About Courtyard by Marriott Houston Kemah
Located near the Kemah Boardwalk Marina and waterfront amusement park, the Holiday Inn Kemah (Near Boardwalk) features a fitness center and an outdoor pool.
Rooms provide cable TV and free wired/wireless Internet, along with conveniences such as coffee makers, microwaves, mini-fridges, and free newspapers. Suites offer kitchenettes and extra living space.
Facilities at the hotel include a 24-hour business center, multiple meeting spaces, coin-op laundry, and same day dry cleaning. Concierge and porter services, ice machines, and a safety deposit box are among the other conveniences.
The on-site restaurant, the Sporting News Grill, is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Meals cost extra, but children under 12 eat free with a paying adult. The hotel also has a cocktail lounge.
The Holiday Inn Kemah (Near Boardwalk) lies within seven miles of Space Center Houston and within a 35-minute drive of Galveston Pleasure Pier and the Grand 1894 Opera House.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Great location
Guests love being within walking distance of the Boardwalk, where you'll find some great live music venues and bars, along with popular dining spots such as Landry's Seafood and the Bubba Gump Seafood Co. Area attractions are easily accessible thanks to the nearby I-45.
positive:
Clean and comfortable surroundings
Whether commenting on the rooms and suites or the communal areas of the hotel, guests typically describe the surroundings as clean and comfortable. Guests also remark that the facilities and conveniences such as ice machines are all found to be well maintained.
positive:
Nice breakfast
Guests tend to enjoy the buffet breakfast served at the Sporting News Grill, describing both the quality and choice of food available as impressive. The option to enjoy in-room dining was a plus point for many, and guests find this service was quick and efficient.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Parking presents occasional problems
A small number of guests had problems finding a space in the parking lot, often describing the problem as worse if you arrive at the hotel later on in the day. Several guests had to find alternative parking elsewhere.
negative:
Some complaints about the air-conditioning
Feedback about this hotel suggests that not everyone is all that impressed with the air-conditioning units. Some guests who complained simply found the units were not very efficient, but most just thought they were too noisy.
negative:
Infrequent issues
While most of the reviews for this hotel are favorable, guests do report occasional issues. Aside from the parking and air-conditioning, these include comments about the pool being a little small and a lack of free coffee. Some guests also mention that they provided front desk staff with a credit card for identification purposes but were actually charged a deposit for incidentals.