Interstate 610 forms a giant loop around Houston's downtown district. The freeway, which is know as "The Loop" or "610 Loop," covers nearly 38 miles and connects with Interstates 45 and 10 just outside of downtown Houston. The Loop provides easy access to the city's many lodging opportunities, and there are a handful of hotels and motels situated just off 610 at various points around Houston.
Motel 6 is located alongside the southern stretch of Interstate 610, 3.5 miles west of Reliant Park, which is home to four large event venues, including the home stadiums of Houston's NFL and MLB sports franchises. The motel has an outdoor swimming pool and coin-operated laundry facilities. Wireless Internet access is available for an additional, daily fee. Pets are welcome at no extra charge; notify the staff when booking your room if you're bringing a pet. The motel does not have on-site dining, but there are several restaurants within about a mile.
The Sheraton is situated on the northwestern edge of the 610 Loop, where the interstate intersects with Highway 290. The tower-style hotel offers 382 rooms, including 16 suites with king beds, sofa beds and work desks. In-room Internet access is available for an additional charge. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, lounge and meeting facilities. Dining is available at two casual on-site restaurants, which serve breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Intercontinental Houston is just outside the western edge of the 610 Loop, about 1.5 miles north of U.S. Route 59 in the city's Galleria district, home to a wide array of shops, restaurants and nightclubs. The luxury hotel offers rooms with marble bathrooms, work desks and free wireless Internet access. Suites with whirlpool tubs and separate living rooms are available. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, business center and fitness center. Dinner is available at the hotel restaurant, and Intercontinental also has a bar and a lobby lounge.
Hotel Derek offers boutique-style lodging just east of Interstate 610 on The Loop's west side. The hotel has standard rooms, studio rooms and suites, all with free Internet access, CD and DVD players and stocked mini-bars. The hotel has an open pet policy, meaning any pet is welcome for an additional fee. Hotel Derek has a fitness center, outdoor swimming pool and business center. The hotel's Valentino Restaurant serves Italian food, and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Several other restaurants are within walking distance to Hotel Derek, as well.
