AC Hotels by Marriott Houston Downtown
About AC Hotels by Marriott Houston Downtown
Comfortable Accommodations: Nestled within a historic building, the AC Hotel Houston Downtown offers a unique stay featuring complimentary WiFi, mini-fridges, air-conditioned rooms and deluxe bedding. Guests can enjoy pet friendly accommodations (fee applies). Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy an European style à la carte breakfast buffet at AC Kitchen (fee applies), on-site Starbucks® and unwind in the evening with tapas and drinks at the AC Lounge. Additional amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, on-site meeting space and free WiFi throughout the property. Prime Location: Popular nearby attractions include Daikin Park, Alley Theater, Houston Theater District, Toyota Center, Shell Energy Stadium The Downtown Aquarium and the George R. Brown Convention Center.
Amenities
- On-site parking
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting space
- Fitness center
- On-site dining
- Valet parking
- Bar / lounge
- Café / coffee shop
- Breakfast available
- Business center
- Express check-in / check-out
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Luggage storage
- Full kitchen / kitchenette
- Spa / sauna
- Pet friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transit access
- Smoke-free property
- Air conditioning
- Elevator
- In-room safe
Reviews
Guests generally have a positive experience at the hotel, appreciating its modern, clean rooms and comfortable beds. However, several reviews mention issues with the staff and services, including confusion about hotel policies, unavailability of valet, and slow response to maintenance requests. The location is praised for its proximity to downtown attractions and restaurants, but the presence of homeless people in the area is a concern for some.
- Modern, clean rooms with comfortable beds
- Great location near downtown attractions and restaurants
- Confusion and lack of knowledge about hotel policies among staff
- Inconsistent service quality, including issues with valet and maintenance
- 5/5
Everything was great and staff were extremely helpful!
- 5/5
The young lady Courtey at the front desk was awesome. Very professional and knowledgeable about the surrounding area.Check with to ensure were having a great stay.
- 5/5
Room was very clean and spacious. Great Showers! Staff was very friendly and well trained. Great Bartender! Convenient to Daikin Park for Astros game. Will definitely stay here again.
- 5/5
Very clean, great bed and shower had great pressure! We will be staying there again.
- 4.5/5
Room was nice and clean Breakfast was better then expected Location in city center was convenient Nice and helpful stuff Bed and mattress's - we are in Europe used to wider and more comfortable mattress’s. For USA it was better than expected.
- 4.5/5
The hotel is in the center of downtown, and there is a light-rail stop directly in front of it. The staff were really friendly, and I got good hospitality from the breakfast personnel who also freshly sliced their ham for me. The room was very spacious and clean, and it felt luxurious! Thumbs up for the complementary bottled water.
- 4/5
Everything N/A
- 0.5/5
Nothing Beware: Although our reservation stated that breakfast was included for 4 guests, the hotel charged us separately for breakfast. We explained that the booking was for four people and showed that breakfast was included, but we were still charged for all four guests. This was very upsetting and disappointing. Guests should carefully review their bill and confirm breakfast details at check-in to avoid unexpected charges.
- 5/5
All the staffs are accommodating and helpful .
- 4/5
Mattress wasn't comfortable, but the room was nice
- 5/5
In loved mostly everything about the stay definitely very clean and upscale environment. No access to microwave and also breakfast doesn’t have a variety of breakfast items, more so just pastries.
- 5/5
I absolutely loved the staff! Thanks Blu and Austin! I had all of the amenities I needed.there’d nothing I could pinpoint that I didn’t like.
- 5/5
Clean and comfortable. Everything was so great.
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 5/5
Service from Front Desk.
- 5/5
It was so fancy and the location was great
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 5/5
Amazing experience
- 5/5
it was nice
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 5/5
Everything!! Parking is pricey but valet is always on point.
- 5/5
Everything was amazing. We love...
- 5/5
Room was so comfortable and the staff were great!
- 5/5
The view of downtown Houston N/A
- 4/5
Very good
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 5/5
Very clean. Very comfy No pool
- 5/5
Very clean. Very comfy No pool
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 4/5
The breakfast choices were limited
- 5/5
Great for solo travelling
- 5/5
Staff was nice. Room was clean. Was only able to eat oatmeal at breakfast due to lack of gluten and dairy free options. Was only a few blocks away from the convention center so not too bad of a ride. Curtains didn't quite fit the windows. Need more towels in the future also. Wish they had queens vs double beds also.
- 5/5
Excellent property & very cheerful, helpful staff. Excellent food and drinks at the bar. My only complaint was that the sink drained slow and the hair conditioner bottle in the shower was empty. But very nice property.
- 5/5
Room was very nice. We enjoyed a drink from Blue at the hotel bar. There were also some nice bars and restaurants within walking distance.
- 5/5
For the purpose of our trip, this location was perfect! We were in Houston to watch FIFA game at NRG stadium. Red train line was literally in front of hotel which brought us directly to stadium. This hotel was also located in a very nice & safe part of downtown Houston. Lots of bars & restaurants in the area. The staff at this property made us feel welcomed! So polite and professional.
- 5/5
Delightful hotel and staff.
- 5/5
Great hotel room, Starbucks in the lobby and a tram stop out front.
- 5/5
I loved the Front desk staff, they were helpful and kind. It was a pleasant stay for sure.
- 5/5
Upon arrival, the young woman who checked me in gave me several choices on my room location (different floors, near the elevator or not, etc.) She was so nice and friendly. I had a little night cap at the bar before heading to my room and had a wonderful time! The bartender (Justin) was so great! He made my night. The burger on the menu surpassed my expectations too! Headed up to my room and everything was in its place, spic’n span CLEAN and comfortable. I’ll definitely be back.
- 5/5
Easy checking, great room and good location. Inside rooms are super quite!
- 5/5
The valet attendants were also fantastic. I didn’t catch their names, but they were friendly, professional, and always retrieved our car quickly. The room was beautiful, well laid out, and the shower had perfect water pressure. One small recommendation would be to address a slight older carpet smell in the hallways. Adding diffusers or a pleasant scent could make an already great experience even better. I loved the added security of needing a key card to access the guest floors, and having both armed security and a police officer on-site at night provided extra peace of mind. I brought my fiancé here for Father’s Day, and he absolutely loved it. The location was perfect, with a food hall right across the street and easy access to downtown Houston. Although the hotel is across from the train station, we couldn’t hear the trains from our room at all. Valet parking was a little pricey, but that’s to be expected in downtown Houston. Overall, the staff, location, cleanliness, and value were excellent. We would definitely stay here again. Keep up the great work! ❤️🏨✨
- 5/5
Excellent customer service
- 5/5
Great location, nice clean small rooms, decent bar, great staff.
- 5/5
Clean Room.Great staff
- 3/5
The lighting was dim throughout hotel. Inside the room, lights were fine, however wish the restroom lights were brighter. For woman applying makeup, bringing extra lighting and personal hand mirror is highly recommended. Bed was comfortable and room had adjustable AC access. No parking available, only valet. We were told valet would be a one time charge of $50-$60, but ended up being a total of $70 with service fees and taxes!(Which was not explained to us over the phone when we called to ask) Overall, overnight stay was decent, but wouldn’t really recommend.
- 5/5
10/10 experience, friendly staff and clean rooms
- 5/5
Starting with the valet and check-in service, the associates were extremely welcoming. I had a slight mishap but the front desk assisted in resolving it. Overall, great location, great room, and great service!
- 5/5
Awesome
- 5/5
Very clean and located in downtown Houston around a lot of restaurants
- 5/5
Room and staff were great. The breakfast buffet could definitely be improved upon.
- 4/5
Good
- 5/5
Great stay
- 3/5
The elevator stopped working and it was inconvenient
- 4/5
Room was comfortable, but there is a tram that runs adjacent to the property very late into the night and early in the morning
- 5/5
👍
- 3/5
The elevators stopped working so that was inconvenient and the room door would close shut.
- 2/5
When I got there it was ok, the staff was good but the hotel itself self wasn’t that good. For the price I would expect a lot better. My sink was clogged up and the elevator stopped working a few times on my two day day. I mean it isn’t that bad but if your going to pay that much might as well stay somewhere else.
- 5/5
Stayed for One Night while Enjoying an Astros Game. No Problems. Staff was Friendly and Helpful. Property Was Clean. Starbucks and Bar were on Property. Within Walking Distance of Ballpark.
- 4/5
Breakfast was great, staff was friendly, the only thing to be cautious about is the amount of homeless people surrounding the property but security is on sight.
- 3/5
Booking this hotel I had high expectations since at other AC hotels I had an amazing experience. However, this property was a bit different. This hotel is located downtown Houston so please be aware of the many homeless people hanging around. Checking in was breeze everyone at the front desk was friendly and helpful. After checking in we decided to grab a drink at the hotel's bar and the bartender there was extremely rude. Questioning why we were asking questions about drink ingredients and overall being rude and unprofessional. Needless to say we never returned to the bar our entire stay. The hotel room was okay smaller than expected. The bed was really soft. The housekeeping staff were really friendly and helpful. Having a Starbucks on the property was a plus for us unfortunately one day of our stay they had to shutdown due system failure. My only suggestion is to train the staff on customer service and professionalism. Myself among other visitors wasn't pleased with the unpleasant service we received for the price we had paid.
- 5/5
The breakfast buffet was a little unusual with cold cuts instead of bacon or sausage. But the waffles were good and there was a good selection of fresh fruit.
- 4/5
Location was great and the Starbucks attached to the hotel was definitely a bonus!
- 1/5
I’m sure it’s a nice hotel but what they don’t tell you is that even if you book on here and pay in full, SIX MONTHS in advance, they can still be overbooked (because rewards members take precedent?) and move you to a Holiday Inn several blocks away once you arrive. No prior notice (even though this was already decided prior to our arrival). It was extremely inconvenient and disheartening. I’m sure it’s a nice hotel but we didn’t make it past the lobby. Valet people were super nice and the manager was nice enough and apologized but the way this all works is just insane.
- 4/5
Friendly staff, clean facility, convenience of a Starbucks in the building
- 5/5
Austin and Sara were amazing. They listen provided me a tooth brush and tooth paste. I left my at home, share info on the area and were very professional and friendly.
- 4/5
Property in a great location!
- 5/5
Clean room spacious, friendly staff!
- 2/5
There were homeless people all around the hotel begging. Valet was SIXTY FOUR dollars a day. The lobby gave luxury vibes but the actual rooms and hallways gave MOTEL. Rooms were super SMALL I could reach my leg onto the other bed from my bed . LOW WATER PRESSURE from the sink . Bathroom shower was nice . Staff was mid could’ve been more welcoming . The staff when I was leaving was fine . This place is overly hyped .
- 5/5
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- 5/5
The overall experience was amazing. Small hotel with a large hotel feel. The employees are all super amazing and friendly. Willing to assist with any request and just made it an enjoyable stay.
- 3/5
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- 5/5
The valet was horrible … worst valet I have ever experienced very unprofessional
- 5/5
Clean
- 5/5
The host was very helpful and pleasant
- 5/5
Everything was great!
- 5/5
Great stay. Hotel has a great location to everything you'd need during your stay.
- 5/5
Beautiful
- 4/5
Rooms were clean, showers were unique
- 3/5
Yes..good services...just ...my reservation is king side....and in front desk give me double bed...
- 5/5
Yes everything was clean
- 5/5
Great room!
- 3/5
Room was fine but issues with toilet not flushing; then lobby restrooms were shut down. Elevators stopped working so it was quite a hike to the 9th floor. Egg dish on buffet was cold. Just lots of little things.
- 5/5
I had an amazing stay at AC Hotel. The property was spotless and truly felt luxury from the moment I arrived. The staff was welcoming, professional, and went above and beyond to be accommodating. Despite the challenging weather conditions in Houston, they handled everything with grace, patience, and genuine care. You could tell they truly wanted guests to feel comfortable and taken care of. I would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a clean, upscale experience with exceptional service.
- 5/5
Friendly staff. Great location. Very clean room.
- 5/5
It was clean and very quiet . Location was great for the bars on main took the metro that was right in front of the door. Would book again
- 5/5
Beautiful and clean room! The staff were super personable, helpful and kind also!
- 5/5
Great hotel and staff
- 5/5
The rooms was spacious very clean and comfortable. the staff was also very friendly upon arrival and during checkout.
- 5/5
Rooms were nice and clean and staff was very friendly
- 4/5
Great customer service from the from desk staff as well as housekeeping! Rooms were nice, bags of keep sake lavender and wine available was a nice touch!
- 4/5
Hosts were very courteous and the hotel and rooms were very clean and well maintained. Only issue I had was, I wish they could have explained the self parking a bit better. I was only staying for one night and they pretty much make it seem like all the parking garages charge you every time on the in and out, when in fact, they don't.
- 5/5
Great stay!
- 5/5
Perfect location, good food
- 5/5
Everything
- 5/5
Great room and staff
- 3/5
Great property, bad location. Homeless people all over.
- 5/5
Location was good, hotel was clean , Austin was friendly , connected over zodiac sign
- 5/5
Really nice hotel.
- 5/5
Check in was easy and staff was very nice. Good size room and very clean. Great location. Close to lots of restaurants.
- 5/5
Impressed with everything
- 5/5
Hotel location was great. Ample breakfast bar.
- 5/5
Very friendly and helpful staff. Nice room and breakfast.
- 4/5
The room was clean but did smell of flatulence upon entry.
- 5/5
The location, staff, and property were all excellent. I was accidentally overcharged for one extra day of valet parking, but that small issue didn’t take away from how much I enjoyed my stay or the wonderful service from the staff.
- 5/5
Great service
- 5/5
Good
- 5/5
Everything was perfect
- 5/5
Super friendly staff, awesome location, walking distance to restaurants and bars. Onsite restaurant/bar is a huge plus. No attached parking but there are lots close by.
- 3/5
The hotel was at a great location and had a good service, but only issue was the mattress. We got a king size bed and the mattress was terrible. It was way to soft you could feel the bottom part of the bed. The pillows were also bad and uncomfortable. Overall great location but just beds could be better.
- 5/5
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- 5/5
The front desk folks were very helpful and the room was clean and comfortable.
- 5/5
Amazing
- 5/5
Very clean room and exceptionally friendly staff.
- 5/5
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- 5/5
Very clean rooms staff 10 out of 10
- 1/5
Valet parked my truck and I got a $250 ticket .. after I paid valet for parking it. Ridiculous!!
- 5/5
I had the pleasure of meeting the night crew, Keith and Brittany, during my stay. Despite it being around 3 a.m. each time my husband and I approached the front desk, they were both incredibly friendly, energetic, and welcoming. Our interactions went beyond small talk they shared great conversation and even gave us awesome recommendations for places to eat and party in Houston. I truly enjoyed my stay and can’t wait to rebook when I return!
- 5/5
Everything were great, the rooms were clean, bed comfortable, service great, didn’t get to try the bar but i will be back to try it overall i loved my stay here.
- 5/5
Great stay!!