luxury downtown houston hotel in the center of it all
Calendar of Events
downtown houston is teeming with numerous things to do and alden-houston is the perfect hideaway in the center of it all. relax in luxury accommodations and indulge in smart amenities at our conveniently situated hotel in downtown houston and then set out to explore the offerings in the surrounding area. from theater to great shopping, entertainment and beyond, downtown houston is the place to see and alden-houston the ideal vantage point.
theater district
the houston theater district is ranked second in the nation for the number of theater seats in a downtown area and is one of only 5 cities with permanent professional resident companies in all of the major performing arts disciplines of opera, ballet, music, and theater.
- Alley Theatre (5 blocks)- includes the Hubbard Stage and the Neuhaus Stage, presenting a wide range of plays. contact at: (713) 220-5700
- Wortham Center (7 blocks) - home to the Houston Ballet and Houston Grand Opera. contact at: (713) 237-1439
- Hobby Center for the Performing Arts (10 blocks) - world-class concert hall and music center. contact at: (713) 315-2400
- Jones Hall (5 blocks) contact at: (713) 227-3974
entertainment
jazz lounges such as the Red Cat Jazz Cafe create a fantastic jazz music scene in the houston area. For those that prefer rock, house, acoustic, hip-hop, there is something for everyone near our downtown houston hotel.
- Continental Club (713) 529-9666 3700 Main St
- Engine Room (713) 654-7846 1515 Pease St
- LA Carafe (713) 229-9399 813 Congress St
- Lone Star Saloon (713) 757-1616 1900 Travis St
- Mercury Room (713) 225-6372 1008 Prairie St
- Red Cat Jazz Cafe (713)226-7870 924 Congress St
- Sambuca (713) 224-5299 909 Texas St
discovery green
this 12-acre park offers numerous outdoor things to do in downtown houston, including walking trails, natural gardens, kinder lake, a model boat area, an ice skating rink, dining and more. for general information please contact the park at (713) 400-7336
shopping
the Park Shops are a collection of stores that make up what is essentially the houston downtown mall. bounded by Macy's Downtown and Houston Center, the Park Shops include favorite stores such as Dress Barn, Radio Shack, Hogan’s Jewelers, Designs by Dorli as well as dining and salons. contact at: (713) 759-1442
parks
Houston is home to many parks and jogging trails, offering tranquil escapes in and around the city. The Alden is located within walking distance of many of these parks, including Market Square Park, Allen’s Landing, and Tranquility Park.
Theater | |||
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615 Texas Avenue |
Houston, TX |
5 blocks |
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501 Texas Avenue |
Houston, TX |
9 blocks |
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800 Bagby Street #300 |
Houston, TX |
10 blocks |
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615 Louisiana St #101 |
Houston, TX |
2.2 miles |
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Entertainment | |||
1515 Pease Street |
Houston, TX |
1 mile |
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813 Congress Street |
Houston, TX |
8 blocks |
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1900 Travis Street |
Houston, TX |
1.1 miles |
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1008 Prairie Street |
Houston, TX |
2 blocks |
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924 Congress Street |
Houston, TX |
8 blocks |
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909 Texas Street |
Houston, TX |
2 blocks |
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Shopping | |||
1200 McKinney Street |
Houston, TX |
7 blocks |
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Parks and Jogging Trails | |||
500 Allen Parkway |
Houston, TX |
2.3 miles |
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1100 Bagby Street |
Houston, TX |
2.8 miles |
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1008 Prairie Street |
Houston, TX |
2 blocks |
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400 Rusk Street |
Houston, TX |
12 blocks |
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1500 McKinney Street |
Houston, TX |
11 blocks |
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301 Milam Street |
Houston, TX |
8 blocks |
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501 Texas Avenue |
Houston, TX |
10 blocks |
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6501 Memorial Drive |
Houston, TX |
5 miles |
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6201 Hermann Park Drive |
Houston, TX |
4.5 miles |
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Heights Boulevard |
Houston, TX |
4.3 miles |
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6100 Main Street |
Houston, TX |
3.8 miles |
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Buffalo Bayou Park | |||
100 Sabine Street |
Houston, TX |
1.3 miles |
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1100 Bagby Street |
Houston, TX |
2.8 miles |
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401 S Heights Boulevard |
Houston, TX |
3 miles |
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400 Texas Avenue |
Houston, TX |
9 blocks |
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1001 Commerce Street |
Houston, TX |
8 blocks |
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