Houston, Texas has an endless amount of accommodations, including a few inexpensive hotels for those traveling on a budget. The city is the largest city in the state and offers tourist attractions such as Hermann Park, the Children's Museum of Houston and the Houston Zoo. Summers are very hot and humid in the city with temperatures in the high 90s and lower 100s. The ideal times for travelers to visit are during the fall and winter. Included here is a sampling of cheap hotels at various locations around the city.
Red Roof Inn is located on the northwest side of Houston near the Reliant Stadium. Room rates are as low as $37 a night, as of September 2010, for two full-size beds. The hotel has an outdoor pool and free parking. Guest rooms have an in-room safe, free Wi-Fi Internet, microwave and refrigerator. One pet can stay in each guest room. In-room delivery is available to all guests. The Sam Houston Raceway is about five miles from this hotel. The closest eateries include Hooter's, Pappasito's Cantina and Lyndon's Pit Barbecue.
Red Roof Inn Houston
12929 Northwest Freeway
Houston, TX 77040
713-939-0800
redroof.com
America's Inn is located about 12 miles from downtown Houston and offers rooms for as low as $40 a night, as of September 2010. The hotel has an outdoor pool, free breakfast and complimentary high-speed Internet. The Westwood Country Club and Forum Park II are within minutes from the hotel. Pizza Kings & Pasta, Fuel Cafe and the Lopez Mexican Restaurant are located by this hotel.
America's Inn
10552 Southwest Freeway
Houston, TX 77074
713-270-9559
americasinn.net
Econo Lodge has guest rooms for as low as $42 a night, as of September 2010. The hotel is about 22 miles from the Houston Hobby Airport and features a complimentary breakfast. Some guest rooms have a microwave and refrigerator. The Downtown Aquarium, Galleria Mall and Sam Houston Race Park are within 11 miles from this hotel. Cafe Red, Bravos Mexican Restaurant and Wendy's are less than one mile from the hotel.
Econo Lodge
6630 Hoover St.
Houston, TX 77092
713-956-8866
econolodge.com
Baymont Inn & Suites has rooms for $45 a night, as of September 2010. The hotel is less than two miles from the Houston Hobby Airport and offers guest a free airport shuttle. A free breakfast is served each morning and pets are welcome. Tranquility Park and the Theatre Under the Stars are located within a few minutes from the hotel. Restaurants located less than a mile from this hotel include Black-Eyed Pea, Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant, Olive Garden and Chili's.
Baymont Inn & Suites
9902 Gulf Freeway
Houston, TX 77034
713-941-0900
baymontinns.com