Feature Photo: Artist rendering of a rooftop pool, restaurant and bar. Image: JW Marriott.
Posted: 6-22-2025
Houston (Harris County) — JW Marriott Houston Downtown will undergo a multimillion-dollar renovation and expansion that incorporates the historic Battelstein Building next door, hotel officials announced on June 16. The project aims to enhance guest offerings and transform the property into a premier hospitality destination ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Battelstein Building, a 10-story, 63,960-square-foot structure, housed a family-run department store from 1924 until its closure in 1981 and has remained vacant since. Recognized as a historic landmark in 2024, the building will now be integrated with the JW Marriott’s existing 22-story hotel, located in the Samuel F. Carter Building, which was initially opened in 2014.
The expansion will increase the hotel’s capacity from 328 to 384 guest rooms, including 89 suites. It will also add 10,000 square feet of meeting and event space, a redesigned ground-floor restaurant and lounge, and a rooftop venue featuring a bar, restaurant, and pool.
“This initiative represents an exciting evolution for the JW Marriott Houston Downtown,” said General Manager Jelle Vandenbroucke. “We are not just adding rooms—we are redefining the guest experience.” Construction is expected to be completed in early 2026.
Edited from news release.
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