Houston is the largest city in the state of Texas, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and it is home to the NASA Johnson Space Center and Hermann Park. This recreation area has walking and cycling paths. The city's hotels and motels are within 30 minutes of these attractions, as well as upscale shopping and dining at western Houston's Galleria Mall. Downtown Houston features Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros baseball team.
Hotel Zaza is in central Houston's Museum District, and it is within walking distance of Hermann Park, which features walking paths and wildlife exhibits at the Houston Zoo. The hotel's amenities include valet parking, meeting rooms, concierge desk and an on-site restaurant, Monarch, that serves lunch and dinner. The guest suites have flat-screen televisions, access to Wi-Fi Internet, complimentary bathrobes, living rooms and kitchen areas.
Hotel Zaza
5701 Main St.
Houston, TX 77005
888-880-3244
hotelzazahouston.com
Situated in northwestern Houston, the Motel 6 offers amenities such as an outdoor swimming pool, free local calls, laundromat, complimentary coffee in the lobby area and free stay for children. Access to Wi-Fi Internet is available throughout the motel. Pets may stay for an extra fee. The guest rooms have full-sized beds, cable televisions and private bathrooms. The motel is right of the Northwest Freeway, and it is only a 15-minute drive from the downtown area.
Motel 6 Houston Northwest
5555 W. 34th St.
Houston, TX 77092
713-682-8588
motel6.com
The upscale Magnolia Hotel, located in Downtown Houston, is only a short walk from live theater at the Hobby Center of Performing Arts. The hotel is also a five-minute walk from Houston Astros baseball games at Minute Maid Park. Hotel amenities include a fitness room, valet parking, shuttle transportation to downtown sites, rooftop swimming pool and an conference center that can accommodate up to 225 people. The hotel also provides a complimentary continental breakfast. Each guest room has a king-sized bed and cable television, while the suites have living rooms and kitchens.
Magnolia Hotel
1100 Texas Ave.
Houston, TX 77002
888-915-1110
magnoliahotelhouston.com
This Super 8 Motel is only a five-minute drive from Houston Hobby Airport, and it is only 20 minutes from Downtown Houston. The motel's amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, access to Wi-Fi Internet, free local calls and an on-site beauty salon. Children under 12 years of age may stay for free. The guest rooms have microwaves, refrigerators, cable televisions and work desks. Accessible rooms for physically disabled guests are available.
Super 8 Motel - Houston
8888 Gulf Freeway
Houston, TX 77017
713-910-8888
hotelinnhouston.com
The Intercontinental is in the Uptown Houston area, and it is only a short walk from the upscale retail stores and restaurants at the Galleria mall. This hotel offers amenities such as a fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, whirlpool tub, concierge desk, limousine transportation service, foreign currency exchange and an on-site restaurant with menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The guest suites have satellite televisions with DVD players, work desks, mini-fridges and microwaves.
Intercontinental Houston Near the Galleria
2222 W. Loop Freeway S.
Houston, TX 77027
713-627-7600
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