Sugar Land is a western suburb in the Greater Houston, Texas, area, and is home to the Sugar Land Town Square, which hosts annual events, including the International Festival in the fall. The town's name derives from the 12,500-acre Oakland sugar cane plantation that operated during the 19th century in the location of present-day Sugar Land. Sugar Land is within 20 minutes of hotels and attractions in Houston, such as the Galleria Mall and George Bush Park.
Situated in western Houston, this Crowne Plaza is right off the Southwest Freeway, making it only a 20-minute trip from Sugar Land. The guest suites at this upscale hotel have living rooms and private balconies with views of the downtown Houston skyline. The hotel's on-site restaurant, Sierra Grille, is in the Atrium area, and provides menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Off-site dining is available within five minutes of the hotel on the Southwest Freeway and South Gessner Drive. The hotel is also a 10-minute drive from the campus of Rice University and Hermann Park, home of the Houston Zoo and Miller Outdoor Theater. The Historic Houston Heights Shopping District in northern Houston is only a 20-minute drive from the hotel, and features 19th century Victorian-era buildings, art galleries, restaurants and specialty shops.
Crowne Plaza Suites Houston Sugar Land
9090 Southwest Freeway
Houston, TX 77074
713-995-0123
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The boutique Hotel Derek is only a 20-minute drive from Sugar Land, and is adjacent to the Houston Galleria Mall. This upscale shopping center features department stores, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Macy's, as well as restaurants, including the Cheesecake Factory and the Oceanaire Seafood Room. Downtown Houston attractions are only 20 minutes away from the hotel, including the Landmark River Oaks Theater, a 1939 movie cinema that shows foreign movies, and marine wildlife exhibits at the Houston Downtown Aquarium. The hotel is only 15 minutes from Reliant Stadium, home of the Houston Texans football team. Hotel Derek features an outdoor swimming pool, concierge desk and an on-site restaurant, Valentino, that serves Italian cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The guest suites are furnished with contemporary-style furniture and interior décor, and they offer views of the Houston Galleria Mall.
Hotel Derek
2525 West Loop S.
Houston, TX 77027
866-292-4100
hotelderek.com
The Palace Inn is a budget-style hotel in western Houston, approximately 15 minutes north of Sugar Land. This hotel is only a five-minute drive from George Bush Park, a 7,800-acre recreation area with walking and bicycling trails and opportunities for bird watching. Dogs are allowed to be with their owners on the park's trails. Other inexpensive attractions in the Houston area include the Beer Can House, an art museum with pieces created from empty beer cans, and the Sam Houston Boat Tour, which provides scenic cruises on the Houston Ship Channel. Both attractions are within 45 minutes of the hotel. Off-site restaurants are available on the Eldridge Parkway and Westheimer Road, within walking distance of the hotel. This hotel features kitsch Ancient Roman-era interior décor in the guest rooms and lobby area. Some of the hotel's suites have whirlpool tubs and kitchenettes. As of fall 2010, room rates at this budget-style hotel start at $60 per night.
Palace Inn
4115 Highway 6 N.
Houston, TX 77084
713-554-0890
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