The Whitehall
Hotel · Houston Downtown
Large city hotel in Downtown near the Theater District and light rail. Montrose is around 10 to 15 minutes away by car.
- ★ 4.5 on Google (4,214)
- Mid-range
- Rooftop pool
- Address
- 1700 Smith St
77002 Houston - Location
- Downtown; bars in Montrose about 10–15 minutes by car
- Price range
- Mid-range, price depends on dates (check current rates)
- Rooms
- Standard rooms, rather compact
- Crowd
- mixed, lots of business travellers
What makes the hotel special
Travel Gay lists The Whitehall among the gay-friendly hotels in Houston, and GayOut awards it 91 out of 100 points. Visit Houston’s LGBTQ+ guide also recommends it for a boys’ weekend. It has a bar, restaurant and rooftop pool and is handy for theatre and concerts.
Rooms and amenities
The staff are often praised. According to GayOut reviews the building is older, the windows and walls let noise through, and parking costs around 50 dollars a night.
A good fit if you …
- want to combine Downtown culture and Montrose nightlife
- are looking for a solid city hotel with a pool
Not ideal if you …
- expect quiet, modern rooms
Contact
Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Travel Gay (Houston hotels), GayOut (Google rating: 4.5 stars, 4,214 reviews), Visit Houston LGBTQ+. Prices and amenities may change, please check before booking.
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