Houston is the largest city in Texas and is a popular tourist destination. Although many visitors come to the city for business, Houston also has a number of other attractions to enjoy such as museums, theaters, theme parks and area golf. The average annual temperature in the city is 70 degrees, with more than 250 sunny and dry days per year, creating a golf-friendly environment year-round. A popular location for travelers to stay when visiting Houston is the Galleria area, due to the close proximity of shopping destinations and restaurants.
Four Seasons Hotel -- Houston
Located in the heart of downtown Houston's financial and business districts is the Fours Seasons Hotel -- Houston. The 20-story tower of the hotel features 404 guest rooms with 12 suites and is a 10-minute drive from the Galleria. Room amenities include a signature Four Seasons bed, a flat-panel television and a CD/DVD player, marble bathrooms, an executive desk, wireless Internet access, dual-line telephones, and connections for fax machine and computer equipment. The hotel features a fitness center, resort-style pool, and a free daily breakfast. The Redstone Golf Club is located less than a 30-minute drive from the hotel.
Four Seasons Hotel -- Houston
1300 Lamar St.
Houston, TX 77010
(713) 650-1300
www.fourseasons.com
The Westin Oaks -- Houston
The Westin Oaks is connected to the Galleria shopping mall, which features more than 350 shops and restaurants. It is also close to Reliant Stadium, downtown Houston, and the museum district. Room amenities include cable television, high speed wireless Internet, a coffeemaker with Starbucks, minibar and refrigerator. The hotel also features a University Fitness Club and jogging track. The Champions Golf Club, which has two 18-hole golf courses, is a 30-minute drive from the hotel.
The Westin Oaks -- Houston
5011 Westheimer at Post Oak
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 960-8100
www.starwoodhotels.com
JW Marriott Hotel--Houston
The JW Marriott Hotel--Houston hotel is a 23-story building with 515 guest rooms, including 28 suites. Located in the Galleria area, this Houston luxury hotel is near more than 200 stores, with convenient access to local museums. Room amenities include a coffee maker/tea service, two-line phone, Internet browser/WebTV, and cable TV. The JW Marriott Hotel--Houston also offers an on-site fitness center, indoor and outdoor pool, hot tub, Concierge Lounge and extensive meeting and function space. The Memorial Park Golf Course is located less than 2 miles from the hotel.
JW Marriott Hotel--Houston
5750 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 961-1500
www.marriott.com
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Based in Memphis, Jackson Lewis has been writing on technology-related material for 10 years with a recent emphasis on golf and other sports. He has been freelance writing for Demand Media since 2008. Lewis holds a Master of Science in computer science from the United States Naval Postgraduate School.
