Minute Maid Park, home to Major League Baseball's Houston Astros, sits in the heart of the city's downtown region. The stadium is located near the George R. Brown Convention Center, so many of the hotels in the area cater to business travelers, offering such perks as guest and meeting rooms equipped with multiline telephones, audiovisual equipment and ergonomic desks and chairs.
Located less than 250 feet from Minute Maid Park, the Inn at the Ballpark offers boutique accommodations, including 200 guest rooms and suites outfitted with terry cloth bathrobes, turndown service, in-room spa treatments and high-end toiletries. Each room includes DVD players, CD players and free Wi-Fi access. The hotel provides complimentary perks that include safe deposit boxes, coffee in the lobby, daily newspapers and shuttle service throughout the downtown Houston area. Three dining establishments are on the premises: Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse, the Ballpark Cafe and the Atrium Bar and Lounge.
Inn at the Ballpark
1520 Texas Ave.
Houston, TX 77002
713-228-1520
innattheballpark.com
Situated one-third of a mile from Minute Maid Park, the Alden Houston--which describes itself as a luxury boutique hotel--has 97 guest rooms, each of which offers flat-screen televisions, DVD players, CD players, complimentary Internet access, 400-thread count linens and mini-bars. The hotel restaurant, *17, serves up traditional American cuisine with a wide variety of wines and cocktails. The hotel also features 3,200 square feet of meeting space, including boardrooms, conference rooms and outdoor settings. Some of the facilities can seat up to 215 people for receptions.
Alden Houston
1117 Prairie St.
Houston, TX 77002
832-200-8800
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The Magnolia Hotel Houston, situated five minutes from Minute Maid Park, towers 22 stories tall and features more than 300 guest rooms and amenities. The hotel offers a host of free treats, including a breakfast buffet and a cookie buffet each evening. The rooftop area hosts a gym, swimming pool and whirlpool. Guests can take advantage of the Magnolia Club Room equipped with a billiards table and a flat-screen television. The 3,000- square-foot Magnolia Ballroom holds up to 200 people and can be reserved for weddings or business functions.
Magnolia Hotel Houston
1100 Texas St.
Houston, TX 77002
713-221-0011
magnoliahotelhouston.com/houston.aspx
