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    3.7 (221 reviews)
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    Manning L.

    Had another great stay at the JW Marriott. The front desk was welcoming and helped me check in quickly. The air conditioning in the hallways, rooms, gym and griffon lounge were spot on. When it's 85-90 degrees with high humidity outside and you come into a clean, nice decor cool room - it's a great feeling. The room was quiet and the bed /blankets make it for a good nights sleep.

    JW Marriot- Downtown Houston
    Aruna K.

    806 lounge was a special dinner and it was worth it. It is a 113 year building and to be dining there, right in the middle on Downtown Houston felt historically important. Not as rich in cultural history as the rest of the world, this is definitely one of the things America can boast of. Earlier it was called the Carter building, named after Samual Carter who owned the then tallest skyscraper in Texas in 1910! Infact, it was so tall and so new to the city that people doubted if it would survive, ....well....it has, and we have plenty more taller ones all around the city now- if only Samual were alive , he'd say, "I told u so !" The building was renovated and converted to a hotel by JW Marriot in 2014, and there is a Main Kitchen and the 806 Bar & Lounge at street level. My imagination runs wild for a second while I am waiting to be escorted to my table, dreaming about all those richly dressed shining ladies and smart stern gentlemen who might have glided down the Italian and Norwegian marble floors many years ago. History fascinates me no doubt.(Now its all wood flooring). It is not the1900's, and it's a weekday night in Downtown, you don't really expect it to be swarming with people, so we got the table really quick. Interior is simple, tasteful and ofcourse clean. The ceiling is pretty high and if you are used to the modern loft style then this will capture your attention. Coming to the food, we got ourselves a butternut squash soup, soo tasty, I could have eaten just that as dinner. Then we got the red salad, which was roasted peppers, beats, pomogranate, and honey. Very refreshing, again very tasty. For the entree we got the custom made veg pasta in pesto sauce. The quantities were not really Texan and that was perfect to keep my food inspiration going in the right direction. One disappointment, the pasta did Not come with bread, we requested and got some but that took forever. To end with, we got the Bourbon Bread Pudding, am not a fan of bourbon(Uh true!), so my partner got to enjoy it all by himself ! Well, happy for him! The restaurant does have vegan options, but with not a huge crowd around, vegetarian vegan dishes take slightly more time than the others to come out of the kitchen. It was a lovely dinner overall. Eda was super sweet and did many trips to accommodate our dietary restrictions, so

    Living room
    Glenn C.

    Fantastic hotel. A special call out to Megan, who checked us in. She is the manager and has been there for 6 months. After hearing that we came from a funeral, she upgraded us to the VP suite, which gave us access to the concierge floor. She also called to see how things were going and offered to assist in any way possible. The suite was unbelievable. It had a dining room, full kitchen with Miele appliances, living room, sitting room, king bed, hall bath and main bathroom with shower and separate bath tub. The fridge was filled with water. Ice was stored in prefilled bags in the hallway. The room was very nicely decorated. The breakfast in the lounge was great. Included smoked salmon, eggs, bacon, fresh juices, fresh fruit, oatmeal, bagels, and pastries. Alcoholic drinks are available at night during the week. We had access to soft drinks and coffee/tea at night. Best hotel gym that I have ever seen for Nautilus equipment. Also had plenty of cardio equipment and any accessory you could ask for. Restaurant offered a complete breakfast menu. We ate there for lunch. Valet is 50 dollars with in/out privileges. You can get to underground tunnels from the lobby. We were unable to go there since it was closed on Sunday. Overall the service was exceptional. The staff was very friendly and eager to help in anyway possible. This included the valets, front desk, and concierge room employees.

    Puppy yoga event at the hotel
    Amanda P.

    I have a couple experiences here. I have stayed here before for events that I have went to downtown and the rooms are nice and clean, room service and staff were great but the spa is heavily overpriced. Would not recommend going to the spa. They don't offer anything a normal spa wouldn't offer. JW also supports animals which give them extra points in my book. They put on this puppy yoga with houston pets alive and it was sooooo cute and fun. They had a bunch of adoptable puppy's, food, raffles and snacks along with merch to buy. It was such a cute event. I hope they do it again soon cause i will be back if so!!

    Marcus L.

    This JW property looks great when you approach it from the outside. Once you step inside, it's just as great. The lobby is attractive and feels luxurious. The unique interior design flows through each floor and even into your own room. The elevators feel like they are old and need some work. I also didn't like how there isn't even a small shop here. I had to go across the street to the AC hotel to buy from their snack shop. Upon arrival after only seeing the lobby, I was sure that this JW would be nicer than the Le Meridien... especially since it cost me more. But after staying here, I think the two properties are closer in quality than I originally thought.

    Executive suite tub
    Robin W.

    Overall a great visit here. Service is great and room service was super fast. Portions were good and taste was above average. Wish the avocado toast had more flavor. Our room was better than average, a little dated/staid, but I feel like this hotel caters to business types. The important thing was bed was comfy, linens were cool and silky and it was relatively quiet for being downtown and close to MM Park. We were on the 7th floor and I heard regular noisy car sounds and the occasional tooting from the rail system. Earplugs easily masked any noises. The tub was nice; I need a tub! However it was difficult to relax in as it is quite large and deep and I keep floating and popping up. Made it hard to lean back with wine and scroll my phone while soaking. The toiletries were nice, neutral smell and did well for my aging, graying, thin hair. They said "Aromatherapy of London" made in China by Gilcrest and Soames. Overall decent efficacy and fresh smelling. Room was very clean, housekeeping did great. Would stay again. No pool but connected to underground tunnel system which was great when I was trying to get some steps while avoiding the heat. Executive lounge has minimal snacks during the day, mostly sweets, but we did not attend the breakfast or happy hours which were more substantial.

    Jason Z.

    This is for the restaurant downstairs only; We swung by for breakfast looking for something better quality than what's in the tunnels. They have a full restaurant downstairs and their breakfast menu is akin to something like a Dish Society. Looks decently cooked and tasted average to above average for downtown. Pricing definitely is overpriced compared to locations inside the loop but it is the downtown premium that is added. If you're stuck downtown, it's not a bad option if you want a more upscale spot than your food halls/ tunnel options. Ambiance 4/5 Food 3.5/5 Service 3.5/5

    Anthony B.

    Nice Hotel in H-Town - Positive Experience I am a loyal Marriott traveler who only stays in Marriott properties. I arrived at around 12:15 PM and I was greeted my smiling desk agent who allowed me check in early. The hotel which is in an old historic building, and it is beautiful. I love the exposed steel beams located in the hallways. The concierge lounge located on the 11th floor has an open floor plan and it is well appointed with ample seating form many guests. There are 4 TVs located throughout the lounge for sports fans to enjoy multiple games or just to relax and unwind. The staff in the concierge lounge is awesome. Breakfast options included a scrambled egg, made to order omelets on weekdays, bacon or sausage, hash browns, variety of pastries and breads, fresh cut fruits, etc). Disappointed that they do not evening snacks or d'oeuvres on Friday and Saturday evenings. I stayed in room 1710 on the 17th floor. Although the room was nice in size, it was not the larger guest room that I reserved and paid for. The windows are double paned to minimize the outside street noise and allows for a good night's sleep. This is by far one of the quietest hotel rooms I've ever stayed in. sleep like a baby. I also like the fact that there was a mini fridge to keep my beer cold. The Houston Metro Rail Central Station Red is located steps from the hotel entrance and the Purple Line is located 2 blocks away. Easy and convenient way to travel to NRG Stadium, Minute Maid Park, the Medical Center, Houston Zoo, and many other downtown attractions. There's also a Starbucks located across the street in the AC Hotel and many other restaurants and eateries located with a 1-mile radius from the hotel. Overall, the JW Marriott Downtown Houston and its staff met my needs, but they did little to exceed my expectations as an Ambassador Elite Member. I was not offered a complimentary upgrade and the hotel does not participate in the Suite Night Rewards Program (I have 5 Suite Night Rewards) making it impossible to request a suite upgrade. Also, I was not given the larger guest room that I reserved. When I returned to the front desk to ask about the larger guest room, the desk employee assured me that all rooms are the same in size and layout, however, I know not's the case.

    Cracked face bowl looks like they were unable to fully clean the dirt in the cracks. It was like that when I checked in as well.
    Yoshi B.

    Update: The lobby smell significantly improved by Saturday morning and on Sunday as well. We could tell something was working to mask what we had been smelling in the lobby all week. It was so much better over the weekend! The service also improved as well! Several follow up calls with requests and more of an intimate personal interaction with front desk during daytime hours over the weekend. My sister joined me and she was pleased with the service and fragrance in the lobby. I really wanted to like this hotel but it falls short in so many areas. I regret canceling another reservation to stay here. The bartenders are nice with great service but that's as good as it gets. Upon lobby entry the hotel smells very old similar to an old home or library; it's not welcoming at all. Stinky lobby and unfortunately they also don't use a spray or candles to mask the old building smell. They don't have a minibar nor area to purchase beverages. I wanted a sprite in middle of night and was told only option is the lobby bar which was of course closed or to order room service which was 5.00 plus gratuity plus delivery charge for the 1 sprite. I ended up walking nearby to the AC hotel at 4am to purchase something from their market which the front desk said every night guests walk over looking for items that the JW cannot provide and it's frustrating to them. The room is classic nothing fancy nor special. It's aging and some things need repair. Badly cracked sink bowl in bathroom. TV is also older and has a damaged screen with dots showing through the screen. My room door sometimes doesn't lock when closing the door and exiting. My door was fully closed and unlocked when I returned from downstairs I could twist the handle to push it open it without putting key to the receiver. Deadbolt on door doesn't work either. I am in a room booked for 2 and only have 1 robe and slippers. The AC when on cool makes me stuffy and both nights I've had congested nose in middle of night. The pillows are significantly worn and go flat when laying your head. The train noises are also frustrating but that's something out of their control. The front desk service has been subpar from issues with their system checking in to asking typical questions and follow up. Seems like they just have regular people working the desk vs fully trained staff in hospitality excellence. I was expecting a much more luxurious stay with excellent service and it totally fell short. Only thing "luxury" about it is the granite countertops in the room and robe / slippers; everything else is standard in any hotel. It's a smaller boutique hotel that thrives off of the JW brand name but does not deliver. I'm looking forward to checking out tomorrow and going to stay somewhere nicer for the remainder of my time in Houston.

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    Ask the Community - JW Marriott Houston Downtown

    Is there a Christmas Day buffet?

    Not that am aware of, but even if they would have special dishes, it would be a-la carte and not like a buffet

    Do all of the rooms have the sliding barn door mirror?

    Our room did not.

    Is this business pet friendly?

    Yes.

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    Review Highlights - JW Marriott Houston Downtown

    The staff from the valet, front desk and executive lounge all took great care of us.

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    (40 reviews)

    Fourth Ward, Montrose

    The Thompson is still a great place to stay on our second visit. It is billed as a "luxury…read moreboutique" hotel and generally lives up to its reputation. The room, amenities, and staff are all excellent, but the dining/service is not great. As for the most important points for any hotel, the room basics were all very good. The mattress was good quality and not worn so that it did not hurt our backs. The water pressure and temperature on a higher floor were both good. It was relatively quiet most of our stay so that we could sleep. As for the amenities, the hotel has a nice gym comparable to gyms in other nice hotels. There is access to the external gym on their property, but we would recommend just using the hotel gym as it is adequate for most people and more private and less crowded. The hotel provides a complimentary car service (tip the driver a few buck cash) up to 3 miles from the hotel. There is a beautiful rooftop pool and deck and a Helipad. Not sure if there is a self parking option, but valet parking was $60 a day on our visit (4-2026). The staff are all very friendly and mostly efficient at their jobs. One quirk of this hotel (common at similar boutique hotels) is that the lobby is on the 7th and not the 1st floor. While this is a nice security feature, you must go up to the 7th floor, exit the back of the elevator, and cross the lobby to a second set of elevators and use your key card to ONLY access you floor every time you come and go. We started exiting at the 6th floor at the gym level to avoid the traffic and staff in the lobby. Our only complaint on this visit is the dining. The main restaurant, Sol 7, was not open on our previous visit, but was this time. Online ordering was not available using the QR code in the room. When calling the number on the room service website, we were transferred to the main operator who then transferred us to room service who never answered. We had to go down to the restaurant to place a togo order in person, then go back to our room for 20 min before returning to the lobby to get our food togo-we are glad we did not order deliver to the room as we fear how long that would have taken. The next day we went to Sol 7 to eat. While they were not busy and the server was very nice, still the service was very slow. The food quality for both takeout and dine in was good and the prices comparable to those in the area. As for other dining issues, the Maven Coffee shop was extremely disappointing (see our separate Yelp review for more details). The service there was lacking, numerous menu items were missing, and the quality was not good. We were not impressed with the Taco Madera restaurant near the hotel/on their lot on our previous visit (see our Yelp review for them). There are just far better dining options outside the hotel property in nearby midtown and other nearby parts of downtown. Some are walkable in the daytime if it is not too hot and you are wiling to walk 10-15 min, others you need a ride share, but it is worth it for better dining--do not walk at night as it is NOT safe despite what others may tell you. Overall, the Thompson is still a 5 star property and a good choice for a business trip like we are on when we visit, a staycation as they advertise, or a luxurious vacation. They are definitely worth a try.

    I am definitely aggravated right now. I went to a lovely banquet by AWA (association of women…read moreattorneys) on friday. Things were fine even though you were forced to use valet. I'm usually leery of valet in Houston regardless of the company. So, I went on to enjoy my evening and at the end of the night they asked us to pay valet upstairs before leaving. Fine. Nbd, right? Wrong. I realized on Saturday they charged me twice for valet. I called after it fully left pending status on my account and they bounced me around a few times in order to get to the right department, or what not. I still do not have the issue resolved. This is not like a $5,000 charge... this should be something pretty quick to reverse. I already wrote a review about my poor experience with the grand opening of the spa and the abrications of a prize I was supposed to win and collect- a spa day and a couple of nights stay and I still haven't had that reward fulfilled yet... There was a manager who reached out here and said he would lick into it and honor my rewards and that's been months now. Still nothing. I wanted to bring my parents here and a couple of my clients for their events but I'm definitely reconsidering after having two bad experiences with the Thompson hotel. That's 0 for 2 right now.

    JW Marriott Houston Downtown - hotels - Updated May 2026

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