By Lars Tramilton
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Houston Children's Festival is an annual event that takes place in downtown Houston, Texas. The festival is full of entertainment and activities that children enjoy, from juggling and magicians to gymnastics, clowns, dancing and even science. The festival typically takes place in early April. For those planning to attend, there are some four-star hotels nearby.
Omni Houston Hotel
The Omni Houston Hotel is in the Galleria/Uptown Post area of the city. It is approximately 10 minutes away from the bustling action of downtown Houston. The hotel comes with features such as a full-service, complimentary exercise center; wellness spa; biking and jogging paths around the hotel; two outdoor pools, one of which is heated; jazz entertainment every Thursday evening; automated teller; 24-hour business facility; laundry service; 24-hour room service; gift shop; and security safe. The hotel is pet-friendly, though the pet must weigh fewer than 25 pounds; there is a $50 fee that is nonrefundable.
Omni Houston Hotel
4 Riverway
Houston, Texas 77056
(713) 871-8181
www.omnihotels.com
Renaissance Houston Hotel Greenway Plaza
The Renaissance Houston Hotel Greenway Plaza is a Marriott accommodation close to the Galleria shopping center. The hotel offers a slew features, such as a large event/meeting space (26,215 square feet in total), Starbucks coffee shop, two on-site restaurants, free shuttle service (within three miles of the hotel), guest parking, shoeshine service, business facility, concierge, drugstore, room service, laundry and dry-cleaning. The hotel is 100% nonsmoking.
Renaissance Houston Hotel Greenway Plaza
6 Greenway Plaza E.
Houston, Texas 77046
(713) 629-1200
www.marriott.com
Magnolia Hotel Houston
The Magnolia Hotel Houston is a boutique accommodation in downtown Houston. It is near attractions such as the George R. Brown Convention Center, the Houston Opera, Minute Maid Ballpark and Houston Aquarium. The hotel offers flexible event/meeting space, free wireless high-speed Internet access, large ballroom, free American-style buffet breakfast every morning, free cookies every night, lounge and 24-hour exercise center. The hotel consists of 314 rooms and suites.
Magnolia Hotel Houston
1100 Texas Ave.
Houston, Texas 77002
(713) 221-0011
www.magnoliahotelhouston.com
Alden Houston
The Alden Houston is a downtown boutique accommodation near Reliant Stadium, Minute Maid Ballpark, the Toyota Center and the George R. Brown Convention Center. The hotel consists of 97 guest rooms with amenities such as round-the-clock room service, a 24-hour exercise center, free high-speed wireless Internet access, business center, concierge service, security safe, flat-screen television, free morning newspaper delivery, minibar and express checkout.
Alden Houston
1117 Prairie St.
Houston, Texas 77002
(832) 200-8800
www.aldenhotels.com
Hotel Derek
The Hotel Derek is situated just across from the Galleria and the entertainment district. The hotel features free shoeshine service, outdoor swimming pool, 24-hour exercise center, concierge service, laundry, dry-cleaning, spa treatments, business facility, free newspaper, free wireless high-speed Internet access, 37-inch high-definition flat-screen television and security safe.
Hotel Derek
2525 W. Loop S.
Houston, Texas 77027
(713) 961-3000
www.hotelderek.com
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About the Author:
Lars Tramilton has been writing professionally since 2007. His work has appeared in a variety of online publications, including CareerWorkstation. Tramilton received a bachelor's degree with a focus on elementary education from Kean University.
