The car service the Magnolia Hotel referred me to charged me DOUBLE the fair for a taxi for picking me up at the airport. Advise- Drive yourself or use a cab. The Hotel otherwise was ok. Pros:... More

The car service the Magnolia Hotel referred me to charged me DOUBLE the fair for a taxi for picking me up at the airport. Advise- Drive yourself or use a cab. The Hotel otherwise was ok. Pros: Good location Cons: bad car/airport service
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Checked in - New Year's Day. Downtown houston was dead - I guess from the parties the night before for NYE. We absolutely loved our stay @ Magnolia!! We live in Spring and decided we would stay in... More

Checked in - New Year's Day. Downtown houston was dead - I guess from the parties the night before for NYE. We absolutely loved our stay @ Magnolia!! We live in Spring and decided we would stay in town rather than go on our annual trip to Vegas. The rooms are beautiful,soft beds and comfortable. We wanted to get the most of our 3 day stay and was able to check in before 3pm (normal check-in) hotel hosted a complimentary happy hour of beer, wine and soft drinks - SUPER!! (saved money here especially since most businesses downtown were closed), enjoyed evening with cookies & milk (Loved the white chocolate w/cranberry cookes) and breakfast each morning consisting of hot foods not the ordinary continental breakfast with danish & juice - they offered bacon, eggs, potatoes, fruit and freshly squeezed orange juice. I agree, the rooftop pool is nice, but very small (3ft). The view of Houston made up for it though - Ambiance, friendly staff and Christmas decor made us feel like we were out of town with more benefits & less money than Vegas offers. With all the hype of recession, loss of jobs, etc - it was nice to get away from it all in the little days of our stay. Be good to yourself. HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009! Pros: Complimentary happy hour, cookies and breakfast buffet, walking distance to train and restaurants Cons: Overnight parking $24/day; within/out privileges (look around before deciding on using their garage)
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I have stayed here a couple of times on business. They have a nice workout facility and pool on the roof. It is lovely place to stay and is in walking distance of a lot of business and resturants... More

I have stayed here a couple of times on business. They have a nice workout facility and pool on the roof. It is lovely place to stay and is in walking distance of a lot of business and resturants however the oniste bar and louge is nice all on its own.
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This hotel is my favorite hotel in Houston. Even though we live in Houston, my girlfriend and I like to stay at a hotel at least once a month for a little vacation away from home and the Magnolia... More

This hotel is my favorite hotel in Houston. Even though we live in Houston, my girlfriend and I like to stay at a hotel at least once a month for a little vacation away from home and the Magnolia is by far our favorite. The rooms are beautifully furnished and comfortable. The last time we stayed there, my girlfriend was returning from a trip, so I wanted to check in early before picking her up at the airport and the staff happily accommodated me, allowing me to check in just after 12:00. The happy hour with complimentary beer, wine and soft drinks is a great plus and we absolutely love the cookie and milk buffet in the evening. The cookies are fresh-baked and served warm with ice-cold milk. The complimentary breakfast was incredible--not your average breakfast that you get at other hotels--they offer bacon, eggs, sausage, hash browns and much more, all included in the price of the room. The rooftop pool is nice, but very small. Pros: happy hour, cookies and milk, complimentary breakfast buffet, location, staff, furnishings Cons: small pool, valet parking
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Just completed my fourth stay at the Magnolia and our visits there never disappoint, in fact get better with each stay. The rooms are wonderful and the staff couldn't be friendlier or more... More

Just completed my fourth stay at the Magnolia and our visits there never disappoint, in fact get better with each stay. The rooms are wonderful and the staff couldn't be friendlier or more helpful.... The stay at the hotel has become one of the reasons for our trips to Houston. I look forward to reading the paper with a cup of coffee in the early moring on the roof top pool...... what a great way to start the day. Pros: Great staff........
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My boyfriend and I stayed at the Magnolia Hotel in June of 2007 and had a wonderful experience. The service was great and the rooms were gorgeous! The bathroom was very very luxurious and... More

My boyfriend and I stayed at the Magnolia Hotel in June of 2007 and had a wonderful experience. The service was great and the rooms were gorgeous! The bathroom was very very luxurious and spacious. This is by far the best hotel that I have stayed in. The only problems that we found was the nightlife was very hard to find and the parking was very confusing. We ended up in a side parking lot that told us we could park there all night and the next morning at 8 am when we went to get our car, the attendent told us we owed another $20!! But, to be clear this was not hotel parking and is not the hotels fault just sort out where you are going to park before you get there. Pros: Room, Decor, Service Cons: Parking
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For a best friends reunion, I booked a double in this hotel, expecting quiet time and relaxing with a friend from childhood. The hotel was the perfect spot, close to the theatre district and near... More

For a best friends reunion, I booked a double in this hotel, expecting quiet time and relaxing with a friend from childhood. The hotel was the perfect spot, close to the theatre district and near enough to music venue that we didn't have to schlep all over the city to do what we wanted. We enjoyed the plush furnishings and accommodations. The staff was also quite helpful.
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Loved my room and my stay at this hotel! A very pretty/contemporary room with nice linens, toiletries, furniture, et al. Quiet; an all -around lovely hotel. Pros: Location/Rooms/Good weekend... More

Loved my room and my stay at this hotel! A very pretty/contemporary room with nice linens, toiletries, furniture, et al. Quiet; an all -around lovely hotel. Pros: Location/Rooms/Good weekend pricing Cons: None for me
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I had a business convention in Huston November 2006 and was put up at the Magnolia. The rooms were nice and clean. The building was prety quiet, I had WiFI in my room so I was able to get some work... More

I had a business convention in Huston November 2006 and was put up at the Magnolia. The rooms were nice and clean. The building was prety quiet, I had WiFI in my room so I was able to get some work done. The rest of the hotel seemed nice, though I didn't have alot of time to enjoy the amenities. The staff was friendly. Good Spot for a business trip Pros: Quiet, nice rooms
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The Magnolia hotel is a great spot for a special weekend. The rooms are very elegant, the bedding is very plush, and the rooftop pool gives you a very cool view of downtown Houston. They even do... More

The Magnolia hotel is a great spot for a special weekend. The rooms are very elegant, the bedding is very plush, and the rooftop pool gives you a very cool view of downtown Houston. They even do cool weekend packages that include a meal at Bossa around the corner.
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