HOUSTON—Midway, a privately owned, fully integrated real estate investment and development firm, announces the partial completion of The Moran CITYCENTRE’s transformative renovation. The multimillion-dollar renovation, aimed at enhancing the overall guest experience, features a new restaurant concept, expanded and enhanced meeting spaces, and refreshed guest rooms.
“This transformative renovation of The Moran contributes to CITYCENTRE’s vibrant environment and our vision to create a versatile blend of retail, office, and hotel offerings that appeal to Houstonians and travelers alike,” says Bo Sanford, chief risk officer for Midway.
The hotel’s public spaces were redesigned with the addition of a new breakfast restaurant concept, café Moran, and adjacent boardroom. Café Moran utilizes sustainably sourced wood finishes and vibrant greenery to create a bright and welcoming atmosphere filled with natural light streaming through the expansive windows. The breakfast menu features classic American fare, such as three-egg omelets, bananas foster waffles, and smoked salmon avocado toast, along with Mexican-inspired choices, including chorizo egg tacos and Southwestern eggs benedict. Breakfast buffets and weekend brunch are also available. A signature of weekend brunch is the espresso martini, made with freshly brewed espresso, garnished with coffee beans, and dusted with cocoa powder. Café Moran is open daily, 6:00–10:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, and 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.
Inspired by the Texas landscape and spirit, meeting spaces received a rejuvenation with new names and thematic elements drawing from Texas’ iconic counties and their vast topography. Located in the former Fireside Lounge, the new Pecos Junior Ballroom offers an intimate space for smaller-scale gatherings, accommodating 180 guests. Highlights include a full-service granite and marble-finished bar, a separate catering kitchen, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the pool and CITYCENTRE’s central plaza. The pool area can be reserved as well.
Technology enhancements include two nine-foot projection screens with full audiovisual capabilities, automated lighting, and upgraded internet. The Wichita Room, the boardroom located behind Café Moran, includes a 60-inch television with laptop connection and full audiovisual capabilities ideal for presentations. It accommodates eight guests.
The redevelopment also includes a reimagined front desk, sundry’s shop, and an updated skybridge, slated for completion in November. A new lobby bar and terrace overlooking CITYCENTRE’s signature green space will open this winter, completing the hotel’s remarkable renovation.
The hotel remains open throughout renovations.
“The Moran CITYCENTRE is continuously evolving to meet the needs of our guests,” says general manager Steven Terrebonne. “We look forward to welcoming guests to experience the hotel’s new upgrades.”
Located at 800 Sorella Court in Houston, The Moran CITYCENTRE is a chic contemporary hotel named for Midway founder Jim Moran. It offers unparalleled service and luxury amenities for business and leisure guests. Situated in the heart of Houston’s CITYCENTRE, the destination features 244 modern guest rooms, a presidential suite, and one-, two-, and three-bedroom residential condominiums with breathtaking city views for extended stays. Amenities include an outdoor pool, an in-house fitness center, and access to Life Time Athletic Club’s state-of-the-art gym and spa just a short walk away.
Ideal for corporate events, The Moran provides multiple meeting rooms. The Meeting and Events CENTRE, connecting via skybridge, offers 10,000 square feet of space, including a 4,000-square-foot ballroom.
