Magnolia Hotel Houston

Get Away to the Heart of the Lone Star State.

The 4-Diamond Magnolia Houston, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, was originally the home of the Houston Post Dispatch newspaper. Later it became the corporate office for Shell Oil Company, until the downtown Houston hotel reopened in March 2003 after extensive renovation. Magnolia's restoration has re-established the 1926 historic landmark as one of Houston's most distinct properties.   

About Us

Our downtown Houston hotel features 314 rooms and suites. The accommodations, including the lavish Ross Sterling Presidential Suite and extended stay suites, provide guests access to the rooftop lap pool, 24-hour fitness center, and Jacuzzi. The hotel's executive conference center with a grand ballroom connects Magnolia's signature restaurant, The Lounge, a with billiards room, library, full bar, and food. The hotel is located in the urban core of downtown Houston and features:

• The Magnolia Lounge (breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails)
• Central location near all major corporate headquarters including Shell Oil, JP Morgan Chase, Chevron, Cooper Industries, KPMG, Calpine, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, and Waste Management
• Extended stay hotel suites for guests who would like to stay 30 consecutive days or more
• Over 16,000 square feet of meeting facilities
• A few short blocks from the George R. Brown Convention Center and Minute Maid Ballpark
• Complimentary evening milk and cookies
• Complimentary high speed wireless Internet throughout guest rooms, meeting space and public areas
• Downtown shuttle service 

History

The Magnolia Hotel Houston is housed in the historic former Post Dispatch Building. The 254,000 square-foot, 22-story building was built in 1926 and hailed as one of the most impressive office buildings in the state. The boutique hotel in Houston opened in March 2003 after a full renovation, re-establishing the property as one of the area's most distinctive structures. In 2019, the hotel underwent a full renovation to offer all new guest rooms, common areas, a new lounge, newly designed ballroom, and executive suites on the 22nd floor.

A highlight of the 2019 renovation is the Ross Sterling Presidential Suite: a luxurious suite on the hotel's Penthouse floor that has accommodated numerous celebrities. The Ross Sterling suite features a grand dining room with a black and white checkerboard floor and a modern stainless and granite kitchen; a classy lounge with mod seating arrangements, flat-screen TVs and one-of-a-kind accessories and decor; and, a plush bedroom with enhanced bedding package and private bathroom. This boutique hotel suite also has the option of adding a second adjoining bedroom for guests who desire more space. 

The Magnolia Hotel Houston just completed another renovation in June 2019. The full renovation of the property included all public and meeting spaces, Lounge restaurant, guestrooms, suites, and the Ross Sterling Presidential Suite. The Lounge has also rolled out an updated menu of food and drink pairings. 

Hotel Amenities

Guests of our boutique Houston hotel enjoy premium Magnolia Hotel amenities:

• Breakfast service & buffet (6:00-9:00am, weekdays; 7:00-10:0am, weekends)
• Complimentary cookies and milk (8:00-10:00pm)
• Complimentary downtown town car transportation
• Complimentary high speed wireless Internet
• Overnight valet parking
• Business Center with computer access & high speed Internet
• Rooftop pool, Jacuzzi and fitness center
• Sundries available for purchase at Front Desk
• Magnolia Lounge featuring a flat screen TV, library and billiards room
• ATM machine
• In-room dining 

Meetings

Over 16,000 square feet of meeting rooms spread over three floors including two ballrooms. Make doing business a genuine pleasure Magnolia-style with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access in all meeting rooms and a dedicated meeting concierge.

Pass through the suspended grand stairway connecting the Conference Center with The Lounge for even more breakout space and meeting rooms. Houston's classic elegance is on display in Magnolia Hotel Houston's Sterling Ballroom, perfectly suited for large presentations and celebrations for up to 300 guests. Gather under the stars for a corporate social gathering or private dinner in the rooftop pool area.

• 16,000 square feet of event and meeting space
• (7) meeting and event break out rooms
• The Lounge - ideal for casual events and meetings
• The Magnolia Ballroom accommodating up to 300 guests and the Sterling Ballroom for up to 240 guests.
• State of the art audio visual
• Award winning catering menus
• Professional, friendly and experienced event managers