New Hotels in Houston
It's an exciting time for Houston's hotel scene right now, with several stylish establishments opening in dynamic areas of the city, with cutting-edge amenities, killer views, and an eye on Houston's cultural pulse. Check out the most recent openings below, along with recently renovated hotels and what to expect on the Houston horizon coming up soon.
Now Open
Thompson Houston by Hyatt - Opened February 2024
Houston now has a gorgeous and modern 36-story Thompson Houston hotel overlooking the Buffalo Bayou Park in the Historic Fourth Ward area. These 172 mid-modern century boutique hotel rooms, including 34 suites with floor-to-ceiling windows, boast stunning views of the Houston skyline. Visit the full-service spa or check out one of the city's largest rooftop pool decks. A ballroom holds up to 500 guests and serves as an excellent space for weddings or other celebrations. Dine at the seventh floor bar and lounge, or at nearby restaurants Flora on Allen Parkway or Bludorn in Montrose nearby. Several restaurants are slated to open within the next year, including a coffee shop helmed by an Astros player. Explore Eleanor Tinsley Park or the Theatre District. Located nearby are the best of Houston's walking and biking trails, downtown attractions, art installations and Toyota Center, making this the most premium of the newest hotels Houston has to offer. For a truly unforgettable entrance, the new boutique hotel also boasts its own heliport.
Moxy Houston Downtown - Opened December 2023
The Moxy is the newest lifestyle brand by Marriott to come to Houston. With an industrial chic and polished concrete aesthetic, branding itself as modern, stylish, and energetic, other descriptors for this hotel from the creator's vision include "high energy" and "off the wall". Located on 412 Main Street in the bar row area of Downtown Houston, by Market Square Park, Theatre District, Houston Aquarium, and Minute Maid Park. Check in at Bar Moxy, where you receive a complimentary signature cocktail with your room key. In the lobby, play some pool or ping-pong, or better yet, ride the mechanical bull named Tex or check out live music on the nearby scene.
Hotel Vesper - Opened October 2023
Located in the prestigious Galleria area, this hotel with French-inspired theme markets as upscale, luxurious, and cosmopolitan, with 131 rooms with complimentary Wi-Fi, characterized by indulgent plush bedding and attention to every lavish detail. Breakfast on French favorites in a café the morning after (or before!) a long day of shopping, whether at The Galleria, nearby Highland Village or Uptown Park. This Tribute Portfolio hotel also includes a fitness center, private parking, 24/7 room service, and a bar.
Hyatt Place Houston Medical Center/Hyatt House Houston Medical Center (dual-brand hotel) - Opened May 2023
This pet-friendly dual-brand hotel includes a Hyatt House section for longer stays and embraces rest and recharge, highly appropriate given its location on Fannin Street in the busy and vital Texas Medical Center. These 157 spacious rooms feature Hyatt Grand Beds, ergonomic seating areas, well-lit workspaces and bathrooms with modern toiletries. Other amenities include laundry facilities and a fitness center. People travel the country for the world-class care and service offered at the Medical Center and this duo of hotels will make the stay easier.
The Chifley - Opened January 2023
This clever gem, located in Uptown Park, aims to embrace a more cultured and diverse approach to reflect Houston. Close to Memorial Park, three blocks from The Galleria, and part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton, this pet-friendly all-suite hotel has stylish suites with Lavazza espresso makers and Nest bath amenities. Rouse, the restaurant located inside, embraces a fusion of Asian, Mexican, and Texan food. Also located a half mile from the Arboretum and Nature Center, supremely located for the best of what Houston has to offer for parks, food, and shopping!
Blossom Hotel Houston Medical Center – Opened February 2022
The 13-story, 267-room hotel at 7118 Bertner is the only luxury hotel near NRG Stadium. Whether traveling for business or leisure, guests will enjoy the lunar-inspired property for its stellar culinary offerings, luxurious amenities and services, spacious guestrooms, a rooftop pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center outfitted by Peloton™, and a plethora of event and meeting spaces fit for every occasion. All rooms feature spacious living areas with an abundance of natural light and are equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi, top-of-the-line Samsung Smart TVs, Dyson hairdryers, Nespresso coffeemakers, Digital Newspapers with PressReader®, and marble bathrooms with rain showerheads and high-end bathroom amenities. Guests can enjoy the diversity of Houston by exploring via a complimentary Mercedes-Benz shuttle to nearby attractions such as NRG Stadium, Texas Medical Center, the Houston Zoo, Museum District, Rice University/Rice Village, and numerous world-class restaurants.
Updated
DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites - Completed January 2024
The newly renovated DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites is adjacent to the renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center and is in the heart of the largest medical complex, Texas Medical Center. The hotel offers 297 guestrooms with the majority being queen/queen rooms, and half of the hotel being suites with full kitchen and kitchenettes. It is ideal for extended stays. The hotel has washers/dryers onsite, a fitness center, an outdoor heated pool, an onsite restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with in-room dining service.
JW Marriott Houston by The Galleria - Completed 2023
Located within Houston’s thriving uptown epicenter, JW Marriott Houston by The Galleria completed in 2023 the last multi-million dollar renovation phase of the guest rooms, suites and corridors to finalize the hotel’s transformation. The enhancements join the refreshed meeting and public spaces, lobby and executive lounge which were finished in 2019. The revamped spaces reflect thoughtful design choices by Parker-Torres Design that represent Houston’s rich history and culture, while creating intentional transitions throughout the hotel’s interior. Attention was given to creating spaces that enhance the guest experience while also evoking a warm and welcoming environment. Other notable changes in the guest rooms include new 55-inch televisions and upgraded bedding options from double beds to double queen beds. The transformation provides leisure and business travelers with luxurious accommodations in a refreshing environment.
The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa - Completed 2023
The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa completed its $70 million project to enhance the luxury lifestyle experiences across the property. The Houstonian sits on 27 acres at 111 N. Post Oak Lane in the Uptown/Galleria area. Freshly renovated areas include completely remodeled guest rooms and suites, a new Bush Suite, an “enhanced arrival experience”, and a refreshed hotel lobby. The fitness club debuted new group exercise studios, a cycling studio, expanded childcare areas, and a new full-service restaurant and bar with indoor/outdoor adult and family-friendly dining. Trellis Spa was completed in February 2020. It is now the largest luxury spa in Texas at 26,500 square feet. The highlight of this expansion is a new outdoor Soaking Pools & Garden area.
Four Seasons Hotel Houston - Completed April, 2022
The iconic hotel in Downtown celebrated its 40th anniversary in April 2022 with the completion of its multi-year, multi-million dollar transformation. It included enhancing the lobby and front drive, The Spa and Fitness Center, and the addition of Bayou & Bottle, Bayou & Bean, and the Topgolf Swing Suites. All 289 guest rooms and 103 suites were transformed, with the design inspiration nodding to big Texas skies and the hotel’s lobby, known as “Houston’s Living Room.” The hotel’s 12 specialty suites were elevated with a soothing color palette and design appeal. Toro Toro, an award-winning pan-Latin steakhouse from chef partner Richard Sandoval, was opened, as well as Bandista, an intimate, modern-day speakeasy reminiscent of a 1920s lounge that dazzles with a decadent Latin vibe. The hotel’s 16,500 square feet of event space was reimagined entirely, and a new Grand Ballroom with 150 percent more gathering space was created.
Undergoing Renovations
Hotel Granduca, a 122-room all-suite hotel with Italian-inspired decor located in Uptown Park, has changed ownership and will undergo extensive renovations beginning in 2024, including the design, guest experience, amenity package, and food and beverage program. The ground floor will be transformed into a vibrant gathering place with a destination restaurant. Enlarged and improved event spaces, new workout facilities, and curated programming will cater to discerning clientele looking for a boutique hospitality ambiance that stands apart from what is offered by major hotel groups.
The Moran Hotel CityCentre - Houstonians and visitors will soon be able to experience The Moran CityCentre with a modern Texas-inspired aesthetic. A full renovation of the hotel’s 244 guest rooms is already complete, including updated furnishings, premium bedding, contemporary lighting fixtures, and cutting-edge technology enhancements. Now, the renovation aims to enhance the guest experience and includes a reimagined hotel entrance, lobby, and front desk. The redesigned meeting areas and a new lobby bar with a lively patio overlooking the mixed-use development’s central plaza will reshape communal areas. The project is scheduled for completion in late summer 2024.
Upcoming/Under Construction
Hotel St. Augustine (late 2024) - a 71-room hotel built by the Menil Collection, located between Richmond and West Alabama, in an area devoid of other hotel options.
Holiday Inn & Staybridge Suites dual hotel (late 2025)—Opening on 1319 Texas Avenue, within walking distance of George R. Brown, it will have 275 rooms and a grocery store, a scarce resource in Downtown Houston.
The Birdsall (late 2026) - in River Oaks.
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