ArchFan Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Those are Marriott Rewards Platinum™ level amenities.Wow, and to think that I was impressed that a Mormon-owned chain would offer in-room coffee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post downtownian Posted November 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2014 The sign is up (iPhone night quality is poor): Also, I am eternally grateful to the JW for improving the view from my loft: 806 Main before pic from HAIF: 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Awesome! Monarch should be happy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Awesome pic! Looks like you're in a great location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfastx Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Sick place man. Thanks for the update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Wow that is so 80's Glad to see some of Houston's history is being refurbished or in this case, unearthed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 While I am disappointed with the restaurant atmosphere (a shame really), I have already reached out to my company's travel/logistics buyer to attempt negotiate a rate for this hotel. My guess based on what I have seen here is that the service and accommodations will be top notch.I think that people will enjoy staying there and tunnel access is a big plus. We do a bunch of entertaining (business dinners, etc) those likely won't work well (bar, lobby, TV's, etc) and we will need to go to our other haunts. I also didn't see on my one visit if there was a "private dining area" that could be booked for small parties. Quattro has the wine room and two other function rooms. Same with Mortons and others. JW might, I just don't know. If it did, that would be a plus and we might be able to book a few more things there.I think that my takeaway is this: put folks up there for their stay but plan business meals elsewhere. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 While I am disappointed with the restaurant atmosphere (a shame really), I have already reached out to my company's travel/logistics buyer to attempt negotiate a rate for this hotel. My guess based on what I have seen here is that the service and accommodations will be top notch.I think that people will enjoy staying there and tunnel access is a big plus. We do a bunch of entertaining (business dinners, etc) those likely won't work well (bar, lobby, TV's, etc) and we will need to go to our other haunts. I also didn't see on my one visit if there was a "private dining area" that could be booked for small parties. Quattro has the wine room and two other function rooms. Same with Mortons and others. JW might, I just don't know. If it did, that would be a plus and we might be able to book a few more things there.I think that my takeaway is this: put folks up there for their stay but plan business meals elsewhere.ninth floor optimum dining area / room is currently undergoing renovations. should be open at some point this month (november). this room goes back to the original owners private space. it has a gorgeous fireplace and a few beautiful amenities. upon my very own personal view, once completed... this magnificent space shall accommodate your private socials like royalty.... just sayin... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 omg... the sign is now up upon the porte cochere! much obliged as per the wonderful illustrations downtownian. hopefully we can get nate99 / triton / larry dierker to present a few larger than life pics of this final piece to the gateway of luxury... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL BUILDING! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tigereye Posted November 12, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 12, 2014 From street level. Porte Cochére has recessed LED lighting. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 beautiful illustration tigereye!i am almost certain that the brands flags shall now follow installment.. simply gorgeous! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 ninth floor optimum dining area / room is currently undergoing renovations. should be open at some point this month (november). this room goes back to the original owners private space. it has a gorgeous fireplace and a few beautiful amenities. upon my very own personal view, once completed... this magnificent space shall accommodate your private socials like royalty.... just sayin...Well, that will be great. I am fairly often in need to book a dinner for 8-12 people. If the room is too small it's terrible. If the room is too big it feels like a cave. Hopefully this space might work. Personally, I like the way Quattro at the four seasons is laid out..... Bar area in the front, big dining room and 3 function rooms off to the sides. It is gracious and accommodating. Not sure how a room on the 9th floor will seem --- i don't want things to feel like a "function" but more of a "restaraunt dinner". after it is open, I might go take a quick look.Regardless, I commend Marriott for rehabbing this building and I wish them total success. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nate99 Posted October 20, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) New signage/graphics on Rusk side... Edited October 20, 2015 by Nate99 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 ^^^ wonderful illustration! thanks nate99, i love this place.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Amazing what a little signage does to that intersection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Otto Mation) Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 elnina999 has added a photo to the pool: Throughout the lobby, hallways, and even inside some guest rooms, the original iron support beams have been uncovered and made a central design feature as a nod to the hotel’s history. Made by the same workers who built the Brooklyn Bridge, the workers’ original stamp is still visible on some of the supports. JW Marriott, Houston Downtown View the full article 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 (edited) According to documents recently filed to the Harris County Clerk's office, the parcel where JW Marriott Hotel Downtown Houston is located has been sold. The building is also known as S.F. Carter Second National Bank Building. Documents indicate SWVPHouston Hotel LLC acquired the hotel property at 806 Main. SWVPHouston Hotel LLC is an entity of Southwest Value Partners, a San Diego-based real estate investment company. A termination agreement was also filed this month between Marriott Hotel and AVR Houston 806 Main Street LLC, a JW Marriott franchisee and previous property owner of 806 Main St. Edited November 12, 2022 by IntheKnowHouston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post editor Posted December 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 8, 2022 Work was underway on the adjacent, abandoned building yesterday. I'm pretty sure I read here on HAIF that the abandoned building is going to become part of the hotel next door. Construction workers were inside and appeared to be gutting the place. Lots of debris. 8 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downtownian Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 On 12/8/2022 at 7:48 AM, editor said: Work was underway on the adjacent, abandoned building yesterday. I'm pretty sure I read here on HAIF that the abandoned building is going to become part of the hotel next door. Construction workers were inside and appeared to be gutting the place. Lots of debris. There is always that weird smell going from the building whenever I walk by 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rechlin Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 They are removing the old awning: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyt36 Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 On 12/8/2022 at 7:48 AM, editor said: Work was underway on the adjacent, abandoned building yesterday. I'm pretty sure I read here on HAIF that the abandoned building is going to become part of the hotel next door. Construction workers were inside and appeared to be gutting the place. Lots of debris. I could've sworn I read on here that the building (former Battlestein's) was sold by whoever owns the JW Marriott, but I can't seem to find the thread, so maybe I dreamt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn173 Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 According to documents recently filed to the Harris County Clerk's office, the parcel where JW Marriott Hotel Downtown Houston is located has been sold. The building is also known as S.F. Carter Second National Bank Building. Documents indicate SWVPHouston Hotel LLC acquired the hotel property at 806 Main. SWVPHouston Hotel LLC is an entity of Southwest Value Partners, a San Diego-based real estate investment company. A termination agreement was also filed this month between Marriott Hotel and AVR Houston 806 Main Street LLC, a JW Marriott franchisee and previous property owner of 806 Main St. https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/22874-jw-marriott-hotel-downtown-at-806-main-st/?do=findComment&comment=667033 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyt36 Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 10 hours ago, Brooklyn173 said: According to documents recently filed to the Harris County Clerk's office, the parcel where JW Marriott Hotel Downtown Houston is located has been sold. The building is also known as S.F. Carter Second National Bank Building. Documents indicate SWVPHouston Hotel LLC acquired the hotel property at 806 Main. SWVPHouston Hotel LLC is an entity of Southwest Value Partners, a San Diego-based real estate investment company. A termination agreement was also filed this month between Marriott Hotel and AVR Houston 806 Main Street LLC, a JW Marriott franchisee and previous property owner of 806 Main St. https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/22874-jw-marriott-hotel-downtown-at-806-main-st/?do=findComment&comment=667033 Thanks, I thought the adjacent building (former Battlestein's) was sold, not the actual hotel, so it wasn't owned by the hotel anymore. But, then again, maybe I dreamt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhjones74 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 22 hours ago, Brooklyn173 said: According to documents recently filed to the Harris County Clerk's office, the parcel where JW Marriott Hotel Downtown Houston is located has been sold. The building is also known as S.F. Carter Second National Bank Building. Documents indicate SWVPHouston Hotel LLC acquired the hotel property at 806 Main. SWVPHouston Hotel LLC is an entity of Southwest Value Partners, a San Diego-based real estate investment company. A termination agreement was also filed this month between Marriott Hotel and AVR Houston 806 Main Street LLC, a JW Marriott franchisee and previous property owner of 806 Main St. https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/22874-jw-marriott-hotel-downtown-at-806-main-st/?do=findComment&comment=667033 Does this mean that it won't be a JW Marriott anymore or will the new owners keep that brand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 6 hours ago, jhjones74 said: Does this mean that it won't be a JW Marriott anymore or will the new owners keep that brand? I think JW Marriott will remain at 806 Main St. About two or three weeks ago, new owners Southwest Value Partners filed a sales tax permit for JW Marriott. I assume that means it will continue to operate as a JW Marriott. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Houknew Posted December 19, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2022 I can’t reveal my sources but JW Marriott is expanding. Will also be adding a pool. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 16 hours ago, Houknew said: I can’t reveal my sources but JW Marriott is expanding. Will also be adding a pool. That's really good news for downtown 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 Good to hear it is staying. JP Morgan has most execs and VPs from NYC and London stay at this location, and we've heard nothing but good things about it whenever someone stays there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 7 hours ago, Triton said: Good to hear it is staying. JP Morgan has most execs and VPs from NYC and London stay at this location, and we've heard nothing but good things about it whenever someone stays there. I've stayed here once and it's a really nice hotel. My room had an ipad in it for guest services which didn't work. Spoke with the front desk and they said none of them worked correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 Awning is gone, and all the windows are open. Maybe they're airing it out? It's probably a bit rank in there. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 I love those windows. Another historical building saved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1363 Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 On 12/20/2022 at 7:31 AM, BeerNut said: I've stayed here once and it's a really nice hotel. My room had an ipad in it for guest services which didn't work. Spoke with the front desk and they said none of them worked correctly. I recently stayed at the HALL Arts Hotel in Dallas and had the exact same issue! Not sure why these 4 star hotels can't get their technology in order! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 On 12/8/2022 at 7:48 AM, editor said: Work was underway on the adjacent, abandoned building yesterday. I'm pretty sure I read here on HAIF that the abandoned building is going to become part of the hotel next door. Construction workers were inside and appeared to be gutting the place. Lots of debris. You're referring to the Battlestein's Building at 812 Main St. The property was purchased recently by Southwest Value Partners, who also acquired 806 Main St this fall. Here is the post about it in the Battlestein's topic: https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/31485-battlesteins-redevelopment-at-812-main-st On 11/12/2022 at 2:45 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: According to documents recently filed with the Harris County Clerk's office, the Battlestein's Building at 812 Main St has been sold. Documents indicate SWVP JW Houston LLC acquired the property. SWVP JW Houston LLC is an entity of Southwest Value Partners, a San Diego-based real estate investment company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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