A Bold Setting That Stands Out From the Crowd

Events

Set amid a vibrant downtown district, Marriott Marquis Houston offers a bold environment for unforgettable group gatherings of all sizes. Here, we provide exceptional service, modern conveniences and resort-style amenities for an effortless planning experience. Discover a dynamic destination that offers the ideal atmosphere for impactful meetings and events. Directly connected to the George R. Brown Convention Center via a convenient skybridge, host your next meeting in the best location in downtown Houston with easy access to entertainment.

52

Event Rooms

152914 SQ FT

Total Event Space

4300

Capacity Largest Space

37

Breakout Rooms

Events

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Houston Ballroom - Classroom Setup
Houston Ballroom - Classroom Setup

Meetings & Events

Inspire colleagues with a meeting at our convention hotel attached to the Houston Convention Center

Receive customized incentives specific to your needs when you book your next meeting
Discover sophisticated space for board meetings, seminars, and conferences of up to 4,300
Choose from more than 52 versatile meeting venues, including our grand Texas Ballroom
Host your meeting poolside at our outdoor pavilion with stunning views of downtown Houston
All six of our on-site event outlets feature private dining rooms to accommodate group dining needs

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Conventionally Unconventional

Welcome inside our magnificent hotel, boasting over 150,000 square feet of versatile meeting spaces. Whether you're hosting a convention for up to 43,000 guests in a spacious ballroom, conducting executive meetings in a sophisticated boardroom, or enjoying the stunning ambiance of our 6th-floor terrace, we have the perfect setting to bring your events to life.

Texas Ballroom
Exceptional Meeting & Event Venues
Texas Ballroom - Theater Setup

Texas Ballroom

The Texas Ballroom features high ceilings for feeling of grandness and crystal chandeliers that fill the ballroom’s ceilings. This ballroom is almost the size of a football field but can be separated into eight individual event spaces.

Houston Ballroom

Houston Ballroom

Plan unforgettable corporate and social events in our elegant Houston Ballroom, with plenty of space for up to 2,000 guests. This premier meeting space is stylish with trendy settings, showcasing Western and Coastal themes throughout the space.

Parker Board Room

Parker Board Room

Hold your executive board meeting, presentation or training in the Parker Boardroom, which has convenient accessibility and adjoining vestibule for storage. This spacious boardroom provides ergonomic seating and plenty of natural light.

Hunters Creek - Banquet Setup

Hunters Creek

Inspiring and customizable, our Hunter’s Creek room has an unique visual set-ups that will keep attendees energized and entertained. Beautifully designed with floor to ceiling windows on both sides allow for an abundance of natural light.

River Oaks Meeting Room - Classroom Setup

River Oaks

Our River Oaks meeting spaces are ideal for special events of all types. Transform our River Oaks spaces into one large space with floor to ceiling windows overlooking Discovery Green, or split the space into three separate rooms that are great for breakout meetings.

Briargrove Meeting Room - Theater Setup

Briargrove Meeting Room

Capture all your guest’s attention in a vibrant setting with floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the room with inspiring natural light. Our Briargrove meeting space has great views of downtown Houston park and the city’s skyline.

Scot Cotton Room

Scot Cotton Room

We'll arrange our Scot Cotton meeting space to meet the needs of your event and what will suit you best. It's an ideal place to host meetings due to its unique crescent-shape design. Our Scot Cotton Ballroom accommodates up to 250 guests and is a prime venue for any event.

Houston Ballroom - Pre-Function Area

Pre-Function Space

Our beautiful Pre-Function space with floor to ceiling windows overlooks Discovery Green. Featuring crystal chandeliers it is conveniently close to our Houston Ballroom as well as multiple breakout meeting rooms on the same floor.

Pool Pavilion

Altitude Rooftop

Take your meeting poolside. Our Altitude Rooftop is perfect for poolside receptions.

Parker Boardroom
Parker Boardroom

Banquets & Catering

Discover the perfect blend of business and leisure at Marriott Marquis Houston. Savor diverse flavors from our six distinctive onsite restaurants, and treat your guests to a culinary journey without leaving the hotel.

Texas T Pastry Assortment

Airport Proximity

With George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) - 20.2 Miles Away William P Hobby Airport (HOU) - 9.8 Miles Away our hotel is the perfect place to hold your events.

Exterior
Wedding Reception
Wedding Reception

Weddings and Celebrations

Host a wedding reception or a grand gala with extraordinary ballroom venues and outdoor spaces

Dream weddings don't just happen, they're planned. Marriott Certified Wedding Planners are trained to help. After completing demanding coursework, each Marriott Certified Wedding Planner is qualified to coordinate weddings of all types, including ethnic and military weddings. Relying on experience, training, tradition and old-fashioned intuition, Marriott Certified Wedding Planners can help you determine an overall vision for your wedding and help you execute each detail. That includes setting an event budget; deciding on a menu; arranging table settings; and finding florists, photographers, a band and other entertainment for the big day.
Seat over 2,600 people for a banquet in the Texas Ballroom, the largest venue of its kind in Houston
Toast your love al fresco on the rooftop; our event lawns are tailor-made for magnificent gatherings
Enhance your special day with delicious catering, created by our talented on-site culinary team
Allow our experienced hotel event planners to assist you with wedding packages, room blocks and more
Enjoy some pre-wedding pampering in our tranquil spa before hosting a rooftop rehearsal dinner

Weddings

Bring your event to life the way you've always envisioned. Host a wedding reception or a grand gala with extraordinary ballroom venues and outdoor spaces to match the moment. Ideal for everything from large weddings to intimate anniversaries, host events with heart in the heart of Houston.

Walker Street Kitchen - Private Dining Room
Private Dining

Host all of your wedding events—from rehearsal dinners, to bridal showers, and engagement parties—in one of our intimate event venues or signature restaurants, including Walker Street Kitchen and Biggio's Sports Bar. 

Outdoor Pool
Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties, Bridal Showers

Our buzzing 6th floor—complete with 2 bars, a Texas-shaped lazy river, infinity pool, and plenty of cabana options—makes our downtown Houston hotel a perfect fit for bachelor and bachelorette parties alike. Our selection of stylish, spacious suites are a popular choice for bridal showers and pre-wedding festivities alike. 

Pure Spa - Relaxation Room
Spa

Relax and get ready for all your event festivities in our Pure Spa, offering a wide range of spa packages for brides and bridal parties to enjoy. 

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