Hotels in Houston TX | The Whitehall Houston

Rooftop Pool

Surrounded by private cabanas, shaded dining areas, and lounge chairs, our outdoor pool offers an idyllic escape every season of the year.

Fitness Center

Energize your stay in our state-of-the-art Fitness Center, featuring an array of cardio equipment and weights for a complete workout experience.

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Business Center

Stay connected and productive in our Business Center, designed for seamless work with high-speed internet access, free printing, and all the essential office supplies.

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Complimentary Shuttle

Easily explore H-town using our complimentary shuttle. From 7am to 11pm, enjoy convenient travel to and from Downtown and Midtown on a first-come, first-served basis.

Happy Tails Pet Policy

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Pet Policy & Discount

We welcome one dog up to 50 pounds per room. A $50.00 non-refundable pet fee is applied at the time of check-in.

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Dog-Friendly Local Spaces & Businesses

The Paws on the Patio movement warmly welcomes you and your furry pal to Houston, allowing you to explore everything from Discovery Green Park to the 8th Wonder Brewery.

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Whitehall Through the Decades

Architectural view of the elegant spiral staircase at The Whitehall Houston

An Icon is Created

Renowned architectural firm Welton Becket and Associates completed their work on “The Whitehall,” which quickly became one the most recognizable structures in Houston’s Central Business District. Becket had designed the hotel alongside his colleague, Walter Wurdeman, who both used their unique approach to mid-century modern architecture as the source of the inspiration.

Front exterior entrance of The Whitehall Houston with a skybridge overhead

The King Arrives

Elvis Presley decided to stay at The Whitehall right before his concert at the Houston Rodeo. But Presley was just one of several high-profile celebrities to visit the hotel around the time. Among the other major entertainers to relax inside The Whitehall included the likes of Bob Dylan, Graham Nash, and the popular husband-wife duo, Sonny & Cher.

The Whitehall Houston’s white facade, viewed from the nearby park with its vibrant fountain

A New Era with New Challenges

Despite the initial wave of success, interest with The Whitehall had subsided throughout the 1980s. Mounting competition from a newer generation of hotels made it increasingly difficult for The Whitehall to compete for business. As such, the hotel’s ownership eventually decided to close its doors for good.

Night view of The Whitehall Houston with blue up-lighting, streetlights, and surrounding trees

A New Horizon

Having sat dormant for close to a decade, Maryland-based MHI Hotels intervened and saved The Whitehall. The investors purchased the facility and invested around $25 million into restoring the landmark back to its former glory.

Skyline near The Whitehall Houston, with modern glass skyscrapers under a clear blue sky

The Whitehall, Reborn

After two years of continuous construction work, the building debuted as the “Crowne Plaza Houston Downtown.” The renovations undertaken by MHI Hotels had done much to restore the erstwhile hotel back to its former glory.

Exterior of The Whitehall Houston featuring its signage amid downtown Houston’s modern architecture

Into the Southerly Hotels Collection

More than a decade after reopening, MHI Hotels reached an agreement with the Virginia-based Sotherly Hotels, Inc., to sell the location for a sum of $30 million. Sotherly Hotels subsequently invested another $4.8 million into its restoration, going further with its construction work than MHI Hotels had done several years prior.

High-angle view of the two-story, modern lobby lounge with unique lighting at the beautiful Whitehall Houston

The Whitehall, Officially Reborn

Sotherly Hotels finally reopened the building under its original name, “The Whitehall.” The renovations greatly rehabilitated all of the accommodations and public spaces, including its two dining establishments, Buffalo Bayou Coffee and Part & Parcel. Perhaps the greatest symbol of its revitalization has been the return of its influential clientele, which include former U.S. President Barack Obama and his Vice President, Joe Biden.