JW Marriott on Westheimer by the Galleria – Hotel Review

March 6, 2010

in Hotel Reviews

JW Marriott on Westheimer by the Galleria – 4/5 Star Reviewed

5150 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77056 — Phone: (713) 961-1500

The JW Marriott on Westheimer by the Galleria is a large hotel located to the west of downtown Houston. The average room rate for the JW Marriott on Westheimer by the Galleria goes for $260 a night. This JW Marriott on Westheimer is located across the street from the infamous Galleria Mall.

On Westheimer, facing the Galleria, this high-rise hotel offers lots of amenities and a central location. Rooms are smaller than at the Westin hotels but are more attractive. The service and the amenities are better, too. Bathrooms are well lit and come with make-up mirrors and terry-cloth robes.

JW Marriott on Westheimer by the Galleria Reviews:

Overall their over 300 user reviews on this large hotel. This hotel isn’t new, but sure looks it according to users. The beds are comfortable, the lobby and dining areas are elegant and there are a lot to do nearby. TripAdvisor’s 81 user reviews gave this hotel a 81% satisfaction, averaged.

Expedia’s 41 user reviews rate this hotel a 4.1/5 on overall satisfaction. Yelp (the local business review site) offered 11 user reviews – all of which gave the hotel a glowing 5/5 rating. TravelPost (the meta-review site) had 188 user reviews and the JW Marriott on Westheimer garnered an average of 4.2/5 rating.

Policies:

  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-in time is 3 PM
  • Check-out time is Noon

JW Marriott on Westheimer - Notables:

  • 514 Guest Rooms
  • Smoking is not permitted inside hotel rooms.
  • 23-Story Building
  • Signature bedding includes thick mattresses, separate pillowtops, down comforters with white covers, 300-thread-count sheets, extra pillows, and a decorative throw pillow and sham.
  • 32 Flat Panel LCD TVs in the Rooms.
  • Self parking: US$ 17 per day
  • Valet parking: US$ 29.23 per day

Restaurants/Dining:

  • South Coast Restaurant – Texas beef and fresh seafood, with focus on regional favorites. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  • Destino – Lobby restaurant and lounge. Serves lunch, dinner, and cocktails.
  • Starbucks – Serves coffee.
  • Poolside-delivery service and 24-hour room service are available.

JW Marriott on Westheimer by the Galleria Amenities:

  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Fitness facilities
  • Business services
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Express check-out
  • Express check- in
  • ATM/banking
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Ballroom(s)
  • Banquet facilities
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Number of floors: 23
  • Bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Business center
  • Concierge desk
  • Conference room(s)
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Elevator/lift
  • Event catering
  • Exhibit space
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Health club
  • Internet access in public areas – high speed
  • Internet access in public areas – surcharge
  • Internet access – wireless
  • Massage – treatment room(s)
  • Meeting rooms (small groups)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Number of rooms: 514
  • Parking (secure)
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Parking garage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Safe-deposit box – front desk
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Swimming pool – indoor
  • Swimming pool – outdoor
  • Coffee shop or café
  • Wedding services
  • Parking (valet)
  • Self parking

Room Amenities:

  • High-speed Internet access
  • Premium television channel(s)
  • Cable/satellite television channels
  • Pay movies
  • Premium bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Air conditioning
  • Climate control
  • Complimentary weekday newspaper
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Internet access (surcharge)
  • Voice mail
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Phone
  • Multi-line phone
  • Dial-up Internet access
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Wake-up calls
  • Housekeeping
  • Turndown service (on request)
  • Designer toiletries
  • Bathroom phone
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Extra towels/bedding in room
  • In-room massage available
  • Sewing kit
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Electronic check-out
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Flat-panel television
  • High-definition television
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Television
  • Desk
  • Clock radio
  • Rollaway beds
  • Cribs (infant beds) available

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