Marriott Marquis Houston Completes Major Renovation

Updates to guestrooms, meeting spaces aim to elevate guest experience in global destination city.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 12:00pm

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A highly stylized, geometric illustration in the Art Deco Monumentalism style, depicting the grand, sweeping architecture of the renovated Marriott Marquis Houston hotel in warm earth tones and bright accents, conveying a sense of monumental elegance without any literal depictions.The Marriott Marquis Houston's comprehensive renovation elevates the hotel's stature as a premier destination for global business and entertainment events in the growing international hub of the city.Houston Today

The Marriott Marquis Houston has completed a comprehensive renovation of 1,000 guestrooms and 150,000 square feet of meeting and event space. The project introduced updated interiors and operational enhancements to cater to both leisure and business travelers, while incorporating design elements that reflect Houston's unique identity as an international hub for business and entertainment.

Why it matters

As Houston continues to grow as a global destination, the Marriott Marquis renovation positions the hotel to better serve major citywide events, including hosting international matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The updates aim to elevate the guest experience by blending the Marriott brand's reliability with the distinct spirit of the Houston community.

The details

The guestroom updates included new carpeting, furnishings, and artwork reflecting Texas culture and Houston's 'Space City' identity. The 150,000 square feet of meeting and event space, including the Texas Ballroom, also received redesigned finishes and lighting. In addition to the renovated rooms and facilities, the hotel continues to offer amenities like a rooftop pool and Texas-shaped lazy river, as well as multiple food and beverage outlets.

  • The renovation project was completed in April 2026.

The players

Marriott Marquis Houston

A hotel located in Houston, Texas that is connected to the George R. Brown Convention Center and serves as a headquarters hotel for major citywide events.

Thomas Inasu

The hotel manager of the Marriott Marquis Houston.

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What they’re saying

“As Houston's status as an international destination for global business and entertainment continues to rise, we sought to elevate the guest experience by combining the Marriott brand's signature reliability with the unique spirit of the city.”

— Thomas Inasu, Hotel Manager

What’s next

The Marriott Marquis Houston will host international matches associated with the FIFA World Cup 2026, which is scheduled to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The takeaway

The Marriott Marquis Houston's comprehensive renovation positions the hotel to better serve as a premier destination for global business and entertainment events in the growing international hub of Houston.