The Downtown Club at Houston Center

Facilities

The club features a variety of indoor sports facilities, including 10 indoor tennis courts, 3 pickleball courts, squash courts, indoor basketball courts, and an indoor track. Additional amenities include a rock-climbing wall, a full fitness center equipped with cardio and strength equipment, Peloton bikes and studios, a recovery and spa area with sauna and steam rooms, red-light and infrared therapy, and cold water immersion. There is also a kids club, an indoor golf simulator lounge, corporate and private workspaces, and a pro shop. For more details, visit the club facilities page.

Food and Drink

The on-site dining is operated by Benchmark Kitchen & Tap, offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, and happy hour options. The menu is chef-led, and there are services for to-go ordering and food and beverage service available in the Golf Lounge and for private events and catering. More information can be found on the food and drink page.

Events

The club maintains an online events calendar featuring regular programming such as member mixers, fitness classes, wellness workshops, dining events, and charity or fundraising activities, along with seasonal and holiday programming.

Dining Facilities

Dining options include the Benchmark Kitchen & Tap dining room, additional grill and private dining options, and event catering services. Food and beverage service is also available in the Golf Lounge. For further details, visit the dining facilities page.

Venue Hire

Both members and non-members can book private events at the club. The event spaces at Center Club can accommodate cocktail receptions for up to 400 guests and meetings for up to 300, featuring multiple meeting rooms, private dining rooms, and comprehensive event and catering planning services. More information is available on the venue hire page.

Networking Opportunities

The club offers regular business and social programming, including member mixers, networking events, and speaker or seminar programming. Members also have access to the City Club Collection, which includes other city clubs, and on-site meeting and corporate spaces for professional gatherings. For more details, see the networking opportunities page.

Business Services

Business services at the club include concierge and meeting-planning support, administrative services, equipped conference rooms, high-speed internet, copy, print, and fax capabilities, as well as video-conferencing options. On-site event catering support is also available. More information can be found on the business services page.

Leisure Activities

Leisure activities offered by the club include group fitness classes such as yoga, Pilates, and cycling, personal training, spa treatments, recovery therapies, rock-climbing, and social play in the indoor golf simulator. The club also organizes leagues and family or kids programming. For more information, visit the leisure activities page.

Sports Facilities

The club boasts premier indoor racquet and court facilities, including 10 indoor tennis courts, 3 pickleball courts, squash courts, and indoor basketball courts. It offers leagues, lessons, clinics, and a pro shop. More details can be found on the sports facilities page.

Membership Options

The club provides multiple membership categories, including Associate Fitness, Executive Fitness, Associate Tennis, and Executive Tennis, with options for family add-ons. Members benefit from the City Club Collection and XLife benefits, which include access and dining or golf privileges. For current offerings and pricing, please contact the Membership Director or visit the membership options page.

Special Events

The club organizes various special events, including New Member Mixers, tennis tournaments, club championships, charity fundraisers, and seasonal or holiday dining features. Fitness and wellness workshops, along with themed dining events, are also part of the programming. For more information, visit the special events page.

Affiliations

The club is part of the Invited/ClubCorp network, specifically the City Club Collection and XLife/Invited Network, which provides access and reciprocal benefits with other city and country clubs, as well as national member benefits. More details can be found on the affiliations page.