CityCentre Hotel Updated

CityCentre's luxury hotel begins multi-million dollar renovation

Renovations are taking place at the Moran CityCentre.

Photo courtesy of The Moran CityCentre

The updates around Houston’s CityCentre continue with a major renovation to the Moran hotel. Owner Midway has announced a multi-million-dollar renovation, the first since the property opened in 2009.

“The Moran CityCentre, named after Midway’s founder Jim Moran, is a signature property within our flagship mixed-use development,” Midway executive Robert Williamson said in a statement. “The renovation seeks to create a destination that distinguishes itself not only in Houston but as a model of hospitality and design. The goal is to blend the essence of Texas with sophisticated elements, ensuring a memorable stay for our guests.”

All 244 guest rooms in the hotel are receiving upgrades, everything from light fixtures and new technology to bed linens and bar carts stocked with Texas spirits like Tito’s Vodka and Garrison Brothers Texas Whiskey. Common areas are also getting a facelift, including a revitalized fitness center with Peloton bikes for the exerciser on the go, a new lobby bar, and changes to the hotel's restaurant. Changes to the entrance and an updated connection to CityCentre's central plaza will make it easier for hotel guests to explore the entire development.

Moran CityCentre hotel room interior All 244 rooms are receiving upgrades. Photo courtesy of The Moran CityCentre

“The Moran CityCentre is committed to providing guests with an enjoyable and relaxing experience,” general manger Steven Terrebonne added. “This renovation is a testament to our commitment to innovation and excellence. We look forward to sharing the refreshed offerings with our guests.”

The Moran is the latest part of CityCentre to get updated. Dow Chemical is building a 19-story office tower in the area. Considering the number of business travelers that come to Dow in Houston, it’s a fair guess that they’ll make up a significant number of those staying at the Moran. That building is slated to open in 2026.

Both are helmed by Midway, who has been one of the largest investment and development companies in Houston for half a century. They are responsible for 55 million square feet of space across their entire portfolio.

CityCentre has also seen an uptick in entertainment spaces recently. Star Cinema Grill will offer both dinner and movies once they complete the takeover of the former Studio Movie Grill space. The updated cinema comes with the latest in movie comforts such as recliners, blankets, and privacy pods. For those who prefer their entertainment live, the Music Box Theater also moved nearby on Queensbury.

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The new Texas Heritage Marketplace will be located along Interstate 10 and the newly completed Texas Heritage Parkway in Katy.

Editor's note: The top real estate stories of 2025 were heavy on buzzy suburbs. Fulshear earned special recognition for its jaw-dropping population growth over the last five and 10 years, while Sugar Land entered the spotlight for its livability and its surprisingly high rental rates. A Houston billionaire was revealed to be one of the top 100 landowners in the country, and a local restaurant duo put their illustrious farm on the market. Read on for the top 10 real estate stories of 2025.

1. Totally sweet Houston suburb triumphs as No. 3 best place to live in U.S. Relocation marketing platform Livability.com named Sugar Land the third-best place to live in America thanks to its appealing size and affordability. The list was restricted to small and mid-size cities with populations between 75,000-500,000 residents.

2. Surprise Houston neighbor was No. 1 fastest-growing U.S. city in the last decade. Fulshear's population growth surged over 1,000 percent from 2014-2023, the report found, and the U.S Census estimates the city now boasts a population of more than 42,600 residents. More on Fulshear's booming population later.

3. Houston oil-and-gas billionaire ranks among America's top 100 landowners. The Land Report revealed that approximately one-quarter of the country's mega-owners of private land have ties to Texas.

4. 2 Houston suburbs rank among fastest-growing affordable cities in U.S. SmartAsset analyzed 50 U.S. cities to find the most affordable places with large population growth. League City and Pearland ranked No. 7 and No. 11, respectively.

5. Cozy Houston neighborhood ranked No. 1 best place to live in Texas. Master-planned community Cinco Ranch was given an"A-plus" rating for its family-friendliness, public schools, diversity, and other factors. The area is able to maintain a close-knit community while having a sprawling population of more than 19,000 residents.

6. Houston developer breaks ground on $400 million, 165 acre Katy project. Houston-based commercial real estate firm NewQuest commenced work on a $400 million, 165-acre, mixed-use shopping center in Waller County at the end of January. The project, called The Texas Heritage Marketplace, will include 750,000 square feet of retail and restaurants, along with 550 apartments in two communities.

7. This wealthy Houston neighbor is the fastest-growing suburb in America. In a narrowed-down analysis of the top American suburbs that have had the highest population increases from 2018-2023, Fulshear once again came out on top.

8. 2 Houston-area ZIP codes top 2024 list of hottest U.S. housing markets. Real estate marketplace Opendoor crowned Katy's 77493 ZIP code as the No. 1 hottest U.S. housing market in 2024, while Cypress' 77433 ZIP secured the No. 2 spot. Affordability was cited as the primary factor that drew newcomers to these suburbs.

9. Houston restaurateurs' 353-acre farm hits the market for $29 million. The sprawling Goodthyme Ranch, owned by Goodnight Hospitality partners Bailey and Pete McCarthy, went on the market in early September. The farm is situated about an hour from downtown Houston in Bellville, and offers a 5,220-square-foot, five-bedroom main house and a 4,560-square-foot, five-bedroom guest house, as well as extensive agricultural and recreational amenities.

10. This Houston suburb had the highest apartment rent prices in June. Zumper's monthly rental report found Sugar Land apartment prices were more expensive than any other Houston-area city over the summer. Despite having the most expensive rent in the metro in June, the asking rent for a single-bedroom apartment in Sugar Land was technically lower than it was in June 2024.

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