Alden Houston in Houston, TX

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Alden Houston

Location. The Alden Houston hotel is located in the center of Houston, Texas', central business area and within walking distance of the theater district, George R. Brown Convention Center, Minute Maid Ballpark and the light rail system connecting, travelers to local nightlife and restaurants. The hotel is also within 11 miles of the Houston Hobby Airport.
Hotel Features. Originally opening in 1924 as a luxury boutique hotel, today the Alden Houston's minimalist lobby features whimsical light fixtures shaped like the San Jacinto Monument and a backlit glass wall mural depicting the Battle of San Jacinto. Award-winning 17 Restaurant on site serves distinctive American cuisine by Chef Ryan Pera, along with a selection of domestic and international wines. Intimate a+ Lounge provides cocktails nightly to the sounds of local DJs.

Special meetings and events hosted in the hotel include use of indoor and outdoor function space. The Alden Houston offers complimentary wireless Internet access throughout the hotel, cardiovascular fitness equipment with personal televisions on machines and Town Car transportation servicing a three-mile radius.

Guestrooms. The 10-story Alden Houston combines classic architecture with contemporary design in guestrooms overlooking either the city or ballpark. Guestrooms feature minibars, DVD players and flat-screen televisions. In- room spa treatments are available and ample work space featuring ergonomic chairs are added features. Oversized bathrooms with Russian Labrador antique granite-walls and glassed-in showers, as well as premium bedding with Egyptian cotton linens accent guestrooms.

Expert Tip. The Alden Houston's restaurant, 17, is named after the number of railroads that, on the eve of the Civil War, met here, deeming Houston the hub for the Texas railroad system. The recent renovation of this hotel is one of a dozen in downtown Houston pumping life back into the historic area.

Surrounding Area

DOWNTOWN

Room Information - Alden Houston

Bed Type:  Short Description: Deluxe King  Long Description: One king bed with 500-thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop mattress, down comforter, extra pillows, leather headboard. Downtown/city views. Chaise lounge at foot of bed with glass end table and reading lamp. Desk. Complimentary wireless Internet access.  Multi-line cordless phone with direct-dial local number. Flat-screen, 20-inch TV with DVD player. Bathroom with glass counter, basin sink, lighted makeup mirror, and Aveda toiletries. Oversized tub/shower combo or shower only with rimless architectural glass door. Laptop-compatible safe with built-in outlet. Bed Type:  Short Description: Guestroom  Long Description: One queen bed with 500-thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop mattress, down comforter, extra pillows, leather headboard. Downtown/city views. Chaise lounge at foot of bed with glass end table and reading lamp. Desk. Complimentary wireless Internet access.  Multi-line cordless phone with direct-dial local number. Flat-screen, 20-inch TV with DVD player. Bathroom with glass counter, basin sink, lighted makeup mirror, and Aveda toiletries. Oversized tub/shower combo or shower only with rimless architectural glass door. Laptop-compatible safe with built-in outlet. Bed Type:  Short Description: Deluxe Double Long Description: Two double beds with 500-thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop mattresses, down comforters, extra pillows, and leather headboards. Downtown/city views. Chaise lounge at foot of bed with glass end table and reading lamp. Desk. Complimentary wireless Internet access.  Multi-line cordless phone with direct-dial local number. Flat-screen, 20-inch TV with DVD player. Bathroom with glass counter, basin sink, lighted makeup mirror, and Aveda toiletries. Oversized tub/shower combo or shower only with rimless architectural glass door. Laptop-compatible safe with built-in outlet.

Property Information

Check In Time - 3 p.m.
Check Out Time - 12 p.m.
Credit card required
Minimum check-in age - 21
Multilingual staff
Photo identification required
Porter/bellhop
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

Star rating: 4

Check in time is 3:00 PM, Check out time is 12:00 PM.

Area Activities

Minute Maid Park - 4 blocks
Bayou Place - 4 blocks
Theatre District - 4 blocks
Houston Zoo - 4.0 miles
Museum District - 3.0 miles
Reliant Stadium - 7.0 miles
Toyota Center - 1.0 mile
George Bush Intercontinental Airport - 21.0 miles
George R. Brown Convention Center - 1.0 mile

Driving Directions - Alden Houston

From Houston Hobby Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 10.3 miles.

Take Airport Boulevard to Broadway Street. Turn right onto Broadway Street.
Bear left onto Gulf Freeway.
Merge onto I-45 North/Gulf Freeway/US 75 North.
At sign for Pease Street/Dowling Street, bear right onto ramp.
Bear left onto Pease Street.
Turn right onto San Jacinto Street.
Turn left onto Prairie Street.