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By Andrew Walker

Where is the pool that shaped like Texas?

Marriott Marquis Houston’s Texas-shaped swimming pool earns national accolade.

How do you get into Texas-shaped pools?

Go up to the Parkview Terrace on the sixth floor to access the world’s only rooftop Texas-shaped river. But before you take a dive, day passes can be purchased from ResortPass.com, which start at $50.

How deep is the Texas-shaped pool?

The stats. The river is 3.6 feet deep and flows with a gentle current that carries guests around the state in less than 15 minutes. If the meandering shape of Texas was straightened out, the pool would be 510 feet long. It holds 140,000 gallons or 18,740 cubic feet.

Is the Texas-shaped pool heated?

This rooftop infinity pool is heated, so hotel guests can swim year-round. Or, take in the skyline from your perch in a pool deck cabana.

Is the Texas shaped lazy river heated?

At the Marriott Marquis Houston, their Texas-shaped rooftop lazy river is heated to 80 degrees and lined with thousands of Christmas lights all month long.

Is the Marriott Marquis Houston pool heated?

The pool area at the Marriott Marquis Houston. The lazy river and infinity pool are heated pools but “heated” to just about room temperature.

What time does the Texas shaped pool close?

Our Altitude Rooftop & Pool is the most unique pool experience in Downtown Houston. Our pool is open all year long, weather permitting, from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Enjoy our signature poolside parties all year round, from elevated weekend experiences to unique holiday happenings.

What floor is the Texas pool?

The pool/spa is located on the 6th floor.

How far is Marriott Marquis from Houston Airport?

Yes, the driving distance between Houston Airport (IAH) to Marriott Marquis Houston is 21 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Houston Airport (IAH) to Marriott Marquis Houston.

Who built the Texas shaped pool?

The Historic Texas Pool. The Texas Pool was envisioned in 1959 when Plano was mostly undeveloped ranchland. Famous Texan Herbert Hunt urbanized the area that would today become Dallas’ Telecom Corridor. As a centerpiece for Plano’s new development, a 168,000-gallon pool shaped like the great State of Texas was created.

Where is a lazy river the shape of Texas?

The Marriott Marquis Houston is home to the only Texas-shaped lazy river in the world. And in true Texas fashion, this heated rooftop river is big — about 6,500 square feet, to be exact.

What hotel has the lazy river in Houston?

Downtown Houston is great, but the star attraction of this trip for us was unquestionably the Lone Star State shaped lazy river on top of the sixth floor of the Marriott Marquis. To get into this one-of-a-kind lazy river, you have to have a wristband…and yes, they check.

What time does the pool close at the Marriott Marquis Houston?

Our pool is open all year long, weather permitting, from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Enjoy our signature poolside parties all year round, from elevated weekend experiences to unique holiday happenings.