Courtyard by Marriott Houston Rice University

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $134
$114 nightly
$134 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6

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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 WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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 WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Houston

With a stay at Courtyard by Marriott Houston Rice University in Houston (Greenway Plaza-Upper Kirby), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Westheimer Road and Rice University. .This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from MD Anderson Cancer Center and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from NRG Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Greenway Plaza - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Richmond Avenue - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Color Factory Houston - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Lakewood Church - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Westheimer Road - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Wheeler Station - 4 min drive
  • Kinder Station - 6 min drive
  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Los Tios - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bread Zeppelin - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Courtyard by Marriott Houston Rice University

Courtyard by Marriott Houston Rice University offers 100 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations have separate sitting areas and are furnished with double sofa beds. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. 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 center.
Stay in one of 100 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Partially open bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and complimentary newspapers.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle that operates within 3 miles.
Grab a bite to eat at Courtyard Bistro, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 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 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

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:

  • 0.475 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

Courtyard by Marriott Houston Rice University Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 525 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1005 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

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Musty smell in room, old building
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
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