Aloft by Marriott Houston Downtown

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool loungers
Exterior
2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar
View from property
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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820 Fannin Street, Houston, TX, 77002
  • Place, House of Blues Houston
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Daikin Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Toyota Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(60 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Houston

Located in Houston (Downtown Houston), Aloft by Marriott Houston Downtown is within a 15-minute walk of Daikin Park and Toyota Center. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Downtown Aquarium and 1 mi (1.6 km) from George R. Brown Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • House of Blues Houston - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Discovery Green - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Daikin Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Toyota Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • George R. Brown Convention Center - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Central Station Rusk - 2 min walk
  • Houston Station - 3 min drive
  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying Saucer Draught Emporium - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Z On 23 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Main Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Luchi & Joey's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Aloft by Marriott Houston Downtown

Aloft by Marriott Houston Downtown offers 168 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 43-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Stay in one of 168 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a banquet hall.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Aloft by Marriott Houston Downtown, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This hotel has 5 meeting rooms available for events.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
W XYZ bar - This bar serves dinner and light fare.
Rooftop Bar - This rooftop bar is located by the pool. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 30 per day)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 60.20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Rooftop Bar
  • W XYZ bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height counter and sink (91 centimetre high)
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways (91 centimetre wide)

More

  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2016
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: USD 50

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
  • Bar/lounge

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 50.00

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Destination fee: USD 0.75 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 60.20 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 30.00 per day (100 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night plus USD 50.00 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Aloft Houston Downtown Hotel

Aloft Houston By The Galleria Hotel

Aloft Houston Downtown Hotel

Aloft Houston Downtown Houston

Aloft Houston Downtown Hotel Houston

Aloft Houston Downtown a Marriott Hotel

Aloft Houston Downtown Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 472 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 103 out of 1003 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Perla

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

ramiesh Kyheem

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, nice place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lolita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Edmundo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Adam, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Darek

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Pool & bar was cool. Shout out to Caleb the bartender!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Receptionist was not very welcoming, the lobby door had to be opened from the outside. I stood there about 5 minutes as she looked at me, she didn’t open the door until I went to the other entrance.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rahman

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beyonce, Center

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was spotless and customer service was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabio

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
The staff was excellent the room was average only complaint was the water pressure in the shower was extremely low.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

DeAmbra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were nice but they did not have any food options. I believe they said the chef was out. Other than that is was a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025