Many travelers find themselves in Houston for business trips, family vacations, and weekend getaways from other towns in Texas. Whether you enjoy staying at Hilton hotels because of the high quality of service and numerous amenities these hotels provide, or you are trying to use points accumulated from past stays, there are quite a few good options. Here are the top Hilton Hotels in Houston to help you plan your next trip to the city.
Hilton Houston Post Oak by the Galleria
It’s a great idea to stay near the Galleria if you enjoy shopping or want to be near the local business district. The Hilton Houston Galleria Area is less than two miles from here and about 10 miles from downtown Houston. It was fully renovated a few years ago, just off Highway 59 and close to the I-610 loop. You can hop on a free shuttle to get to the Galleria area and local businesses. Guests can also use the outdoor pool, sundeck, and fitness center. Complimentary self-parking and over 13,000 square feet of meeting and event space for your work trips are available. Other business services are provided, such as free printing service and a business center. Families can use the hotel’s cribs, high chairs, and playpens. Room service is available, while the Veranda Café and Veranda Kitchen and Bar offer onsite dining.
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Outdoor pool, sundeck and fitness center
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Free shuttle to Galleria area
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Pet-friendly rooms with room service available
Hilton Americas-Houston
Hilton Americas-Houston is in the heart of downtown and connected to the George R. Brown Convention Center by indoor skywalks. You’ll also be close to Discovery Green Park and Minute Maid Park when you stay here. The theater district is minutes away as well. Hilton Americas-Houston offers a spa, fitness center, indoor pool, restaurant, bar, and 90,397 square feet of meeting space. The spa is on the 23rd floor and also offers a hair and nail salon, infinity-edge lap pool, sauna, and oversized whirlpool. Many business amenities are offered here, including office rental, secretarial service, and audio/visual equipment rental. Families can use the hotel’s cribs, high chairs, and children’s menus for meals.
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Spa with hair and nail salon, sauna and whirlpool
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Indoor pool and fitness center
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Connected to convention center by indoor skywalks
Sam Houston Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Unlike some of the other Hilton hotels on this list, the Sam Houston Hotel is a pet-friendly option. Dogs up to 50 pounds are allowed here for a fee. This is a historic downtown hotel that first opened in 1924. Guests are near the aquarium and Astros baseball games. You can use the on-site business center and fitness center, as well as dine at the on-site restaurant. Other guest perks include access to the Pearl Restaurant & Bar, which serves coastal-inspired cuisine. For business travelers, the Sam Houston offers 3,100 square feet of total event space, including three meeting rooms for your conference or reception event.
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Pet-friendly rooms and suites
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Located in historic hotel that opened in 1924
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Business center and fitness center on-site
Hilton University of Houston
You can stay on the University of Houston campus when you book a room at this Hilton Hotel that’s minutes from the downtown business district. The Hobby Airport is seven miles away. Business travelers can use the 25,000 square feet of flexible meeting space here. The NASA Johnson Space Center is nearby, while the Galleria is about 10 miles away. Guests get complimentary access to the campus recreation and wellness center, which has exercise equipment, fitness classes, rock climbing, and basketball courts. Eric’s Restaurant onsite serves all meals with American and Mediterranean cuisine.
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Located on University of Houston’s campus
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Access to Recreation and Wellness Center
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Business center and meeting rooms
Homewood Suites by Hilton Houston Downtown
You can also book a room at the Homewood Suites by Hilton Houston Downtown to stay loyal to the Hilton brand. This hotel is right downtown and a four-minute walk to the Brown Convention Center and is a top hotel near Minute Maid Park. It offers a complimentary evening social event with drinks and small plates on Mondays through Thursdays, as well as free breakfast. There’s an outdoor pool and also a fitness center for guests. For business travelers, you can use the 10 meeting rooms and up to 5,882 square feet of total event space. Pets are allowed at this Hilton hotel for an extra fee.
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Free hot breakfast and weekday evening social
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Pet-friendly rooms and suites with full kitchens
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Outdoor pool and fitness center
Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
To stay in the heart of the medical center area and near Rice University, Choose this Hilton Hotel. It has spacious suites, a rooftop pool and bar, and a complimentary shuttle service throughout the medical center complex. Guests are about 15 minutes from Hobby Airport and 40 minutes from Bush Intercontinental Airport. It offers 7,500 square feet of meeting and event space too. The onsite restaurant Herb N Kitchen serves all meals, while the Shamrock Lounge is a great place for coffee and cocktails. The amenities make this hotel one of the best for extended stays in Houston.
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Rooftop pool and bar
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Free shuttle service to Rice University and Texas Medical Center
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Fitness center and meeting/event space
Hampton Inn Houston Downtown
The Hampton Inn Houston Downtown is another top option if you’re looking for downtown accommodations and the Hilton brand. This hotel is just down the street from Discovery Green and about 10 minutes away from basketball games at the Toyota Center. It offers free hot breakfast daily. Guests can enjoy an outdoor pool There is also a business center and fitness center here.
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Free hot breakfast daily
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Outdoor pool, business center and fitness center
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Pet-friendly rooms
Embassy Suites by Hilton Houston Downtown
The Embassy Suites in downtown Houston is an all-suite hotel in an urban high-rise that’s right off I-69 and overlooks Discovery Green. You can enjoy the heated rooftop pool, as well as the 24-hour fitness center, evening reception each day, and free cooked-to-order breakfasts each morning. There’s a full-service restaurant on the first floor and room service available in the evenings. This Hilton hotel has six meeting rooms and allows dogs up to 50 pounds for an extra fee.
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Pet-friendly, all-suite hotel with connecting rooms
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Heated rooftop pool and 24-hour fitness center
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Free made-to-order breakfasts and evening reception
Hilton Garden Inn Houston Hobby Airport
Stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Houston Hobby Airport to be within five minutes of the airport and have a 24-hour shuttle service. This hotel has event space for up to 440 guests, an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a location within two miles of many corporate offices for business travelers. Parking onsite is free to provide you with a more affordable Hilton stay.
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On-demand airport shuttle
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Pet-friendly rooms and suites
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24-hour fitness center and outdoor pool
