Located north of Hermann Park, the Houston Museum District features 18 museums, zoos and art studios including the Houston Zoo, Children's Museum of Houston, Houston Center for Photography and the Lawndale Art Center. The museum district includes shopping, art galleries, restaurants, entertainment and a number of places to stay, including hotels within a one-mile radius of the district.
The Hotel ZaZa is a 12-story, 315-guestroom boutique hotel within walking distance of the Houston Museum of Fine Arts and the Houston Contemporary Arts Museum. This hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool and fitness center. Amenities include a spa, business center and services, concierge desk and valet parking at $24 per night as of August 2010. Guestrooms feature two double or one queen or king-size bed, alarm clock radio, cable television, coffee maker, refrigerator, work desk, bath robes and hair dryer. Select suites include separate sitting and dining areas. Fine dining is available on premises in the Monarch restaurant and lounge. Pets are welcome; a $50 sanitation fee applies. As of August 2010 rates start at $179 per night.
Hotel ZaZa
5701 Main St.
Houston, TX 77005
866-539-0036
hotelzazahouston.com
Located one-half mile from Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros and one mile from the George R. Brown Convention Center, is this 12-floor, 259-guestroom Crowne Plaza hotel. Amenities include business services, Internet access, outdoor pool and fitness facility. Guestrooms feature one or two double or one king-size bed, cable television with gaming console, coffee maker, alarm clock radio, work desk and hair dryer. On-premises Brazos Restaurant is open daily and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with an emphasis on Texas-styled American classical fare. Nightly rates start from $90 as of August 2010.
Crowne Plaza Houston-Downtown
1700 Smith St.
Houston, TX 77002
866-539-0036
cpdowntown.com
This Doubletree Hotel is located downtown near city hall and Sam Houston Park and features 350 guestrooms on 16 floors. Hotel amenities include concierge services, business services, Internet access and valet parking. Guestrooms feature two double or one king-size bed, cable television with on-demand movies and video games, coffee maker, hair dryer, work desk and dataport access. On-premises Trofi Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with Continental selections. A lobby lounge serves lunch and dinner daily. As of August 2010, room rates are from $99 per night.
Doubletree Hotel Houston Downtown
400 Dallas St.
Houston, TX 77002
866-539-0036
doubletree1.hilton.com
