Melrose Building

The Melrose Building is a building in downtown Houston, Texas, United States.[1] Completed in 1952 as Houston's first International Style skyscraper, the building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[2]

Melrose Building
The building's exterior in 2021
Alternative namesLe Méridien Houston Downtown
General information
TypeHotel
Architectural styleModern
LocationDowntown Houston
Address1121 Walker Street
Town or cityHouston, Texas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates29°45′25″N 95°21′46″W
Renovated2017

Following a major renovation and restoration, the building opened as Le Méridien Houston Downtown in September 2017.

See also

References

  1. Gonzales, J. R. (December 4, 2015). "The Melrose Building is one of Houston's important structures. Here's why". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on May 12, 2021. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  2. "National Register of Historic Places Program: Melrose Building". National Park Service. Archived from the original on August 2, 2017. Retrieved May 12, 2021.


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