Frequently Asked Questions
 Question: Where is The Shops At Houston Center located?
Answer: The Shops at Houston Center is located Downtown in the Houston Center complex. We are a few blocks from MinuteMaid Park, Houston Toyota Center, and the George R. Brown Convention Center, just across the street from the Four Seasons Hotel.
Question: Is there parking at The Shops at Houston Center?
Answer: There is garage parking at Houston Center with entrances located on Austin between Lamar and McKinney and on Caroline between McKinney and Lamar.
Question: Where is the information desk?
Answer: The information desk is located in the food court on the 3rd level of the mall. The desk is manned by the Houston Center Corporate Concierge who provides maps, brochures and details on Houston, Downtown and various services to visitors. The Corporate Concierge also offers discount movie tickets, special discounts on local attractions and coupons for other events.
Question: What are the mall hours for The Shops at Houston Center?
Answer: The Shops at Houston Center is open Monday through Friday from 10am - 6pm and Saturdays from 10am - 3pm.
Question: What are the dining options at The Shops at Houston Center?
Answer: The Shops at Houston Center offers a food court with seating for 600 and 20 walk-up dining selections such as Chick-fil-A, Subway, Planet Smoothie and Murphy's Deli, as well as 5 sit-down dining choices, including Massa's Seafood Grill, Ninfa's, and Longhorn Uptown Café.
Question: Are there options for breakfast at The Shops at Houston Center?
Answer: The Shops At Houston Center has several restaurants that open for breakfast like Chick-fil-A, Otto's Barbeque & Hamburgers, Murphy's Deli, Ninfa's Express, Planet Smoothie, Starbucks, and Quizno's.
Question: Are there restaurants open for happy hour at The Shops at Houston Center?
Answer: All of the sit-down dining choices in the The Shops at Houston Center are open for happy hour. Please call the restaurants for their daily and weekly specials. Click here for contact information.
Question: Can I get a massage at The Shops at Houston Center on my lunch hour?
Answer: Yes, Key Wellness Center offers a variety of massage services such as Swedish, sports, clinical, deep tissue, hot stone, and chair massages. The center also offers services in Natural Health and Nutrition, Skin care, and Chiropractic care.
Question: Does The Shops at Houston Center have a store where I can pick up things like aspirin or pantyhose?
Answer: The Park Drug Store and Paradise Gifts both have a full range of sundry selections from over the counter pain medications to snack foods.
Question: I need to pick up a gift on my way home... are there any options?
Answer: The Shops at Houston Center has several choices for quick gifts. Starship Hallmark has a wonderful selection of cards and gifts with free gift wrap. Flowers in the Park offers floral delivery as well as a creative selection of special gifts for the home. Designs by Dorli carries crafts and candles to brighten anyone's day and Sterling Armadillo offers the perfect gift for the Texan in everyone!
Question: I need a birthday gift for my nephew... any suggestions?
Answer: Toys & More on the 4th level offers a full line of toys and games for children of every age.
Question: I need a gift for my wife... possibly jewelry; can The Shops at Houston Center help?
Answer: Hogan's Jewelers, located on the 3rd level, carries fine jewelry and watches along with international and custom jewelry. Worth The Weight, also on the 3rd level of the mall, features an exciting line of silver jewelry, watches and other silver gifts.
Question: Are there banking establishments at The Shops at Houston Center?
Answer: The Shops at Houston Center is home to Bank One and ChevronTexaco Credit Union. Two ATM's are located in the mall, one on the 3rd level near the food court and the other on the 4th level near ChevronTexaco Credit Union.
Question: I was just invited to a concert tonight at The Woodlands and need something casual and cool to wear... are there any clothing stores at The Shops at Houston Center?
Answer: Of course! Dress Barn, Bocci and Tailor Shop are some of the options whether you need shorts to go to an outdoor concert or even if you need something a bit more professional for that meeting that you didn't know about on a casual Friday!
Question: I am compiling a report that needs to be in New York by 10am, but I am out of report covers, HELP!
Answer: Park Drug Store can help you with those last minute office supply needs and can send off your report to New York with ease!
Question: Is The Shops at Houston Center a mall?
Answer: It is a mall, with 200,000 square feet of retail space featuring over 50 shopping venues and 20 dining options.
Question: How long has The Shops at Houston Center been open?
Answer: The mall opened its doors in 1984.
Question: Is The Shops at Houston Center attached to the Houston tunnel system?
Answer: Yes, you may access the tunnel system at the corner of San Jacinto and Lamar.
Question: Is The Shops at Houston Center attached to the sky walk system?
Answer: Yes, the sky walk system allows access to The Shops at Houston Center from Fulbright Tower, The Four Seasons Hotel, 1 and 2 Houston Center and the First City Garage.
Question: How far is The Shops at Houston Center from the George R. Brown Convention Center?
Answer: The Shops at Houston Center entrance on Austin between Lamar and McKinney is a quick three block walk from the George R. Brown Convention Center.
Question: How many people eat lunch in the food court each day?
Answer: Approximately 5,000 guests eat lunch in the food court Monday through Friday.
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