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Texas Winter Lights is a Festive Fairytale

If you’re wondering whether the experience is worth it, I would like to offer a resounding “yes!” The hotel’s iconic Texas-shaped lazy river is adorned with thousands of glittering lights and festive displays, and it’s the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season.

Houston Life

Festive Staycation in Downtown Houston

The famous Texas-shaped lazy river is lit up with lights and a whole lot of winter themed fun. You could come for just an evening, but we thought this would make a fun place for a happy holiday staycation in Houston.

Travel & Leisure

Marriott Marquis Houston Tops 14 Amazing U.S. Hotels

"The hotel’s rooftop deck also has an infinity pool, an adults-only hot tub, and a bar called High Dive, which serves up excellent cocktails with a view."

Named 2024 Best Hotel Event Space

Marriott Marquis Houston has been recognized by Skift Meetings Awards as the Best Hotel Event Space in the U.S. This award recognizes the hard work of our meetings + events teams and the satisfaction of our meetings clients.

Men’s Journal Best Hotel Bars Cocktail

Head to Cueva for a preview of future cocktail trends, taking a twist on classics.

Forbes 2024 List of Hotel Pools to Travel For

“At the Marriott Marquis Houston, you can grab an innertube and float around the outskirts of the Lone Star State in a Texas-shaped lazy river.”

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Houston Chronicle

10 Houston Sports Bars to Watch The Astros, Texans, Rockets

"Cushiony seats in front of the 30-foot screens are coveted, and themed eats include the ballpark pretzel with beer mustard and queso and brisket "big" dogs built on hoagie buns."

Forbes

Discover Some Of The Top 5 Hotel Holiday Packages & Programming Around The Globe

“Guests can take in thousands of twinkling lights while floating down the world’s largest Texas-shaped lazy river (which is heated to 80 degrees all winter), snap holiday selfies with nearly two dozen Instagram-worthy light displays and sip on one of nearly 30 hot, seasonal beverages. Add a little extra holiday magic to the experience by booking the Texas Winter Lights package, which includes a complimentary upgrade to a room with a view of the lazy river and light displays, and entrance to the Texas Winter Lights for up to four people.”

Altitude

12 Of The Best Rooftop Bars In Houston

"Groove to DJ sets, float along an amazing Texas-shaped rooftop lazy river and relax with craft cocktails in a cabana or by the fire pits with a $40 day pass or $20 Sunset Urban Nights tickets at the Marriott Marquis Houston's Altitude Rooftop & Pool."

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Spend The Day At These Luxe Houston Hotels

"Fetch a craft cocktail from High Dive, the rooftop bar, then relax (and people-watch) in your lounge chair."

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Smarter Travel - Lazy Rivers

"For the holidays, the lazy river is decked out with thousands of twinkle lights for a surreal and festive float."

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Experience a Festive Fairytale

The hotel’s iconic Texas-shaped lazy river (which is located on a rooftop pool deck, no less) is adorned with thousands of glittering lights and festive displays, and it’s the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season.

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Holiday Happenings to Get in the Spirit

The Altitude Rooftop & Pool, has been transformed into a winter wonderland. Coined Texas Winter Lights, the display of 1,500 glittering lights across the sprawling terrace is shown daily, along with plenty of photo displays and treat stations with candy and churro bars.

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These 9 Hotels Go All Out for the Holidays

The rooftop Texas-shaped lazy river at the Marriott Marquis Houston is a scenic spot to float all year long. But the pool deck is especially enchanting during the holiday season with its twinkling displays and upbeat evening programming courtesy of the hotel's Texas Winter Lights celebration.

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15 of the Best Hotels in Texas

"The hotel with the best lazy river is the Marriott Marquis Houston, which has a rooftop lazy river in the shape of Texas."

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Texas Winter Lights is a Festive Fairytale

Festive Staycation in Downtown Houston