Marriott Airport Houston Nears Renovation Completion

Houston Airport Marriott at George Bush Intercontinental is near completion of a dramatic multimillion-dollar renovation of the 573-room hotel. The property-wide renovation includes extensive transformations to the hotel’s exterior, guest rooms, suites, meeting rooms, lobby, restaurants, public areas and fitness center. All areas have been reimagined with an updated, transitional style that focuses on improving the overall guest experience and brings the hotel to the forefront of the current Marriott brand design and programming vision.

Just minutes from all airline gates, it is the only hotel at the airport offering convenient and complimentary transportation to and from each terminal via a connected underground tram. George Bush Intercontinental Airport is the 12th busiest for total passengers in North America and the largest passenger-carrying hub for United Airlines.

The front entrance, registration and lobby were enhanced, and guest room renovations will be complete in late 2015. High-speed wireless Internet access and 47-inch LCD TVs are standard room amenities. Bathrooms have been designed to showcase modern fixtures and décor while providing increased dressing area space. New stand-up tile showers with sleek, transparent glass doors have replaced the tub/shower combos.

The 34 meeting rooms featuring 30,000 sf of total meeting space showcase new furnishings, carpet, wall coverings and the latest in technology. Meeting room and celebration spaces are outfitted with premium audio-visual systems; and catering, professional meeting planners and Marriott Certified wedding planners are available onsite.

Recent changes to the hotel include:

• The lobby now features the Marriott Great Room concept design complete with an all-day restaurant and full-service bar. It offers seating choices for the solo traveler as well as any size group needing space to work, network or socialize during their stay.
• The Texas-sized Great Room offers guests diverse social experiences including flexible seating with communal tables for networking and intimate soft seating options paired with state-of-the-art Wi-Fi connectivity throughout.
• The lobby registration area truly reflects the landscape of Houston and creates a sense of place with carefully chosen artwork featuring scenes of the downtown skyline, Port of Houston and the oil and gas industry.
• The Flights Lounge & Grill, a three-meal dining option in the lobby area, is designed to accommodate the evolving needs of guests. From a breakfast buffet bar to grab-and-go options to locally sourced regional favorites and bold flavors, the restaurant satisfies travelers’ schedules and appetites.
• Along with artisanal drinks, the full-service bar is enhanced by active media, flight boards announcing arrival and departure time updates and integrated power and business solutions for printing and working.
• A completely new Business Center efficiently and effectively serves guests’ business and travel needs.
• All public areas within the hotel were updated to continue the refreshed, transitional style of interiors.
• A complete exterior renovation of the building with extensive façade improvements including an updated porte-cochère, fresh paint, beautified landscaping and new signage.

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