Omni Houston HotelvsJW Marriott Houston by the Galleria
Omni Houston Hotel and JW Marriott Houston are both highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Omni Houston Hotel scores marginally better than JW Marriott Houston. Omni Houston Hotel scores 84 with endorsements from 8 reviewers including Zagat, BlackBook and Oyster.
Omni Houston Hotel
4 Riverway, Houston, TX 77056
From $126/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"An island of tranquillity in Uptown's sea of commotion... A great choice for families." Full review
Fodor's
"This upscale resort-style high-rise has a dramatic modern lobby and an especially large pool, as well as fountains and sculpture." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The 378-room Omni Houston Hotel is big on both style and substance." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Rooms are typically spacious, amenities such as bedside lighting and complimentary WiFi are standard, and the service is friendly and efficient." Full review
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Schedule a white wine therapy at the Mokara Spa.
Star Service
"The architecture is impressive with 11 stories rising above a boldly colored cascading pool, sculpture gardens and a cluster of trees sprouting from manicured lawns. " Full review
Gayot
"This highly rated high-rise luxury hotel rests on twelve acres of sprawling, well-manicured grounds in the fashionable Uptown Post Oak/Galleria district just minutes from downtown."
BlackBook
"The Omni Houston Hotel is conveniently at the rim of the Galleria and Memorial areas."
Zagat
4.0
""Fabulous" for "weekend getaways" but "convenient" for business travel, this Galleria venue (about a 10-minute drive from Downtown) offers assorted rooms and suites."
Fodor's
"With a peaceful water garden in its atrium lobby and grounds with a 2-acre lake, being at the Omni is not like being in the city at all." Full review
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