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Courtyard by Marriott Houston Rice University

3.0 star property
Hotel with free local shuttle, near Rice University

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Property amenity
Lobby lounge
Flat-screen TV
Reception
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Gym

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Pool View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
2929 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX, 77005

What's nearby

  • Greenway Plaza - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lakewood Church - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Rice University - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Houston Zoo - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • MD Anderson Cancer Center - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Wheeler Station - 4 min drive
  • Houston Station - 14 min drive
  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Courtyard by Marriott Houston Rice University

Hotel near Rice University
Consider a stay at Courtyard by Marriott Houston Rice University and take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site restaurant, Courtyard Bistro, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour gym and a business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and self parking (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises, wedding services, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 100 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, recycling, and mini fridges

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle up to 3 mi
  • Self parking on site (USD 15 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; USD 4.75 to 18.20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Courtyard Bistro

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Double sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 0.48 percent destination fee will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 4.75 to 18.2 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 15.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Courtyard Houston West
Courtyard Houston West University
Courtyard Marriott Houston West University
Courtyard Marriott University Hotel Houston West
Courtyard Marriott Houston West University Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Houston West University
Courtyard by Marriott Houston Rice University Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Houston Rice University Houston
Courtyard by Marriott Houston Rice University Hotel Houston

Frequently asked questions

Does Courtyard by Marriott Houston Rice University have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Courtyard by Marriott Houston Rice University pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Courtyard by Marriott Houston Rice University?

Self parking is available for USD 15.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Courtyard by Marriott Houston Rice University?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Courtyard by Marriott Houston Rice University?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Courtyard by Marriott Houston Rice University located?

Located in Greenway Plaza-Upper Kirby, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Greenway Plaza and within 3 mi (5 km) of Rice University and MD Anderson Cancer Center. Color Factory Houston and Lakewood Church are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Courtyard by Marriott Houston Rice University Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 525 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magally

The staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a relaxing stay over Xmas.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

LUCY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

TARUVAR

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Decent hotel to stay for a day at max
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and comfortable stay :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Yelena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Though the property is pretty good, it’s not eco-friendly. Not a single recycling receptacle on the property
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very nice people and clean but not a welcoming lobby area or entrance. The rooms are very basic and the ac heater was a bit noisy. The staff was wonderful but I would not stay here again for four days.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Under construction
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to river oaks area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was great - very friendly and accommodating. First floor is being completely renovated so there is no restaurant and lobby area. During the day, there is construction noise although they inform you about this upon arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

George

Disliked: Amenities
This property is under severe reconstruction. Stay away until work is completed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recently remodelled...Rooms are great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk ladies were very nice. The hotel also smelt so good!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Edward

Construction was very noisy. Very limited food available because the kitchen wasn’t working. Staff was very nice, pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay. Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice quiet area close to freeway access

Very nice hotel with a quiet setting. Near the freeway, medical center area, and plenty of restaurants
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our memorial weekend stay

Our stay was very wonderful! Front desk was nice upon greeting and checking in and out we had zero issues, and we basically had the pool and hot tub all to ourselves which was really nice as well, the room was nice and clean the bed however is very firm but still comfy but definitely would stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great two night stay - staff & hotel awesome

Great two night stay. The hotel was awesome and the staff was also!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel. My only issue is with the parking lot only having about 25 parking spots.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice desk staff and the room was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone and everything was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024