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Stay and Play In Houston This Summer

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Stay + Play
The Intown staff scoured the many offerings in Houston for a long weekend and here are our picks. Try one or try them all.

Marriot Marquis Houston
Accommodations
This cosmopolitan oasis is located in the heart of downtown Houston. The hotel’s Parkview Terrace is home to the one-of-a-kind Texas-shaped rooftop lazy river, a rooftop infinity pool, and a large-scale special events pavilion overlooking Discovery Green Park. The hotel features 1,000 guest rooms, a full-service spa and fitness center, and six food & beverage outlets.

Game Day: Catching an Astros game at Marriott Marquis Houston includes live music during weekend games in the hotel’s lobby. At the hotel’s elevated sports bar, Biggio’s, Astros fans can sample food and drink specials while cheering on the team from one the luxe leather recliners, or in a semi-private booth. Biggio’s baseball caps are given to a limited number of guests on game day.

· Moon Landing: All eyes will be on Houston this July as the city observes the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. To celebrate, Marriott Marquis Houston’s “Mission to the Moon” hotel package includes overnight accommodations, hotel credit, and the new “Moon Melt Massage” spa treatment, incorporating warm Himalayan salt stones, hot Basalt River Stones, and foot scrub. Packages start at $454.

· Summer Elevated Music Series: This year’s lineup includes live, poolside concerts featuring emerging local artists hosted in partnership with Rebecca Creek Distillery and Silver Eagle. The poolside jams take place on Fridays and Saturdays through July 20 from 6–8 pm. This year’s artists include Gabe Garcia, Myles Smith, Jesse Stetton, and Mario Flores.

Food + Drink
Located on the sixth-floor Parkview Terrace, High Dive serves handcrafted cocktails and specialties in a resort-like atmosphere. Gear up for the day’s adventures, mingle at our rooftop pool bar or relax over dinner and drinks with a panoramic view of downtown Houston and Discovery Green.

· Summer Elevated Music Series: The hotel is excited to announce this year’s Summer Elevated lineup which includes live, poolside concerts featuring emerging local artists hosted in partnership with Rebecca Creek Distillery and Silver Eagle. The poolside jams take place on Fridays and Saturdays from May 24 – July 20 from 6–8 pm. This year’s artists include Gabe Garcia, Myles Smith, Jesse Stetton, and Mario Flores.

Visit Marriott Marquis Houston online, or call 713.654.1777.

Houstonian
Rooms

Crafted for those who crave unique luxury and Southern comfort, our Executive Suites offer separate living and sleeping spaces.
The generous two-room suites each boast an individual charm, highlighted by the natural light that filters throughout the rooms. Well-appointed amenities offer the high-end traveler a lovely retreat in which to pamper themselves.

Constructed for the original Texas tycoon, the masculine décor of the Capitol Suite embodies the “everything is bigger in Texas” attitude with an Oil Baron ambiance.
Plush accommodations, an in-suite office, and poolside views allow the high profile business traveler to escape the boardroom and do business on the Bayou. Cozy oversized chairs invite world travelers to sit by the fire and tell stories of business conquests, personal journeys, and more with a cocktail in hand.

The Spa
A Houston favorite the Trellis is a full-service spa, featuring massages, facials, body treatments, hand and foot treatments, waxing, hair services, and professional make-up services.

Summer Package:

Slide down a 30-foot pool slide and play in geysers, a Little Lagoon, and our club’s kid’s gym, Bungalow, and playground.

Enjoy popcorn, candy and a movie, then explore the outdoors on our Nature Hikes for families*. Each child receives a “Houstonian Buddy” stuffed animal!

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The best available rate for deluxe accommodations, Thursday – Sunday
Arrival gift of popcorn, candy and a “Houstonian Buddy” stuffed toy for each child
One complimentary in-room movie per stay
Complimentary Saturday morning Nature Hike at The Houstonian (*August only)
Complimentary self-parking
Late check-out on Sunday evening
Complimentary access to the exclusive Houstonian Club and resort pools
Add Saturday Nature Hike breakfast with nature craft for only $16+ for adults and $9+ for children. Reserve by calling 713-685-6713.

Add more to your weekend! See the wonders of space, amazing animals, fascinating science, world-class art and more with Houston CityPASS tickets: https://www.citypass.com/houston
For more go to houstonian.com

Sara’s Inn On The Boulevard
The Hotel

For over 30 years, Sara’s Inn has been an excellent place for guests from all over the world looking for something a little different. Perfect for the romantic couple looking for that weekend get-a-away unforgettable stay. Only 4 miles from downtown, Sara’s Inn is close to and less than a mile from many of the local Texas-acclaimed restaurants. Ranked #1 on Trip Advisor, the 100+-year-old Inn has the charming character of a historic home combined with the elegance and luxury of a boutique hotel.
The Rooms
Most offer the same amenities as a hotel, such as flat-screen TV, cable, mini-fridge, robe, hairdryer. Several bonuses to staying here versus a hotel downtown is free on-site parking, free wireless internet, and a breakfast with many made-to-order and gluten-free options. We also have a one-of-kind machine that makes coffee, cappuccinos, lattes, and hot chocolate with an easy-to-use touch screen.
There are 15 beautifully decorated rooms with our choice of rooms being the Rooftop Suite. If a queen bed suits you, this will allow you the only access to the Rooftop balcony. Getting cozy is worth it.
For a more extensive, more modern suite go for the Luxury Suite which has a 50-inch flat screen

The Food
Breakfast is served from 7:00–9:00 am during the weekdays and from 8:00–9:30 am during the weekend.
The famous breakfast includes all of the following:
Made-to-order eggs, waffles, pancakes, steel cut oatmeal, and Canadian bacon
Variety of fresh fruit
Homemade muffins
Grits, turkey and pork sausage
Variety of cereals, yogurts, and bread
Coffee, milk, and juice
Individual items such as quiche, potato casserole and breakfast tacos (weekends only)
a guest can join you for breakfast; there is an additional charge of $20 per person, and advance notice to the innkeeper is required.

Rates
199 weekends and 179 weeknights during summer- based on the availability of course

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