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The Whitehall HoustonvsJW Marriott Houston by the Galleria
Both hotels are praised by professionals. Overall, JW Marriott Houston is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Whitehall Houston. JW Marriott Houston comes in at #11 in Houston with approval from 7 publications including Frommer's, BlackBook and Star Service.
The Whitehall Houston
Gayot
Jetsetter
Oyster
1700 Smith Street, Houston, TX 77002
From $134/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Gayot "Shopping, restaurants, opera, symphony, ballet and theater are all a comfortable stroll away. At the hotel, guests can relax in the spacious and well-lighted lobby and enjoy New American cuisine."
Jetsetter "An iconic boutique hotel in Houston's central business district, within easy reach of downtown sights." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Features are a highlight—there's a popular outdoor bar that has live music, an inviting outdoor pool area with private cabanas, and a fitness center, plus concierge and room service." Full review
JW Marriott Houston by the Galleria
Frommer's
Fodor's Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
Star Service Oyster
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."
Zagat4.2
"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
OysterUpscale
"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
