Houston Airport Marriott at IAH debuts multi- million dollar renovation

It was a day filled with exuberance and evident pride at the grand reopening of Houston Airport Marriott at George Bush International designating the completion of the dramatic multimillion dollar renovation of the 573 room hotel.

Celebrating the occasion was The Honorable Sylvester Turner, Mayor of Houston, Mario C. Diaz, Houston Aviation Director, Houston Airport Systems, Nathan Tyrrell, Managing Director, Investments, Rob Steigerwald, Chief Operating Officer America’s West, Marriott International and Suzy Hart, general manager of the Houston Airport Marriott.

Mayor Turner was thrilled to be part of the day’s events.

“It’s a beautiful place,” Turner said. “We’re getting ready for the Super Bowl and beyond. We have people coming from all over the globe. When you’re a world class international city, you have to have world class facilities. That’s what we have here. Houston is taking it up a notch. We’re keeping up with the unprecedented growth. This is a dynamic, vibrant city. I’m very excited.  We’re going to do creative, innovative things for the city of Houston.”

The property-wide transformation extends from the hotel’s exterior to guestrooms, suites, meeting rooms, lobby, restaurants, public areas and fitness center.  All areas have been reimagined with a modern style and design that focuses on improving the overall guest experience, delivering on the flagship brand’s promise of Traveling Brilliantly. 

Just minutes from all airline gates, it is the only hotel at the airport offering convenient and complimentary transportation directly into and from each terminal via a connected underground tram.

“The hotel has been updated with our guest’s comfort in mind so that they may have an uplifting experience and the opportunity to recharge while they are on the road,” said Suzy Hart, general manager of the Houston Airport Marriott. “We’re thrilled to extend our reopening celebration into the George Bush Intercontinental Airport with travel amenities for those coming to Houston and departing to various destinations. Travelers are also invited to join us at the hotel for a special open house where we will be showcasing our reinvented space.”

As guests arrive to the hotel, they will enjoy a new and enhanced front entrance, registration and lobby experience.

Designed with an on-the-go traveler in mind, the completely renovated guest rooms display a polished and inviting look introducing an updated soft-contemporary design, decorative lighting, luxury linens and styled artwork.

The custom-designed headboards incorporate the latest technological conveniences with task lighting, electric outlets and USB outlets.  High-speed wireless Internet access and 47-inch LCD TVs are standard room amenities. Bathrooms have been designed to showcase a spa-like feel while providing increased dressing area space. New stand-up tile showers with sleek, transparent glass doors have replaced the tub/shower combos.

With five runways, five terminals and nearly 200 destinations worldwide, George Bush Intercontinental Airport served nearly 40 million passengers last year, including more than 10 million international passengers, and is the 11th busiest for total passengers in North America and the largest passenger-carrying hub for United Airlines.  The hotel’s premier location in Houston’s major international airport deems it a high-demand destination for business travelers, families and individuals.

“The Houston Airport Marriott provides our travelers with an elevated option for meetings, business trips and leisure stays with the convenience of being in the heart of George Bush Intercontinental Airport,” said Houston Aviation Director Mario Diaz. “The hotel adds to the airport’s plans to revitalize and modernize our facility and provide our growing number of travelers with the best care and experience possible when arriving and departing our gates. We’re thrilled to have the newly transformed hotel that guests can easily access from all five terminals in the airport.”

Street Tacos and salad tastings from the new FLIGHTs Lounge and Grill under the direction of Executive Chef Patrick Gaugham photo credit: V.Sweeten

Houston Airport Marriott at George Bush Intercontinental, located at 18700 John F. Kennedy Blvd., is near the Houston Zoo, Deerbrook Mall and Houston Museum of Natural Science. The hotel features 7 floors with 573 rooms, 6 suites, 1 concierge level, 34 meeting rooms with 30,000 square feet of total event space, a fitness center, outdoor pool and whirlpool.

For information, visit www.marriott.com/IAHAP or call 1-281-443-2310.

 

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS COURTESY OF HOUSTON AIRPORT MARRIOTT

FEATURED PHOTO CREDIT: V.Sweeten