Originally Posted by
4bangn
I never stayed at the icon, but the JW is definitely nice! The location is unbeatable. The JW was a cat 4 for a while, but I think just got bumped back to a 5. If your staying for only 1 night and the wedding is downtown, that would be my choice, especially if your drinking. I disagree with the no traffic, it can really build up around the galleria area and the freeways even build up too. I was in Houston a few weeks ago and 59 was backed up on saturday afternoon and the gulf freeway is a permenant disaster 7 days a week.
Your traffic argument supports the Icon but I agree with the JW suggestions. I know it's really granular, but if you're swooping in at like 2pm and are just going to the wedding before leaving on Sunday morning, stay downtown (Icon). If you plan to explore a bit and want to be close to the Galleria, restaurants, etc..., stay at the JW. Head to head, the JW is a nicer hotel.