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Magnolia Hotel Houston, A Tribute Portfolio HotelvsThe Whitehall Houston
Both properties are rated very highly by writers. Overall, Magnolia Hotel Houston is the choice of most professionals compared to The Whitehall Houston. Magnolia Hotel Houston comes in at #7 in Houston with recommendations from 12 reviews including Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.
Magnolia Hotel Houston, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
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1100 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002
From $111/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Fodor's "The chic Magnolia takes a historic property in a modern, well-designed direction." Full review
OysterUpscale
"This 314-room downtown hotel is housed in a 1926 building that was the original corporate headquarters of Shell Oil Company." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The overall feeling here is very urban, partly because of all the skyline and freeway views, and partly because of the preponderance of serious-seeming business travelers." Full review
Rough Guide "A modern boutique hotel in an excellent downtown location."
Gayot "Launched in 2003 in the original corporate office headquarters of Shell Oil (built in 1926), the Magnolia has 314 rooms and suites."
BlackBook "Located in the heart of Downtown, the Magnolia Hotel is ideal for those who wish for the location without the triteness of franchise hotels."
Zagat3.8
""Tidy", "spacious" quarters -- some with kitchenettes -- are done up in "retro-modern" style at this Downtown boutique staffed by an "efficient" crew."
Frommer's "An anachronistic blend of new and old... The overall effect is charming and comfortable and can hardly go out-of-date." Full review
Lonely Planet "Layerd in luxurius velvet and damask, with pops of modern color, rooms in this downtown hotel are both stylish and comfortable." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Despite the name, don’t expect chintz at this 314-room hotel in downtown Houston." Full review
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
