Crystal Ballroom At the Rice
Banquet Hall · Houston, Texas
909 Texas Avenue, Houston, Texas, United States
About Crystal Ballroom At the Rice
The Crystal Ballroom at the Rice is a historic 1913 ballroom located in downtown Houston, featuring 5,600 square feet of event space and a full wrap-around terrace overlooking the city. The venue boasts crystal chandeliers, heroic murals, and 35-foot ceilings, accommodating up to 400 guests for seated meals. It offers innovative culinary options and enhanced guest services for a variety of events.
Venue Details
- Seated capacity: 400
- Standing capacity: 800
- Meeting rooms: 3
- Year built: 1913
Ratings
Google Rating: 4.3/5 (182 reviews)
Guest Highlights
- View
- Ballroom
- Celebration
- Atmosphere
- Staff
- Food
- Wedding
- Valet
Amenities
Facilities
- adjunct parlor
Room Features
- natural light
- high ceilings
- crystal chandeliers
- murals
- wrap-around terrace
Meeting Rooms & Event Spaces
Parlor
- Type: Meeting Room
- Capacity — Theater: 80, Banquet: 80, Boardroom: 60
- Features: Wheelchair accessible
- Same level as the Ballroom. Multimedia presentation systems.
Empire Room
- Type: Meeting Room
- Capacity — Banquet: 50, Cocktail: 120
- Features: Wheelchair accessible, bar
- Same level as the Ballroom. 22’ serving bar.
Crystal Ballroom
- Type: Ballroom
- Size: 5,000 sq ft
- Ceiling height: 35 ft
- Capacity — Theater: 400, Banquet: 400, Cocktail: 800
- Features: Wheelchair accessible, stage, AV/Lighting, chandeliers
- Original 1913 design. Elegant lobby entrance with crystal chandeliers. 35’ ceilings. Full stage AV/Lighting.
Style
historic, elegant, urban
Contact
Phone: (713) 227-7423