The Best Hotels Closest to Downtown Aquarium in Houston - 2026 Updated Prices

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A stately building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

A sunlit room with wicker furniture, a table with a lamp, and potted plants.

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden cabinet, a desk, and a chair.

A covered porch with white columns, a checkered floor, and a green and white wicker sofa.

1. The Marlene Inn

Montrose, 1.5 mi from Downtown Aquarium

Brenagh

£234

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

A cozy seating area with a cushioned armchair, a tray with a cup and bread, and a lamp on a side table.

A dining table set for two with a vase of flowers, plates, and cutlery.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a door leading to an outdoor area.

2. La Maison in Midtown an urban B&B

Midtown, 1.4 mi from Downtown Aquarium

Charles

£149

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a stainless steel refrigerator.

A room with a desk, a sofa, a TV, a ceiling fan, and a beach mural.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a hanging chair.

3. Wanderstay Boutique Hotel

1.9 mi from Downtown Aquarium

Sharon

£122

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

An outdoor seating area with fire pits, wicker chairs, and a checkered floor pattern.

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Courtyard by Marriott' sign.

A reception area with two dark wooden reception desks, a wall with a wood plank pattern, and a 'market' sign indicating a food section.

4. Courtyard by Marriott Houston Heights/I-10

Houston Heights, 1.8 mi from Downtown Aquarium

Anthony

£112

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a seating area, and a glass-enclosed space.

A modern reception area with a marble counter, pendant lighting, and a view of the city through a glass wall.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and several ground-level amenities.

A hotel lobby with round tables, a wine display, and large windows offering a city view.

5. Holiday Inn Express Houston Downtown by IHG

Downtown Houston, 0.6 mi from Downtown Aquarium

Christina

£112

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A swimming pool with a sunlit water surface and a cityscape in the background.

A rooftop lounge with outdoor seating, potted plants, and cocktails on a table.

A lobby with a Christmas tree, white light decorations, and red poinsettias.

A Starbucks coffee shop interior with a modern design, including a coffee bar, shelves with coffee products, and a display of single-origin coffee bags.

6. Hilton Americas-Houston

1 mi from Downtown Aquarium

Erica

£166

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel room with a bed, a TV, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a view of the city through large windows.

A brick building with a sign reading "Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse" at night.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a large screen for sports viewing, and a bar area.

A lobby with a reception desk, three green armchairs, two round tables, and decorative mirrors.

7. The Westin Houston Downtown

Houston Central Business District, 0.8 mi from Downtown Aquarium

David

£209

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A conference room with a large screen displaying a cityscape, multiple tables and chairs, and modern chandeliers.

A modern hallway with a geometric patterned wall, a bench, and a large mirror.

A modern living room with a pool table, a fireplace, a television, and a large window.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative plant centerpiece.

8. Thompson Houston, by Hyatt

0.9 mi from Downtown Aquarium

Haibullo

£286

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A grand staircase with multiple steps, black railings, and lit candles on each step.

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a city view at night.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with two sofas, and a patterned carpet.

The exterior of the Magnolia hotel with three flags, a large entrance, and a modern facade.

9. Magnolia Hotel Houston, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Houston Central Business District, 0.5 mi from Downtown Aquarium

Hans

£116

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A restaurant with multiple dining tables, chairs, and a large chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, a reception desk, and a large plant.

A hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a red awning.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a reception desk, and large windows providing natural light.

10. Embassy Suites by Hilton Houston Downtown Convention Center

0.9 mi from Downtown Aquarium

Vanity

£137

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern indoor pool area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of the outside buildings.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a sofa, a table, and a chair.

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A spacious kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a large window overlooking a pool.

11. Best Western Plus Downtown Inn & Suites

0.8 mi from Downtown Aquarium

ROMAN

£103

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a desk with a mirror.

An outdoor area with a Coca-Cola vending machine, an ice dispenser, and a door.

A building with a stone facade, a prominent entrance, and a parking lot.

A kitchen area with a microwave, waffle maker, and various food items on shelves.

12. Downtowner Inns - Houston Downtown

Midtown, 1.6 mi from Downtown Aquarium

Jaelon

£78

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a bar, and a chandelier.

A hotel entrance with a classic facade, a prominent entrance, and a blue awning.

A rooftop terrace with a city skyline view, furnished with a sofa, chairs, and tables, and a red canopy overhead.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and elegant chandeliers.

13. Hotel ICON Autograph Collection by Marriott

Downtown Houston, 0.4 mi from Downtown Aquarium

tiffany

£149

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a building entrance, and a view of the interior.

A hotel with a rooftop pool, outdoor seating, and a visible Hampton Inn sign.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, a prominent sign, and a parking lot in front.

A modern bar area with a granite countertop, multiple bar stools, and a large TV screen.

14. Homewood Suites by Hilton Houston Downtown Convention Center

0.8 mi from Downtown Aquarium

Jill

£124

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and multiple windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a dining space.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a TV, and a patterned carpet.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee-related items on a counter.

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Houston – Downtown North by IHG

Northside, 1.7 mi from Downtown Aquarium

Minor

£112

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A modern living room with a grey sofa, white cushions, a marble coffee table, a vase with white flowers, and a hanging light fixture.

A grand staircase with a curved design, marble steps, and wall-mounted lighting.

A dining table with a white vase of white flowers, two wine glasses, and plates of food.

16. Rusk House Serviced Apartments

Houston Central Business District, 0.5 mi from Downtown Aquarium

Lee

£105

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a central courtyard.

A modern living room with a curved staircase, a flat-screen TV, a blue sofa, a dining table, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a flamingo float, surrounded by tall buildings and a sunset view.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple levels, and large windows.

17. Hyatt Regency Houston Downtown

Houston Central Business District, 0.5 mi from Downtown Aquarium

Kayla

£198

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A modern building entrance with a black car parked in front.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, two bar stools, a potted plant, and a view of the city through a large window.

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

A modern dining area with a long table set for six, featuring a central painting, pendant lighting, and decorative vases.

18. Four Seasons Hotel Houston

Houston Central Business District, 0.8 mi from Downtown Aquarium

Jose A

£543

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with wooden paneling, multiple seating areas, and large windows offering city views.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

A modern lobby with a grey sofa, wooden accents, and a large window offering a view of the street.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a sofa.

19. Hyatt Place Houston Downtown

Houston Central Business District, 0.5 mi from Downtown Aquarium

Jason

£120

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A hotel entrance with a glass facade, a revolving door, and a sign indicating it is the Cambria Hotel.

A bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and shelves stocked with liquor bottles.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and TV.

A modern living room with a fireplace, two yellow sofas, a coffee table, and decorative shelves with books and antlers.

20. Cambria Hotel Houston Downtown Convention Center

Houston Central Business District, 0.7 mi from Downtown Aquarium

Shonta

£105

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Downtown Aquarium

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Marlene Inn	10.0 Exceptional 37 reviews	View
La Maison in Midtown an urban B&B	9.8 Exceptional 599 reviews	View
Wanderstay Boutique Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 80 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Houston Heights/I-10	9.4 Exceptional 776 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Houston Downtown by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 166 reviews	View

Top Downtown Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Cambria Hotel Houston Downtown Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"C"

Moxy Houston Downtown

8/10 Good

"Ac works great for Houstons heat, great clean comfortable rooma"

The Whitehall Houston

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the hotel. Everything and everyone was great. My only complaint was that there wasn't a refrigerator in the room"

The District at Hogg Palace, A Wyndham Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The place was great. It also was in walking distance of great food ."

C. Baldwin, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"staff was great!!!"

The Lancaster Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Loved it!"

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Sundance Cinema

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Alice and George Brown Theater - Wortham Center

Alice and George Brown Theater - Wortham Center is just one of the places to see in Houston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.

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Wortham Theater Center

You can make plans for a show at Wortham Theater Center during your stay in Houston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

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Wortham Center

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Bayou Place

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Bayou Place during your visit to Houston. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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Bayou Music Center

8.2/10 (42 reviews)

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Lillie and Roy Cullen Theater - Wortham Center

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Downtown Aquarium?

Downtown Aquarium is located in a vibrant area of Houston known for its popular theatre scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 178 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Downtown Aquarium?

Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Downtown Aquarium. Other good options within a short distance include The Whitehall Houston and Hyatt Place Houston Downtown.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Downtown Aquarium?

Expedia has 178 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Downtown Aquarium.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Downtown Aquarium, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Downtown Aquarium.

What can I see and do near Downtown Aquarium?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Menil Collection, Houston Museum of Fine Arts or Houston Natural Science Museum. Eldorado Ballroom, Independence Heights and Jack Yates House are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can check out the local talent at Wortham Center, Bayou Music Center and Alley Theater.

How can I get to Downtown Aquarium?

You can take advantage of metro transport at Central Station Main, Main Street Square Station and Theater District Station. If you'd like to venture around the area nearby, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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Our top choices for Downtown Aquarium hotels

1. The Marlene Inn

2. La Maison in Midtown an urban B&B

3. Wanderstay Boutique Hotel

4. Courtyard by Marriott Houston Heights/I-10

5. Holiday Inn Express Houston Downtown by IHG

6. Hilton Americas-Houston

7. The Westin Houston Downtown

8. Thompson Houston, by Hyatt

9. Magnolia Hotel Houston, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10. Embassy Suites by Hilton Houston Downtown Convention Center

11. Best Western Plus Downtown Inn & Suites

12. Downtowner Inns - Houston Downtown

13. Hotel ICON Autograph Collection by Marriott

14. Homewood Suites by Hilton Houston Downtown Convention Center

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Houston – Downtown North by IHG

16. Rusk House Serviced Apartments

17. Hyatt Regency Houston Downtown

18. Four Seasons Hotel Houston

19. Hyatt Place Houston Downtown

20. Cambria Hotel Houston Downtown Convention Center

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Top Downtown Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Cambria Hotel Houston Downtown Convention Center

Moxy Houston Downtown

The Whitehall Houston

The District at Hogg Palace, A Wyndham Hotel

C. Baldwin, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Lancaster Hotel

Other attractions near Downtown Aquarium

Sesquicentennial Park

Sundance Cinema

Alice and George Brown Theater - Wortham Center

Wortham Theater Center

Wortham Center

Bayou Place

Bayou Music Center

Lillie and Roy Cullen Theater - Wortham Center

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