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As the economy starts to pick back up, companies are once again starting to plan out their meetings and events. Because of Houston’s strategic position as the “Energy Capital of the World,” many domestic and international oil and gas companies look to the city to host industry-related events. Wanting to meet the ever-growing demand, the Houston metropolitan area has recently added some new hotels to give people more options including eco-friendly, closer in proximity, and more intimate hotels. All these beautiful new hotels can offer you innovative meeting spaces, luxurious event venues or amazing lodging options, that will make your next event or meeting one to remember.
New Hotels Have Arrived In Houston
Overlooking Discovery Green Park is the Embassy Suites Houston Downtown. The high-rise hotel maintains 262 two-room suites. Each suite comes with a microwave, mini refrigerator, two flat screen TVs, MP3 connections, two phones with data ports and wireless Internet.
The hotel also offers a nightly Manager’s Reception to allow guests to relax after a hard day and mingle with other guests. Embassy Suites Houston Downtown is adjacent to the Toyota Center and is conveniently close to the George R. Brown Convention Center, Minute Maid Park, Houston Pavilions and the Park Shops. It is also within minutes of the second largest theatre district in the United States.
The hotel offers 6,000 square feet of meeting space, as well as a rooftop pool and spa. The hotel is also on the short list for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) registered hotels, and is the second hotel within the Embassy Suites brand to pursue LEED certification. Once approved by the Green Building Council members, it will be the first LEED certified hotel in downtown Houston.
Conveniently located at the doorstep of Houston’s Energy Corridor and connected to the Memorial City Mall, The Westin Houston Memorial City Hotel is ideal for today’s affluent business and leisure travelers. The hotel is also the perfect location for your next meeting or event. Their 30,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and knowledgeable staff will ensure that your next occasion is one that will be hard to forget.
When you are ready to unwind, you can stop by the Trattoria II Mulino and 024 Lounge. Or if you would like to cool down, you can go up to the 18th floor and enjoy the beautiful infinity pool with panoramic views of Houston’s skyline.
Located just blocks away from the Galleria, Aloft’s arrival has added a new and hip hotel in the high-end Uptown District. The hotel’s 600 square feet of meeting space can add some pizzazz to your next business meeting as well. The space is set up as a boardroom with a table for 12 however, it’s easy to reconfigure if there’s another arrangement that you need.
Aloft rooms offer a bright, airy environment with nine-foot ceilings and extra-large windows. Choose a king or double queen room featuring their signature bed, and enjoy oversized walk-in showers. Business or pleasure, work or play, each loft-like space keeps you connected. Your always-available in-room “office” includes an ergonomic workspace, plus complimentary wired and wireless High Speed Internet Access. For the business and leisure traveler that are open to possibilities, Aloft Houston by the Galleria is a fresh, fun, forward-thinking alternative.
The intimate hotel, AVIA has 70 guest rooms and suites, and allows guests to choose from six different room and suite floor plans. The high ceilings, textured accented walls, dark woods and splashes of purple give the room a classic and contemporary feel.
The hotel also has a beautiful outdoor terrace located on the second floor that overlooks Market Street. Surrounded by continuing trellis and tropical plants, the designer infinity pool, swirling Jacuzzi and fire pit, the terrace is a wonderful place to have a mixer or just relax.
The next time when you have to organize a reception, a successful meeting or an executive retreat and you are looking for a fresh-yet-sophisticated space, look no further! AVIA can accommodate an impressive array of meeting and event needs and they love to host it for you.
Poolside Events
On the West Coast, more and more events are being held at pool sides. It was no wonder that Houston was quick to follow suit. Therefore, some of Houston’s hotels have recognized this growing trend and have renovated or redesigned their poolside areas to be an oasis of relaxation and fun. They were able to use everything from beautiful cabana style patios to artful lighting in order to create the perfect atmosphere for your poolside event, all while enjoying the breathtaking views of Houston’s skyline.
The Four Seasons Houston has completed extensive renovation that lasted for the past three years. Not only were the guest rooms restyled, but the poolside area also underwent an extensive renovation in order to give it more of a resort-style feel.
The renovated pool area is downtown’s only resort-style pool. The pool area boasts cabana style patios, a soothing water wall, fire pit and trellis-covered event space. It also features a hot tub and a poolside bar. Artful lighting was fitted into the pool, giving it a glow once the sun starts to go down. Topical plants align the space providing a greener feel.
New Hotels Have Arrived In Houston
Overlooking Discovery Green Park is the Embassy Suites Houston Downtown. The high-rise hotel maintains 262 two-room suites. Each suite comes with a microwave, mini refrigerator, two flat screen TVs, MP3 connections, two phones with data ports and wireless Internet.
The hotel also offers a nightly Manager’s Reception to allow guests to relax after a hard day and mingle with other guests. Embassy Suites Houston Downtown is adjacent to the Toyota Center and is conveniently close to the George R. Brown Convention Center, Minute Maid Park, Houston Pavilions and the Park Shops. It is also within minutes of the second largest theatre district in the United States.
The hotel offers 6,000 square feet of meeting space, as well as a rooftop pool and spa. The hotel is also on the short list for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) registered hotels, and is the second hotel within the Embassy Suites brand to pursue LEED certification. Once approved by the Green Building Council members, it will be the first LEED certified hotel in downtown Houston.
Conveniently located at the doorstep of Houston’s Energy Corridor and connected to the Memorial City Mall, The Westin Houston Memorial City Hotel is ideal for today’s affluent business and leisure travelers. The hotel is also the perfect location for your next meeting or event. Their 30,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and knowledgeable staff will ensure that your next occasion is one that will be hard to forget.
When you are ready to unwind, you can stop by the Trattoria II Mulino and 024 Lounge. Or if you would like to cool down, you can go up to the 18th floor and enjoy the beautiful infinity pool with panoramic views of Houston’s skyline.
Located just blocks away from the Galleria, Aloft’s arrival has added a new and hip hotel in the high-end Uptown District. The hotel’s 600 square feet of meeting space can add some pizzazz to your next business meeting as well. The space is set up as a boardroom with a table for 12 however, it’s easy to reconfigure if there’s another arrangement that you need.
Aloft rooms offer a bright, airy environment with nine-foot ceilings and extra-large windows. Choose a king or double queen room featuring their signature bed, and enjoy oversized walk-in showers. Business or pleasure, work or play, each loft-like space keeps you connected. Your always-available in-room “office” includes an ergonomic workspace, plus complimentary wired and wireless High Speed Internet Access. For the business and leisure traveler that are open to possibilities, Aloft Houston by the Galleria is a fresh, fun, forward-thinking alternative.
The intimate hotel, AVIA has 70 guest rooms and suites, and allows guests to choose from six different room and suite floor plans. The high ceilings, textured accented walls, dark woods and splashes of purple give the room a classic and contemporary feel.
The hotel also has a beautiful outdoor terrace located on the second floor that overlooks Market Street. Surrounded by continuing trellis and tropical plants, the designer infinity pool, swirling Jacuzzi and fire pit, the terrace is a wonderful place to have a mixer or just relax.
The next time when you have to organize a reception, a successful meeting or an executive retreat and you are looking for a fresh-yet-sophisticated space, look no further! AVIA can accommodate an impressive array of meeting and event needs and they love to host it for you.
Poolside Events
On the West Coast, more and more events are being held at pool sides. It was no wonder that Houston was quick to follow suit. Therefore, some of Houston’s hotels have recognized this growing trend and have renovated or redesigned their poolside areas to be an oasis of relaxation and fun. They were able to use everything from beautiful cabana style patios to artful lighting in order to create the perfect atmosphere for your poolside event, all while enjoying the breathtaking views of Houston’s skyline.
The Four Seasons Houston has completed extensive renovation that lasted for the past three years. Not only were the guest rooms restyled, but the poolside area also underwent an extensive renovation in order to give it more of a resort-style feel.
The renovated pool area is downtown’s only resort-style pool. The pool area boasts cabana style patios, a soothing water wall, fire pit and trellis-covered event space. It also features a hot tub and a poolside bar. Artful lighting was fitted into the pool, giving it a glow once the sun starts to go down. Topical plants align the space providing a greener feel.
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