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Alden - Houston

1117 Prairie Street
Houston, TX 77002
Nightly Rates: ( 129.00 - 400.00 )
4 Star


Property Description

Alden - Houston is a contemporary, luxurious hotel featuring sleek and comfortable guest rooms featuring an innovative lighting installation in the lobby. This hip hotel is located in the heart of the downtown business district, steps from the courthouses, convention center, theater district and nightlife. Houston's intimate oasis of modern luxury and exceptional service.



Amenities

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


Room Information

Accommodations
97 guest rooms, of which 9 are suites, each with lavish residential luxury, while providing the modern-day conveniences the savvy traveler has come to expect- complimentary wireless internet access, 24-hour room service, flat screens and an extensive DVD Library at no charge. All rooms boast luxurious residential-quality bedding and linens with 400-thread count Egyptian cotton sheets, down pillows and comforters, exquisite pillow-top mattresses, and plush terry robes and towels.

Rate Disclaimer

Room rate ranges are a general guideline. Specific rates will be displayed based on your day of arrival and room rates available. Click on the "Select Rate" icon to view specific rate information, guarantee and cancel policy.


Miscellaneous Information

· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 1500
· Check out time is 1300
· Time Zone is Central Standard Time
· Opened in 1924
· Renovated in 2005
· 97 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 10 floors.


Directions

From George Bush Intercontinental Airport/IAH - Exit towards US- 59 and stay left onto Will Clayton Parkway, turn right on EastTex Frwy US-59, exit Jackson Street, turn right on Congress, turn left on Caroline, turn right on Prairie, Alden is on the right at Prairie and San Jacinto.

Ideally located downtown in the central business district, steps from the courthouses, George R. Brown Convention Center, Minute Maid Park, the Toyota Center, theater district and nightlife.

IAH - George Bush Intercontinental


Guarantee Policy

A credit card is required to book online. Peak seasons may require your card is charged in advance. Reading the rate rules after selecting your rate will indicate if your card will be charged. This information will appear in your email confirmation.


Cancellation Policy

Subject to the discretion of the hotel, the credit card provided may be charged if the reservation is canceled after the cancellation deadline has passed or if the guest fails to arrive. The cancellation policy will appear after selecting rate rules.


Restaurant Information

Dining

The award-winning restaurant "17" offers an enticing variety of American cuisine paired with an extensive domestic and international wine list. Chef Ryan Pera's menus change seasonally and focus on clean, bold flavors that will delight your taste buds again and again. Our intimate lounge "a+" provides the perfect end to any day with a unique menu of cocktails and a great wine menu. The lounge also serves a light food menu.


Meeting Facility

Meeting/Conference Facilities

Alden Room - Theater style seats 42, conference style seats 26 / Board Room - Conference style seats 13, banquet seats 20 / Veranda - Unique in-door/ out-door space that is completely enclosed and is climate controlled. Reception style 215 people, banquet 170 people, 126 classroom.


Recreation Information

Leisure

Alden features a fitness center that is open 24 hours and is complimentary to hotel guests. Guests are welcome to utilize our complimentary DVD library to view a film in their room. Guests also enjoy our library of magazines in the hotel lobby.


Area Attractions


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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