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The Alden Houston Hotel

1117 Prairie Street
Houston, TX 77002
Nightly Rates: ( 205.00 - 400.00 )
4 Star


Property Description

The Alden Houston hotel offers personalized service, contemporary design and modern elegance. This 97- room hotel, located in the heart of downtown, is ideal for corporate and leisure travelers. Our spacious guest rooms feature the latest in technology. The hotel is ideally located downtown in the central business district steps away from every major Houston business and in walking distance to the George R. Brown Convention Center, and from all the hottest restaurants and trendiest clubs.

Amenities

· AM/FM Alarm Clock
· Bar/Lounge
· Concierge
· 24 Hour Front Desk
· Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
· Express Checkout
· Free Parking
· Free Local Telephone Calls
· Hairdryers Available
· Mini Bar
· Modem Lines in Room
· Modem Lines in Room
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· Free Newspaper
· Parking
· Restaurant
· Room Service
· Safe Deposit Box
· Fitness Center or Spa
· Television with Cable
· Laundry/Valet Services


Room Information

Guest Room
Standard room with king bed, imported granite bathroom with glassed in shower, arm chair and table, comfortable hi-technology work space.
Deluxe Double/ Double
Deluxe room with 2 double beds, imported granite bathroom with glassed in shower, sofa and comfortable hi-technology work space.
Deluxe King
Deluxe room with king bed, imported granite bathroom with glassed in shower, sofa and comfortable hi-technology work space.
1 Bedroom Suite
One bedroom suite with king bed, separate sitting room with sofa, arm chair and comfortable hi-technology work space, imported granite bathroom with oversized bathtub, separate glassed in shower and double vanity.
Executive Suite 2 Bath
Executive Suite king bed, separate sitting room with sofa sleeper, arm chair and comfortable hi-technology work space, 2 full granite bathrooms with glassed in showers.
Room Amenities
ALL ROOM TYPES FEATURE THE FOLLOWING - AIR CONDITIONING/ ALARM CLOCK RADIO/ CABLE TV/ CD PLAYER/ CITY/ CLOSED CAPTION TV/ COLOR TV/ COMPLIMENTARY NEWSPAPER/ DIRECT DIAL PHONE/ DOWN FEATHER PILLOWS/ ELECTRONIC KEY/ HAIR DRYER/ INTERNET ACCESS/ IRON AND BOARD/ MINIBAR/ MODEM/ MOVIES/ OPERATOR-CONCIERGE 24 HOURS/ SAFE/ SMOKE ALARM/ SOUNDPROOF/ SPEAKER PHONE/ TEMP CONTROL/ TURNDOWN SERVICE/ VANITY/ VOICEMAIL/ BATHTUB AND SHOWER STALL COMBINATION.

Rate Disclaimer

Indicated rates are for search purposes only; please check for specific rates when making reservation.


Miscellaneous Information

· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 3pm
· Check out time is 11am
· 106 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 10 floors.


Directions

Exit GEORGE BUSH INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT towards the US-59 exit Stay LEFT onto WILL CLAYTON PARKWAY Turn RIGHT on EASTEX FWY,US-59 Merge onto US-59 South towards DOWNTOWN Exit RIGHT onto N HAMILTON STREET Turn RIGHT onto FRANKLIN Turn LEFT onto CAROLINE Turn RIGHT onto PRAIRIE ALDEN HOTEL (located immediately on the right)

Exit WILLIAM P. HOBBY AIRPORT, turn RIGHT at AIRPORT BLVD Turn LEFT onto MONROE Turn LEFT onto I-45 N Merge onto I-45 N Exit I-45 North to DOWNTOWN/SCOTT? Exit RIGHT onto PEASE Turn RIGHT onto SAN JACINTO Turn LEFT onto PRAIRIE ALDEN HOTEL (located immediately on the right)

WE ARE LOCATED IN HOUSTON'S DOWNTOWN BUSINESS AND THEATRE DISTRICTS, CONVENIENTLY CLOSE TO THE SOCIAL AND CULTURAL HEART OF HOUSTON. NEAR MANY RESTAURANTS, BARS, NIGHTCLUBS, SPORTS ARENAS AND THEATRES. ALSO MINUTES AWAY FROM GALLERIA.

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 21 Miles South


Guarantee Policy

All reservations require credit card at time of booking.


Cancellation Policy

Through the Internet site where the reservation was made, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to the arrival date.


Restaurant Information

17

17 - serving breakfast (06.30-10.30), lunch (11.00-14.30) and dinner (17.30-22.00 Sunday - Thursday), (17.30-23.00 Friday and Saturday) Sunday brunch (11.00-15.00). - Critically acclaimed contemporary American cuisine by Ryan Pera.

A+

A+ - Serving speciality cocktails and light fare. Sunday-Thursday (14.00-24.00), Friday-Saturday ( 14.00-02.00), 7 days a week.


Meeting Facility

Allen Room

Allen Room - 45.0 Length/ 13.0 Width / 585 sq. ft.- Contemporary design and furnishings; natural light. Complimentary hi-speed wireless internet access. Classroom-style seating for 30 ppl, Reception for up to 70 ppl.Audio Visual Available: Hotel will supply all A/V needs through an exclusive partnership with a reputable audio visual firm in Houston. Catering: In-house catering prepared by 17. All function food and beverage needs provided by the hotel.

Executive Boardroom

Executive Boardroom - 21.0 Length/ 13.0 Width / 273 sq. ft. -Contemporary design and furnishings; natural light. Complimentary hi-speed wireless internet access. Seats up 14 ppl.Audio Visual Available: Hotel will supply all A/V needs through an exclusive partnership with a reputable audio visual firm in Houston. Catering: In-house catering prepared by 17. All function food and beverage needs provided by the hotel.

Veranda

Veranda - 40.0 Length/ 60.0 Width / 2400 sq. ft. - Climate control space with downtown views provides flexibilty for meetings or events. Conference-Style seating for 50ppl, Reception for up to 215 ppl.Audio Visual Available: Hotel will supply all A/V needs through an exclusive partnership with a reputable audio visual firm in Houston. Catering: In-house catering prepared by 17. All function food and beverage needs provided by the hotel.

Boardroom

* 23.0 Length/ 13.0 Width * Permanent Executive Boardroom, seats up to 10 * Contemporary design and furnishings * Natural light * Reception 200 Seated 125 * The hotel will supply all catering needs in-house through The Riviera Grill for food & beverage. All function room needs will be provided by hotel or arrangements will be made through the hotel to meet the guest?s needs. * The hotel will supply all Guest?s A/V needs through an exclusive partnership with a reputable audio visual firm in Houston.


Area Attractions

Nearby Attractions

* George Bush Intercontinental Airport * William P. Hobby Airport * George R Brown Convention Center * Minute Maid Park * Houston Theater District * Medical Center District * Galleria/Post Oak/Uptown * Reliant Park * Astro/Water World Park * Compaq Center * Museum District * Rice University * Herman Park * Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion * Johnson Space Center


Cities near Houston, TX

Channelview
Deer Park
Galena Park
Houston
Pasadena
Pearland
South Houston
Stafford
Sugar Land
Willowbrook


Airport - Transportation

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH)
William P Hobby Airport (HOU)
Ellington Field Airport (EFD)


Aquariums

Downtown Aquarium


Art Galleries & Dealers

Menil Collection


Botanical - Strolling Gardens - Convervatories

Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary


Churchs - Places of Worship - Wedding Chapels

Villa De Matel Convent
Rothko Chapel


Convention & Meeting Facilities - Civic Centers

George R. Brown Convention Center


Festivals - Events - Fairgrounds

Houston Symphony
Houston Children's Festival
Bayou City Art Festival


Historical Places

Glenwood Cemetery


Hospitals & Medical Care Facilities

DePelchin Children's Center
Memorial Hermann Hospital
Texas Medical Center
Christus St Joseph Hospital
Harris County Hospital District
Houston Northwest Medical Center
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Methodist Hospital
St Luke's Episcopal Hospital
Texas Children's Hospital
Veterans Affairs Medical Center


Museums

Contemporary Arts Museum
Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum
Children's Museum of Houston
Heritage Society Museum
Houston Fire Museum
Houston Holocaust Museum
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Astrodome Museum
National Museum of Funeral History
Sam Houston Park


Parks - Monuments - Memorials

Hermann Park
Bear Creek War Monument
Police Officer's Memorial


Race Tracks

Houston Motor Speedway
Sam Houston Race Park


Science Centers - Nature Centers

Johnson Space Center-NASA
Cockrell Butterfly Center
Burke Baker Planetarium


Shopping

The Galleria


Stadiums - Arenas - Athletic Fields

Reliant Park - Houston Texans
Autry Court - Rice University
Hofheinz Pavilion - University of Houston
Minute Maid Park - Houston Astros
Rice Stadium - Rice Univeristy
Robertson Stadium - University of Houston
Toyota Center - Houston Rockets


Theme Parks - Amusement Parks

Adventure Bay Water Theme Park
Six Flags Astroworld


Tourist Attractions

Market Square Historic District
Beer Can House
Bayou Place
Tunnel Walks
Water Wall
Saint Arnold Brewing Company


Tours

Sam Houston Boat Tour


Universities & Colleges

University of Houston
North Harris College
Baylor College of Medicine
Rice University
University of Texas Health Science Center
University of St. Thomas
University of Houston - Clear Lake
University of Houston - Downtown
Texas Southern University
South Texas College of Law

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