Courtyard by Marriott Houston Rice University

3.0 star property

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Breakfast and dinner served
Exterior
Flat-screen TV
Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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2929 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX, 77005
  • Place, Greenway Plaza
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Richmond Avenue
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakewood Church
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Double Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Double Beds, Hearing Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Courtyard by Marriott Houston Rice University

This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Free WiFi in public areas and a free area shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/cafe and a hot tub are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Courtyard by Marriott Houston Rice University offers 100 accommodations with free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation has separate sitting areas and is furnished with double sofa beds. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Courtyard by Marriott Houston Rice University. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Greenway Plaza. Free WiFi in public areas, a free area shuttle and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a business centre
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Westheimer Road and a few minutes from Rice University
  • Free local-area shuttle service
Courtyard by Marriott Houston Rice University offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. Multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Courtyard by Marriott Houston Rice University. A free area shuttle within 3 miles is available. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Houston hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Courtyard Bistro – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle up to 3 miles
  • Parking on site (USD 15 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 0.475 per cent destination fee will be charged.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

Courtyard by Marriott Houston Rice University Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 525 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1004 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic experience staying at this hotel. Staff was great! Bed was very comfortable! I will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

rick

Restaurant closed. Bistro not fully stocked. All Staff were Great to make stay better.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. Staff was friendly and efficient. Would stay there again. The Silk Road restaurant was a good option - the food was good and the service was quite good as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was nice and room was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was courteous. Room clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Nice, comfortable hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melisia

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

Great place to stay

It was amazing and the people were friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very fine and meticulously clean place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dalton

Liked: Cleanliness
Waited over 10 minutes for coffee at the Starbucks downstairs and housekeeping didn’t make up room. On the plus side, good location and large room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette

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

8/10 Good

claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not loud, clean , nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Magally

The staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Food availability after 7 pm was poor. Items we received were bland at best. We requested food for our room and we had to pick it up at front desk. It was cold and incomplete requiring a second trip to front desk. Not much thought or effort put into menu or preparation. You can do better Marriott!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terrell

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

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Very nice

Very nice rooms and easy access to MD Anderson
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Marlena

BISTRO IS HORRIBLE!!!! Poorly staffed, poor food selection, staff rarely there and apparently unable to make coffee correctly
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JoAnne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was fine
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesly

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