JW Marriott Houston by the GalleriavsHotel Granduca Houston
Both hotels are praised by experts. On balance, Hotel Granduca Houston scores significantly higher than JW Marriott Houston. Hotel Granduca Houston comes in at 94 with recommendations from 12 reviews like Zagat, Oyster and Forbes Travel Guide.
JW Marriott Houston by the Galleria
5150 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77056
From $135/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"On Westheimer, facing the Galleria, this high-rise hotel offers lots of amenities and a central location." Full review
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Avoid guest rooms on the fifth floor, where the health club is located -- a smell of chlorine sometimes infiltrates the air-conditioning.
Fodor's
"Business travelers enjoy easy access to Fortune 500 companies headquartered in the I–610/Uptown corridor." Full review
Gayot
"The luxurious atmosphere of this JW Marriott is evident to guests as soon as they walk through the front doors into the lobby."
BlackBook
"Aimed at business travelers, this place is perfect for those who want to be close to the shops of the Galleria across the street without all the noise."
Zagat
4.2
"The staff "goes above and beyond" at this "elegant" chain member boasting a "wonderful location" across the street from the Galleria shopping mall."
Star Service
"Occupying twin 23-story towers 10 minutes west of downtown, this place looks as forbidding as a fortress from a distance but it is perhaps this locale's warmest and most welcoming." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The four-pearl JW Marriott is a tasteful business hotel located right across the street from the Galleria, the largest mall in Texas." Full review
Hotel Granduca Houston Show All Reviews
1080 Uptown Park Boulevard, Houston, TX 77056
From $280/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's
"The super-luxurious all-suites property is just steps away from the Uptown Park shopping and dining village. A multilingual staff anticipates your every need." Full review
Star Service
"Graced with a look more south-Florida or Florence than swampy Houston, this is a breath of fresh air, and it has gained quite a reputation over the last decade." Full review
Gayot
"Guests can savor the environment of an Italian villa amid Houstonâs swanky boutiques at this 122-room luxury retreat."
Zagat
4.2
"The Italian-born owner of this hotel designed it to look like a Tuscan villa inside and out, right down to the Italian linens and Aqua di Parma toiletries in the rooms and suites."
Frommer's
"With an air of old Italian aristocracy, the Hotel Granduca offers guest a luxurious retreat from the hustle and bustle of the big city." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The 122 classic Italian guest rooms and suites have living rooms and either full kitchens or kitchenettes, plus some have balconies." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Referred to as “the Palace of the Duke,” the statuesque property resembles an Italian villa with a palm tree–lined facade." Full review
Jetsetter
"Urban Italianate retreat in Houston’s tony Uptown Park, with a strong suit in Northern Italian cuisine." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"In a rustic corner of Houston’s trendsetting Uptown District, this boutique hotel melds the feel of an old world Italian villa with modern luxury." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Deemed a veritable "Euro-style palace" in Uptown's The Galleria, here's a hotel that brings more than a taste of old world Italy to the Longhorn State." Full review