If you are planning to visit Houston with your family or just looking for a staycation in H-town, there is no better time than this holiday season. With fascinating light displays and holiday decorations throughout the city, including 12 themed villages covering dozens of blocks downtown, performing arts, holiday festivals, Christmas markets, delicious food, and family-friendly events, your 2024 holidays in Houston will certainly be jolly. And if you add to this can´t-miss list special holiday offers from Houston hotels, the next thought that will cross your mind will be simple and short: “Houston, here we go!”
Marriott Marquis Houston
Experience Texas Winter Lights at Marriott Marquis Houston at the Altitude Rooftop & Pool, famous for its Texas-shaped lazy river. Through December 31, 2024, it is transformed into an interactive light experience with thousands of twinkling lights and winter-themed activations. Guests can enjoy immersive light displays from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. nightly. The essential experience is complimentary for all hotel guests, but if you want a real VIP experience, take the package Upgrade Your Experience at Texas Winter Lights, which includes VIP access to Texas Winter Lights for up to 4 people (up to 2 tickets for King rooms, up to 4 for Queen rooms), $25 food & beverage credit and upgrade to the pool-view guest room. New this year, the Marry & Bright Proposal Package is specially designed for couples. This enchanting experience includes a private igloo under the sparkling Texas Winter Lights with a bottle of champagne and hors d'oeuvres, two tickets to Texas Winter Lights, a luxurious night in a suite at the Marriott Marquis Houston, a relaxing spa treatment for two, and valet. It’s everything you need to pop the question in unforgettable style.
Hilton Americas-Houston
Hilton Americas-Houston invites you to celebrate the season at its winter wonderland, which features over 80,000 sparkling lights, holiday dining, life-sized chocolate displays, and more. Make the most of the holiday season with their ‘Tis the Season Package, available from November 15th, 2024 through January 2nd., 2025. This exclusive offer includes a daily breakfast buffet, Green Mountain Energy Ice skating tickets at Discovery Green for each registered adult, and a special treat for children upon arrival. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi as you relax and embrace the joy of the season. Don't miss their festive Breakfast with Santa experience at 1600 Bar + Grille on Saturdays and Sundays, December 7-22, from 9 am to 1 pm. Bring the family and capture holiday memories with Santa at a unique Holiday Selfie Station!
Chocolate display in 2023
Other offers at Hilton Americas-Houston you might want to check: Breakfast, Parking & WiFi - Enjoy your getaway with a full breakfast buffet for two, self-parking for one car, and WiFi; Park & Stay - Get daily parking each night of your stay; Experience the Stay - with an on-property credit and additional perks, like premium WiFi and early check-in.
Four Seasons Hotel Houston
Enjoy the very best of Houston from this urban resort in the heart of downtown. The Inclusive Holiday Package, valid for selected dates between November 21, 2024 and January 5, 2025, includes daily full American breakfast for two at Toro Toro or through in-room dining, lunch for two at Bayou & Bottle or The Pool Deck Café once per stay, dinner for two at Toro Toro once per stay, drink for two at Bandista or Bayou & Bottle once per stay, nightly valet parking one vehicle, and 15% savings on treatments in the Spa.
Hotel ZaZa Houston Museum District
For an exotic party on December 31 (10 p.m. - 2 a.m.), reserve NYE at ZaZa package. It includes overnight accommodations, 2 NYE party wristbands at check-in and New Year’s Day elevated brunch for two guests per room, including mimosas & more! Dress to impress in your best cocktail attire and dance to today’s hottest hits. Enjoy wine, beer & cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, decadent activations, heightened experiences and spectacular entertainment, lavish midnight countdown & bubbly toast. NYE party and brunch are exclusive to overnight guests of Hotel ZaZa. Stay dates must be between December 30th, 2024 and January 1st, 2025. Ring in the New Year in style!
The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa
Perks & Presents package (November 24 through December 30, 2024) lets you step into a magical wonderland this season, with twinkling trees, splendid décor, Houston's largest mistletoe kissing ball, and a Merry Mansions gingerbread house display above the Great Room Lobby's 30-foot fireplace. Enjoy holiday entertainment by the fire, a menu of delectable holiday cocktails, and a collectible Kitty Keller ornament to hang on your tree! This holiday package includes specially-priced guestroom accommodations, 2 complimentary holiday-themed cocktails at The Bar at The Houstonian per stay, hand-painted glass Merry Mansions holiday ornament ($36 value), complimentary transportation to The Galleria and River Oaks District for holiday shopping and dining, complimentary holiday coloring books & crayons for children in the room, complimentary self-parking, late check-out on Sunday if applies to stay and access to the exclusive Houstonian Club with three temperature-controlled pools. There are no resort fees, and a convenient 48-hour cancellation policy is in place.
Great Wolf Lodge
Looking for the perfect place to create unforgettable memories with your family? Look no further than the new Great Wolf Lodge, a hub for family entertainment in Webster, where you'll find a treasure trove of engaging and fun activities tailored for kids of all ages. The resort features 532 family-friendly suites, an expansive 92,000-square-foot indoor water park (heated to a comfortable 84 degrees), a 61,000-square-foot adventure park, and a collection of eateries and retail offerings, all under one roof. From magical indoor activities to a wide range of things to do, their events are your gateway to a world of non-stop fun! This holiday season, Great Wolf Lodge includes in your stay the Snowland Celebration, an immersive winter wonderland filled with special seasonal events, winter activities, crafts, visits with Santa Claus, and more. This special offer is valid for stays from November 25 to January 6. View details.
Westin Collection - Houston Galleria
Make your holiday shopping stress-free and exciting with the Holiday Retail Retreat package offered by The Westin Oaks Houston at The Galleria and The Westin Galleria Houston, both directly attached to The Galleria, Houston's top retail and dining destination with over 400 stores (including 70 that are unique to the area). Unwind with deluxe accommodations, complimentary Wi-Fi, and free valet parking—so you can focus on the fun. Plus, they are gifting you a $50 credit to use at The Galleria Mall.
The Chifley
The Chifley, the 284-suite boutique hotel just two blocks from the Galleria, has geared up this year with the Ho Ho Ho-Liday Theme Rooms offering to welcome you into themed rooms available from November 20 through January 3. The Tinsel Town Room (pictured) is a charming space that brings to life the joy of Santa’s North Pole workshop, where you’ll feel like one of Santa’s elves preparing for Christmas Eve. The Polar Experience Room is for those who dream of a winter wonderland. Surrounded by icicles and snowflakes, you’ll feel transported to the frozen heart of the South Pole. In Candy Cane Lane Room, you can relive classic Christmas charm. Its festive atmosphere will make you feel like you’ve entered Santa’s candy shop! Holiday cookies and hot chocolate are included in all of these rooms. Don't miss Tinsel Town Holiday Pop-Up Bar, located in the hotel’s Rouse Restaurant. It is open from November 20 to January 3 for holiday-themed cocktails and bites, live music on Fridays and Saturdays, special events, and theme nights.
JW Marriott by The Galleria
Experience the precious moments that families are made of with Indoor Ice Skating package at the completely renovated JW Marriott Houston by The Galleria across from The Galleria mall. In addition to luxury overnight accommodations and complimentary self-parking, you'll receive 2 tickets for admission to the indoor skating rink at The Galleria Mall along with vouchers for skate rental, so you'll be ready to skate, rent, and roll! Promo code: 11P (until December 11, 2024).
Hotel Zaza Memorial City
One of the top choices among hotels in the Energy Corridor, Hotel ZAZA Memorial City, a haven of oversized, well-appointed accommodations, including Concept Suites and The Magnificent Seven Suites, and thought-provoking art, has created the perfect Classic Christmas Package for family fun. It includes 4 tickets to the holiday new attraction Coca-Cola's Classic Christmas at Memorial City Mall, with dazzling lights, and an enchanting ice-skating trail, chocolate chip cookies & milk delivered in the room at 8 p.m. on your first night, and complimentary ZaZa Magic Carpet Ride drop-off and pick-up. Stay dates must be between November 22 and December 29, 2024.
The Moran CITYCENTRE
Enjoy to the fullest your holidays in one of Houston’s favorite shopping, dining, and lifestyle destinations, CITYCENTRE. The Moran CITYCENTRE hotel, located at the heart of it, makes it easier with their Houston Heights: Skyline, Shopping, Savories. Experience a two-night escape in Deluxe Junior Suite, boasting breathtaking views of Houston's skyline from The Moran CITYCENTRE. Elevate your getaway with an exhilarating helicopter ride over the city, followed by a shopping spree at CITYCENTRE using a $500 gift card. Indulge in a special chef's amenity, relish in late check-out privileges, and savor daily $100 Food & Beverage credits at The Moran. This package promises an extravagant retreat filled with adventure and indulgence.
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