Petroleum Club of Houston Reviews
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Sabrina Sent on 03/26/2024Stunning venue with excellent service at a great value
We had a wedding with ~100 people at the Petroleum Club in February 2024. We worked primarily with Stephanie, who was very organized and accommodating. My wife and I would strongly endorse this venue to anyone considering. We were married in the Aramco Room, and held our reception in the Petroleum Room. We did not hold a formal cocktail hour, but we had passed apps, wine and champagne as guests entered before the ceremony. We and our vendors had use of the Vintage Room as a green room/hideaway. We booked roughly 18 months in advance, and from the start, PCOH helped us plan our dream event. They were flexible with changing plans, helped answer our logistical questions before we had hired our wedding coordinator, and were transparent about pricing and options. We found the value to be extremely high. PCOH was competitively priced to many budget oriented venues, particularly since the natural elegance and floor to ceiling windows allowed us to save on florals and decor. Additionally, the full service nature of the venue made things much easier logistically. The default options for place settings, chairs, tablecloths, and glassware all had a premium feel. The catering was extremely reasonable, and we heard so many compliments about the food, which we were not expecting as wedding food tends to taste like it has been prepared in bulk. I thought the appetizers we ordered and the dessert trio were especially delicious and our guests loved them. We got great feedback on the bartenders and thought the wholesale pricing on liquors (based on consumption) was very fair. They served high quality liquors and didn't skimp on pours. Most importantly, they were polite and efficient and we noticed that there were not long lines or waits at the bar. The entire staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. Our guests told us how whenever they were looking for a passed app, or had to throw away a used napkin or skewer, a courteous staff member was right there. They clearly had a lot of experience catering to large events and we heard nothing but positive things about interactions with the staff. The space was particularly well tailored to having an active dancefloor, which was our most important wishlist item. The room has a perfect bandshell shaped nook for a stage and band, and we felt like the acoustics were excellent and really enlarged the sound of our 6 piece band. I think it would have felt cramped with 8-9 pieces, but the design of the space helps make the sound so much more grand and on par with larger bands (which also helped us save money). All of the little premium touches at this venue helped make a great experience for our guests. Little inconveniences we've had at other weddings, like waters not being refilled, or having a line for the bathroom, don't apply here. They think of everything. Whatever PCOH said they would do, they delivered exactly as promised, with an eye for detail and true commitment to serving their guests. A glamorous downtown wedding was our vision from the start, but we would strongly encourage everyone getting married in Houston to tour the venue and consider this as a truly unique and first-rate option. I can't recommend them enough. -
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Diane Sent on 08/21/2019
Shawn was amazing!
Everything about The Petroleum Club was exactly what my daughter wanted for her wedding! The elegance, views, great spaces and excellent meal made the night a very special treat. Professional, elegant, and very friendly and helpful staff. Thank you Shawn! Loved working with you! -
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Amanda Sent on 06/21/2014My husband and I chose the Discovery Room at the Club for our reception. We absolutely loved how beautiful the space is, not to mention the staff is friendly, helpful, and attentive. Working with Jeremie was so easy, she is so sweet and great to work with. Everyone raved about the venue, view, food, and drinks and I am so thankful to have chosen such a wonderful venue to work with. -
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Julie Sent on 10/15/2010Upon first glance at the outside of the Exxon-Mobil building, we were a little uncertain because it was a bit dated...but after taking the elevator ride to the top and stepping out into the beautiful and cozy lobby, we knew we had found our place. Jeremie was the sweetest venue coordinator and was so easy to work with. The room for both the ceremony and reception had amazing floor to ceiling window views of the city and gorgeous lighting for great photos. The food, ohmygoodness the food, was so freaking delicious that I thought my corset would rip because I couldn't stop myself from stuffing my face despite the busy schedule. All of the staff from the servers to the captain to the valet drivers were so courteous and so friendly. The captain even personally introduced himself to us at the beginning of the evening to let us know that if we needed anything from our favorite drink to extending any hours, that he'd be happy to do so without any inconvenience. The facility was pristine and fabulous and breathtakingly beautiful. Compared to other Houston venues of this same caliber and ambiance, I also think Petroleum Club offers the best value. I highly recommend the Petroleum Club! -
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Annie Sent on 01/25/2013Amazing venue! Beautiful floor to ceiling windows and great view of downtown Houston. Jeremie was amazing to work with and the food was absolutely delicious. -
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Jennifer Sent on 06/14/2012Their catering representatives were sometimes hard to contact, but overall we are very happy with the Petroleum Club. Reasonably priced compared to other venues in town. Our wedding was just beautiful and our guests love the panoramic view of downtown Houston. -
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User981912 Sent on 10/20/2012I love the Petroleum Club, but unfortunately they messed up A LOT on the details of my wedding. Even telling me that I could fit 12 people on tables that only fit 10... the coordinator told me she didn't know how many people the table could fit originally, but she realized the 12 she originally told me wouldn't work on our FINAL meeting that was set-up only to make our final payment. I had to redo my entire seating chart 2 days before the wedding... reprint the name cards, and reframe all of them because I had them displayed in individual frames. Needless to say, it was a nightmare. Other than that huge screw up, the rest of my experience wasn't too bad. I will say, it took the coordinator an average of 7 to 10 days to return any of my calls or emails, which created a lot of anxiety for me. The only reason I would recommend PCOH is because its a one of a kind, beautiful venue.
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