Two bottles of water every day. Coffee in the lobby and cookies in the evening. Great rooftop pool. Friendly service.
Lifts sometimes very slow, one was out of action for 2-3 days. Coffee often ran out early. But these are minor points.
26 February 2023
It was nice, clean, quiet but I wouldn't stay there again.
It was regular hotel breakfast food.
No food or drink available inside hotel 25 hours. I was directed to go to hotel next door for water and a snack after hours. I went next door to the other hotel and it's smelled of sewer and moisture. I ended up getting water from faucet in my room.
6 February 2023
Great place to stay in downtown Houston!
We loved spending time on the rootop. It was a sunny afternoon to relax by the hot tub. It has great city views to enjoy too while you're up there. We have stayed at this hotel many times and love it every time!
16 January 2023
Exceptional
2 January 2023
Passable
The room next to us was up til 6 Am partying. We called the front desk to ask them to keep it down but that didn’t work. It was hard to get any rest.
30 December 2022
Couldnt be more Houston downtown than this...
Very good breakfast, a truly downtown location, beautiful historic building, very helpful staff and the views from the roof!
Ac as loud as a vacuum, do not recommend if you have any sleeping issues. The coffee maker in the room was filthy, producing yellow and stinky water. Do not touch ever!!
13 December 2022
Pleasant
There is no on site area for pets to go. Closest good place is .6 miles. Or, you can walk around the block and let them use area around trees. There are bag dispensers for clean up so I assumed it was ok. However, there is a problem after dark with many homeless people around the area.
21 November 2022
quick in and out but very luxurious
beautiful
nothing
12 November 2022
Exceptional
I used to love the fact they they would put out cookies and milk every night it used to be a big deal now not so much they are placed in a jar now and a milk is in a dispenser and only one type of cookie and they only did one of the nights I was there
hotel is not like it used to be
3 October 2022
Very good
The staff was friendly and helpful.
12 September 2022
Wonderful stay would definitely stay again
I loved the ease of check in and the helpfulness of the staff and valet. I love the fact that there is no pet fee. The rooms were very comfortable and I had plenty of space.
6 September 2022
great staff, great location , great bedroom, great price, great breakfast
everything
8 August 2022
Great Stay in Downtown Houston!
Room was clean and comfortable. Bathroom was spacious and shower was excellent. Breakfast buffet was delicious and the waitstaff were on point.
The location of the toilet paper roll was inconvenient. Both my partner and I are bigger people and it was on the way when we used the toilet. Other than that, our stay was fantastic. We will definitely stay again.
30 July 2022
great and accommodating
staff and environment
nothing
18 July 2022
Staying at this location gave us plenty of dining options, and other amenities including excursions like wine tasting to
I loved everything about our stay at The Magnolia Hotel! Our suite was spacious, well maintained and comfortable.
*No smart TVs *Pool closes at 11:00 pm
11 July 2022
Exceptional
gorgeous facilities!
no refrigerator in the room! also, the gentleman at the front desk gave me incorrect information about when the restaurant closed, and about the restaurant in the area, which was a little frustrating, but otherwise we were so impressed by this beautiful hotel!!
22 June 2022
Exceptional
Breakfast buffet was great but not enough people to wait on tables.
That an ice machine was not on my floor. VERY INCONVENIENT!
11 June 2022
No longer a "boutique" hotel. Now, just another ho-hum Marriott.
The bathroom was excellent layout. Best shower, ever. The buffet breakfast was good and the service was good.
The bed was too soft and the room lighting was inadequate. We had to ask and then, wait two days for the bathrobes, which was included in our price. The swimming pool was very disappointing. It needs to be three times the size for the hotel size, as well, the pool had no bar service. There was no Concierge service here. This hotel is no longer a "boutique" hotel. Just another Marriott.
16 May 2022
very comfortable and relaxing….
everything
no complaints
7 May 2022
Exceptional
great location, so close to Minute Maid park.
5 May 2022
Definitely Couples Getaway
Beautiful, warm ambiance, excellent service. Loved the large tub and spacious room. Very nice cozy feel in the bar area. It has a peaceful intimate feel. Great for couple's getaway weekend.
Not enough plugs especially in the area of the bathroom in my opinion. The buffet breakfast was pricey but very much worth it.
18 April 2022
Amazing!
Staff were professional and had happy personalities! Bed was very comfortable and AC worked in the room!
Hard to find the hotel parking. Need bigger signs or directions on website.
27 March 2022
Very good
The staff was friendly and the location was excellent. The rooms were a nice size. Overall it is a very nice hotel.
Hallways had a horrible stench. Don't know if it was emanating from a particular room or not. Other than the odor in the hallway this hotel is very nice.
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
13 July 2024
Bad