The 3-star Courtyard By Marriott Houston Rice University hotel is approximately 10 minutes' drive from Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park and has an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Located 2.7 miles from such shopping venues as Posh fashion & home decor Shopping Mall, the hotel has 100 rooms close to expressway.
This Houston hotel is located in a downtown neighborhood, within 25 minutes' walk of a sacred site like the modern Rothko Chapel. Sports fans can also visit Rice Stadium, 1.8 miles from the smoke-free Courtyard By Marriott Houston Rice University, and take their families to Downtown Aquarium, which is 3.9 miles away. The Houston property is also at a medium distance from Herman Park. You can easily find Children's Museum of Houston 2.1 miles from Courtyard By Marriott Houston Rice University hotel. For those traveling from afar, William P. Hobby airport is 27 minutes' drive away.
Overlooking the port, some rooms at the hotel feature a carpeted floor furnished with a work desk and a study desk. In these air-conditioned rooms guests can enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with a minibar and a mini-fridge. Providing hairdryers, the private bathrooms also come with a separate toilet and a hot tub.
The Courtyard By Marriott Houston Rice University serves breakfast in the restaurant from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends. You can dine at an à la carte restaurant, which serves African cuisine. Guests can relax and have a snack in the coffee bar. Goode Company Hamburgers & Taqueria offers a selection of dishes within close proximity of the accommodation.
Fortunately, free Wi-Fi was available. A nice base for exploring Houston. Very close to the airport, 12 miles.