When I first heard of the HESS Club I was like oh wow, going to the club of the HESS Corporation,…read morethis is going to be a swanky event! However, I don't think there is any affiliation between the two. Yet, the HESS Club is a venue hall that has served well to accommodate our company Christmas party each year. I like how parking is self park, but like other yelpers have mentioned, a bit odd, especially driving up that steep ramp to enter the parking area, so you may actually prefer to find street parking. However, when you enter you are greeted to a well maintained venue, and since we come in the winter, they even have a real fire going in the fireplace! I believe they have quite a few banquet rooms, but we always use the one on the left when you enter to sit down and eat and the long banquet room across the way to get our food and beverages. When it comes to the food, the chicken was a bit dry which wasn't a surprise, but I did enjoy the mac and cheese and buttery mashed potatoes as well as the fried catfish and the broccoli/squash medley. The coffee was also tasty, and complimented the large assortment of desserts. Also, I love how attentive the staff were, thanks for always making sure those chafing dishes were full or that I always had hot water when needed and for clearing out our dishes so quickly!

This place is AKA the HESS Club…read more I came here recently for a wedding reception. I didn't know what to expect, it was off westheimer near the galleria, but near basically office buildings. Parking and walking up to it was strange. Just didn't feel like I was about to attend a wedding reception. But once you enter, it's your typical banquet hall. Overall, the place is ideal for smaller weddings, and decorations are all up to you and your designer, but this event looked nice, there are multiple rooms, and a bar.

Beautiful space! Lovely owner! Truly can be used for any purpose! The grand opening was 10/10!…read moreHighly recommend attending an event here!

Gorgeous space with amazing lighting! I highly recommend for weddings & big events. Their wow…read morefactor is customer service and attention to detail!

Jazai at the bar! Fantastic martinis! Come just for him! Thanks brother!…read more Really beautiful hotel and service as well

Beautiful hotel. I…read morerecently stayed here for 3 nights while attending a plant convention in Houston. They are located in the medical district and less than two miles from the NRG stadium/arena.  I truly enjoyed many aspects of the stay. The lobby and our one-bedroom corner suite were beautifully decorated and clean. I also found the front desk staff very welcoming. The amenities, including the Peloton gym, spa, laundry room, and the second-floor restaurant, were all excellent. I also enjoyed the rooftop pool and bar area. Areas for improvement: Although we were initially told the shuttle service covers a three-mile radius, including the NRG Arena, the drivers were hesitant to take us anywhere other than the hospital. We were eventually accommodated, but only after clarifying the policy we were given at check-in. On the second day when we called for pick-up no one answered the phone. After several attempts, we ended up getting an Uber.  Additionally, the hotel appeared significantly short-staffed in the food and beverage department. The rooftop bar opened late almost every day and remained closed on my final night because no bartender was available. Similarly, the lobby snack bar was closed on my last night and opened late the following morning. This left the restaurant, which charged an automatic gratuity on all orders as the only option.   Overall, I enjoyed my stay and appreciate the hotel's convenient location. I would certainly consider staying with you again and hope these staffing and service consistency issues can be addressed.

I am currently in the process of planning my wedding at Life HTX. A lot of these details may be…read morerevised upon the completion of the event in the upcoming weeks. I began planning my wedding prior to the pandemic so this has been an ongoing/stressful process of multiple years at this point. When I had first reached out to Life HTX, they were previously coordinated by another individual who had helped me through the booking process and assured me about the flexibility and accommodations Life would provide. Over the course of the pandemic, they have had a lot of management changes in the venue and is now also affiliated with a fitness company. This means a lot of the original flare of the venue is now mitigated by a lot of the fitness accoutrement and yoga material. They reassure me that these will be removed prior to the wedding day. However some of these items now in the space are unable to be relocated, including multiple sad fig trees and tables which depending on what your theme is, may or may not coincide. They do not assist in turnover or flip. In order to book at Life, you reach out to the coordinator and they will provide you with rates and pricing per discussion with their owner. Valet is provided at a cost. As is security. There is not enough parking on site. The entry and entry roads are more cramped than is ideal for a gathering. I already know a tremendous amount of guest goers will get lost. There is a refundable kitchen deposit stipulation despite the "kitchen" being more of a break/storage room which is unable to be used for actual preparing of meals. Hopefully we will retain this by the end of our event. Tables and ghost chairs can be negotiated and included in the price. There are strict event parameters for the timeline. Make sure to be mindful of this or you'll be in for headache as I am. Will need to usher partygoers out en force at 10:30 on the dot. Event insurance is required. Life has a modern feel, which is what attracted us initially. It is one long connected rectangle. There is a named living room space and the proper life HTX. An upstairs area can be used as the bridal suite. The living room has couches and tables with golden accents. A bar is available. Multiple additional silver mobile bars are also in the life HTX space. Their interior is white with modern white hanging chandeliers that can be lit up to your color of choice. Their walls also contain multiple adjacent projectors which can project a stock image or your image of choice. Give these to their coordinator/AV tech 14 days before your event. The exterior and interior of the building are more dated then I had originally envisioned secondary to pictures online. I would recommend a walk-through to make sure the venue is as you imagined. Some areas of paint are discolored or missing inside. Overlying canopy at an entrance is discolored. The grassy landscape has succumbed to the snow and ice storms Houston has recently underwent. A lot of the reviews are dated multiple years ago and prior the pandemic. Just want to give a more recent experience regarding Life and it's offerings. To be honest, it has been the most challenging vendor I am working with for my wedding and throughout this pandemic situation. I would recommend Life perhaps for an event that is intrinsically more for casual fun and gathering. In regards to a wedding which is near and dear to your heart and definitely involves a lot more emotional sentiment, I find It challenging to recommend to another bride. It definitely can be done, but it just depends on how much stress and effort you're willing to undergo. Hindsight is 2020.

I have been to this venue a few times. The space was unveiled to the community as a venue for…read moreLululemon community class on Sundays and Define's community bounce and yoga classes. There are workshops and market stroll shopping events. I did attend a work event here in the evening and it was definitely a nice place for a presentation. The technology is new and did not have any audio/visual issues. Catering was good. The venue appears to allow outside food. Fajitas were grilled onsite outside in the parking lot. The parking lot is a small lot but there is street parking and of course valet. I always come early and have not had an issue finding a space in the lot or street parking to the left or right of the building.

I love a good, open venue space. So much beauty in one place, it's not a secret why so many book…read moretheir special events here. Beautiful views of the city from all directions, a trusted & large vendor list for you to choose whatever you need, the chandeliers, the drama. There were a few gimmicks I noticed that wouldn't deter me from coming again, but definitely are notable. One elevator for over 400 guests, come on. Difficult directions on where to park/how to access the building, unacceptable.

Wow, just wow. One of the most beautiful venues I have ever seen with hands down the best staff. I…read moreattended the most beautiful event here a few days ago and I have to say, this venue was an absolute show stopper. The attention to detail. The beautiful bar. The ambiance. The chandeliers. The view out of the windows. I have never experienced such luxury! I'm sure it costs a pretty penny, but there is certainly a reason why. This is a well known venue because of the gorgeous atmosphere and the luxury feel from the moment you step out of your vehicle. You are made to feel like YOU are the main character!

Don't take me to the club yet again... I'm worried you might club me to death…read more This is an amazing Club in a massive high-rise in Houston. It's fancy and it's mostly used for work parties and for rich people. There are two distinct Houstons going on and this is the lucky and more well heeled (boot heeled in some cases) half of the city, the half that ordered the skyscrapers built, such as the amazing one this club is inside, but not the half that actually went up and built them. It's still amazing, even if not to my taste. And the richer half (or 5%, or 1% as the case may be), are missing out on the greatest food in the country hiding away in the poorer and less fancy parts of Houston. Yelpers are missing out on those too.

I really like the fact that this place has a great view. The setup is little crowded but nice…read more Tables are wide and chairs are really comfortable. Onto the food; I went there with my bosses and co-workers, for a total of six people, and we all felt quite comfortable. The food was great. This is sort of an upscale buffet. The duck was delicious (according to my co-worker), the salmon was delicious (according to my other co-worker), the pork chops were delicious (according to my boss), the chicken was delicious (according to me). Yes, I had the blackened chicken-it was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The sides were awesome, creamy sour kraut, devil eggs, asparagus, mashed potatoes, risotto, wild rice, all of which were really good. The salad bar looked good but I did not even bothered. I was too busy with the good stuff. Potato soup, so-so. Desserts: I had the mango crème brulee and I was not impressed, but the butterscotch cake and bread pudding were delicious (according to the mates) Note: You gotta go to the 37th floor and switch elevators to the 39th floor but it is worth it! Note II: My boss picked up the tab since he is a member so I really don't know the amount on the check....sorry about that.

Cozy, comfortable, and clean! Nearby to dining and drink options in the Montrose area. Truly an…read moreenjoyable stay! Highly recommend.

Great location. I enjoyed my stay and can't wait to return. The location is perfect for many…read morereasons. Close to all the restaurants and Rothko Chapel. The room was clean and the manager was very responsive to any issue I encountered.

Such a hidden gem of a place to hold an event! We held an event last weekend and I have nothing but…read moregood reviews about the establishment, staff and service. It's clean, well conditioned (a must for H-Town) roomy and efficient. We loved that it has a refrigerator and huge ice maker and a mobile bar. Bathrooms are nice and clean too! Will definitely keep this place in mind . PS: A big + that we wanted more food we just bounced next door and got some great food!

I cannot believe this place exists!!! Taqueria del Sol owns this banquet hall next door. The space…read moreholds approx. 150 people. Price includes: 2 HPD officers, 1 worker, cleaning services before and after, 5 hours of event, ice machine, steam tables, tables, chairs, linens and 2 door freezer. They also have a nice garden outside with picnic table. Price is extremely reasonable and the space is nice! I just had my son's graduation party here and we were able to bring in our own food and alcohol! They went above and beyond with every single detail. I asked the manager why is it not listed online somewhere but he said they keep is booked with just word of mouth so they don't need to. I believe they also have smaller spaces available on the 2nd floor. I also heard a rumor that they will let you use it for free if they cater your event but not too sure so make sure to check with them.