The Whitehall Houston

4.0 star property

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City view from property
Lobby sitting area
Interior
Cocktail bar
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1700 Smith St, Houston, TX, 77002
  • Place, Toyota Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Downtown Aquarium
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Daikin Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • City view

Executive Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, Mobility Accessible (Wheelchair Accessible)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

Presidential Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (H-Level)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (H-Level)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Houston

A stay at The Whitehall Houston places you in the heart of Houston, within a 5-minute drive of Downtown Aquarium and Toyota Center. .This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Daikin Park and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from George R. Brown Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • House of Blues Houston - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Toyota Center - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Downtown Aquarium - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Daikin Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • George R. Brown Convention Center - 2 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • M. D. Anderson Station - 5 min drive
  • Downtown Transit Center Station - 8 min walk
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪NUA Thai - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Benihana - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Christian's Tailgate Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Whitehall Houston

Hotel with an outdoor pool, near Toyota Center
The Whitehall Houston offers 259 accommodations with safes and complimentary weekday newspapers. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 259 guestrooms. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle that operates within 1.0 mi.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and limo/town car service. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Whitehall Houston has a restaurant on site.
Part & Parcel - Onsite cocktail bar. Open daily.
Buffalo Bayou Coffee - This coffee shop serves lunch only. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle up to 1 mi
  • Limo/town car service
  • Valet parking on site (USD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Buffalo Bayou Coffee
  • Part & Parcel

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • 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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 12 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 50 lbs per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 45 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Crowne Plaza Hotel Houston Downtown
Whitehall Houston Hotel
Houston Downtown Crowne Plaza
Crowne Plaza Houston Downtown Hotel Houston
Whitehall Hotel Houston
Whitehall Houston
The Whitehall Houston Hotel
The Whitehall Houston Houston
The Whitehall Houston Hotel Houston

The Whitehall Houston Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1221 out of 1987 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 1987 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 199 out of 1987 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 1987 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 118 out of 1987 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

marquis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Oscar

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good except the couple that argued and screamed around 2 in the morning
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert Wiliam, CALLAO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel, needs some love, but very nice, great location, restaurant had excellent food, staff was very friendly and courteous. There to celebrate my birthday, everyone made me feel celebrated. Houston is a fun, active city, with great restaurants and attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Did not have drinks
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katerina, Far Rockaway

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place, clean, like outside bar and pool. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco Javier

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and rooms were very clean. Staff was amazing and super friendly. Highly recommend staying here. thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and super easy check in/out process. App streaming on tv also great bonus
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hillary

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shenikwa

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room | Staff | Breakfast | Air conditioning
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

masato

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Wi-Fi speed was slow.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Hotel

This hotel is perfect, from the wonderful smell it has when you enter to the friendly staff. The room was comfortable and the bed great. Hot water at all time. Breakfast and dinner was also so good. Recommend!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025