HOUSTON
JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts and Pearl Hospitality recently opened the 328-room JW Marriott Houston Downtown. Located on 806 Main Street, the hotel is housed in the historic, 104-year-old Samuel F. Carter Building and is the JW Marriott brand's first adaptive reuse project in Texas and its second property in Houston.
The hotel worked with celebrity event planner and brand partner Colin Cowie to create an interactive grand opening celebration filled with live performance art, culinary experiences and entertainment.
The hotel's luxurious guest rooms, exquisitely crafted cuisine, the first Spa by JW worldwide, a curated art collection and its central location on Main Street, are noted as some of JW Marriott Houston Downtown's standout features.
"Houston's downtown is not only a hub of global commerce, but is also home to a thriving arts, cultural, and culinary scene," said Mitzi Gaskins, vice president and global brand manager for JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts. "We are excited to be celebrating this landmark opening in one of the city's most flourishing neighborhoods."
Eighteen original works of art by Texan, national and international artists, including the iconic 13-foot griffin sculpture and the first augmented sculpture by URBANSCREEN in North America, are displayed throughout the hotel.
JW Marriott Houston Downtown offers 328 rooms including executive and presidential suites, long-term apartment suites and four wellness-inspired spa suites. Each guest room has a 55-inch LCD TV, an iPod station, Nespresso coffee machine, wireless internet and touch screen room controls. Rooms are also equipped with iPads featuring the multi-lingual iRiSÒ app, which will allow guests to access and book all facilities and services offered at JW Marriott Houston Downtown including dining, spa, room service, concierge and valet services.
The property's Main Kitchen offers a menu inspired by the unique melting pot of Houston's culinary cultures. Award-winning chefs Erin Smith and Sharon Gofreed develop globally inspired, seasonal menus based on locally sourced ingredients.
The 806 Bar & Lounge connects to Main Kitchen and serves small bites, classic and contemporary cocktails, craft beers and carefully selected domestic and South American wines.
JW Marriott Houston Downtown features gallery-inspired meeting spaces. The eclectic curated art collection displayed throughout more than 16,000 square feet of event space includes works by local and national artists. Flexibly designed spaces can be combined or separated depending on event needs to accommodate all types of gatherings, from society galas to business meetings.
