The Whitehall Houston
room1700 Smith St, 77002-7317 HoustonConference hotel, 270 rooms, 11 meeting rooms, Capacity for up to 550 persons**, Largest meeting room 401,0 m²
- 15 kmDistance to the airport
15 km *
- 2 kmDistance to the train station
2 km *
Hotel description
Welcome to the The Whitehall Houston
Ideal for business and pleasure, our convenient downtown Houston location puts you in close proximity to many of the city’s must-see attractions and leading corporations.
A hub of gracious hospitality in the heart of downtown Houston, The Whitehall has, for nearly a half-century, reigned as the city’s premier hotel.
The Whitehall shines with iconic mid-century architecture, gracious Southern hospitality, and award-winning cuisine. The Whitehall reigns as Houston’s premier destination for elevated business travel
Payment options
Certifications
Hotel facilities
- keyboard_arrow_rightlift
- keyboard_arrow_rightparking
Hotel features/equipment
Safety/security equipment
- keyboard_arrow_rightFire alarm
- keyboard_arrow_rightSmoke detectors
- keyboard_arrow_rightSprinkler system
- keyboard_arrow_rightVideo surveillance of entrances
- keyboard_arrow_rightVideo surveillance of hotel lobby
- keyboard_arrow_rightVideo surveillance of hallways
- keyboard_arrow_rightHotel complies with country/state/local fire laws
- keyboard_arrow_rightAudible smoke alarms in guest room
- keyboard_arrow_rightAudible smoke alarm in hallways
- keyboard_arrow_rightAll guest rooms equipped with sprinklers
- keyboard_arrow_rightAll hallways equipped with sprinklers
- keyboard_arrow_rightHotel linked to fire station (Alarm automatically notifies fire station)
- keyboard_arrow_rightEmergency exits for each floor
- keyboard_arrow_rightParking area equipped with lights
- keyboard_arrow_rightVideo surveillance recorded 24 h a day
- keyboard_arrow_rightEmergency back-up generators
We speak
- keyboard_arrow_rightEnglish (GB)
Room features/equipment
Total number of rooms: 270
- keyboard_arrow_rightair conditioning
- keyboard_arrow_righttelephone
- keyboard_arrow_righthair dryer
- keyboard_arrow_rightsatellite / cable TV / radio
- keyboard_arrow_rightwork desk
- keyboard_arrow_rightroom safe
- keyboard_arrow_righthandicapped accessible
- keyboard_arrow_rightEmergency information
Catering
- keyboard_arrow_rightRestaurant
- keyboard_arrow_rightOutdoor gastronomy
- keyboard_arrow_rightBar
- keyboard_arrow_rightCafe/bistro
Sports and recreation at the hotel
- keyboard_arrow_rightOutdoor pool
- keyboard_arrow_rightFitness centre
Event rooms
Seating
| Room | m² | U-shape | Block | Banquet | Parlam. | Theatre | Bar tables | Chaircircle | Details |
| Bluebonnet Ballroom (AB) | 401 | 80 | 100 | 350 | 300 | 550 | 500 | ||
| Ambassador | 45.9 | 20 | 24 | 40 | 20 | 70 | 35 | ||
| Cougar | 57.1 | 25 | 30 | 50 | 30 | 60 | 50 | ||
| Gulf Coast A | 40.8 | 15 | 20 | 30 | 20 | 40 | 35 | ||
| Gulf Coast B | 44 | 15 | 20 | 30 | 20 | 40 | 35 | ||
| Whitehall | 84 | 30 | 40 | 80 | 50 | 110 | 100 | ||
| Houston B | 50.2 | 20 | 20 | 30 | 20 | 50 | 40 | ||
| Diplomat Boardroom | 25.2 | 12 | |||||||
| Executive | 36.3 | 15 | 20 | 30 | 15 | 35 | 25 | ||
| Bayou Ballroom (ABC) | 178 | 55 | 60 | 130 | 95 | 200 | 180 |
Meeting equipment
- keyboard_arrow_rightvideo conference
Location & directions
Arriving by car
From Airport (IAH) - take I-45 South to downtown. Take Exit 47D Pierce/Dallas, veer left onto Jefferson St. and go through Brazos St. light. Hotel is immediately on left. Airport (HOU) - From airport, take I-45 North to St. Joseph Parkway/Downtown Exit and stay to your right. Exit will turn into Pease St. Drive approximately 10 blocks to Smith Street. Hotel on the corner of Pease and Smith
Arriving by public transportation
Located in the heart of the central business district with close proximity to business and leisure destinations - near Minute Maid Park - Houston Toyota Center - George R Brown Convention Center - William P Hobby Airport