Houston Airport Marriott Nears Completion of Renovation
March 3, 2015Houston Airport Marriott at George Bush Intercontinental will soon complete the first phase of a multimillion-dollar renovation of the 573-room hotel. The hotel’s South and North Tower guest rooms and meeting rooms are undergoing total renovation, with the South Tower scheduled for completion in May 2015. The upgrades of North Tower rooms and public areas are scheduled for completion by fall of 2015.
The guest room upgrades introduce an updated soft-contemporary design with streamlined case goods, enhanced lighting, luxury linens and transitionally styled carpet and window coverings. The new case goods package gives the rooms a more spacious look and feel. The custom-designed headboards incorporate the latest technological conveniences with task lighting, electric outlets and USB capabilities. High-speed wireless Internet access and 47-inch LCD TVs are room standard with the renovation. Bathrooms are completely redone with new plumbing fixtures; stone counters, larger mirrors and enhanced lighting. Sliding barn door-style doors were added to increase floor space in the dressing area.
The 34 meeting rooms featuring 30,000 sf of meeting space, also will be updated with new furnishings, carpet and wall covering and will feature the latest in technology. Meeting room and event spaces will be outfitted with premium audio-visual systems.
All public areas within the hotel have been re-imagined and will continue the updated, transitional style of interiors. The hallmark of the new lobby design is a Texas-sized Great Room — a large welcoming expanse with multiple seating areas creating a series of living areas for guests to greet, meet and relax. Striking images and works of art invoke the pride and culture of Houston — the skyline, ship channel and oil and gas industry. The clean-lined furnishings and neutral color palette will continue into the new all-day restaurant and full-service lounge bar.