Houston is the largest city in Texas and the fourth largest city in the United States. Named after General Sam Houston, it is known for its booming oil industry and is a popular tourist destination. With the NASA Space Center, theme parks, Reliant Stadium, the San Jacinto Monument and its world class theater district, one trip to Houston isn't enough to see it all. There are several budget-friendly motels in the area ranging in price from about $50 to $90 a night depending on when you visit.
With 60 rooms ranging from singles to executive suites, this motel has laundry facilities, vending machines, a swimming pool and a meeting room with a whiteboard and projector. A continental breakfast is available every morning and all rooms have heat and air conditioning as well as a TV. The motel is located near Reliant Stadium, the Sam Houston Race Park and downtown.
America's Best Value Inn & Suites, Houston
12170 Northwest Freeway
Houston, TX 77092
(866) 688-4880
motelhoustontexas.com
Perfect for a long term stay, the Homestead Studio and Suites Houston offers suites equipped with a kitchen with dining and cooking utensils provided and a workspace. Wireless Internet access is available for a small one-time fee. Nearby attractions include the Willowbrook Mall, Splashtown and the Tour 18 Golf Course.
Homestead Studio Suites Houston
13223 Champions Centre Drive
Houston, TX 77069
(281) 397-9922
homesteadhotels.com
The Best Western Downtown Inn & Suites is 100 percent smoke-free and offers guests a complimentary full breakfast. The outdoor pool and spa as well as fitness center is also available. All 67 rooms come with cable TV and free Internet access. The hotel is less than five miles from the George Brown Convention Center, the Minute Maid Park and the downtown aquarium. It is also less than a mile away from Houston's thriving theater district.
Best Western Downtown Inn & Suites
915 W. Dallas Street
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 571-7733
bestwestern.com
Minutes from the Houston NASA Space Center, the Super8 Motel at NASA is also close to Clear Lake where visitors can enjoy fishing, boating and other water sports. All 62 rooms come with free wireless Internet access, coffee makers, cable TV, microwaves and refrigerators. Hot tub rooms are also available. The hotel offers a free deluxe continental breakfast, guest use of the copy and fax machines and free coffee. Other nearby attractions include the Houston Zoo, Hermann Park and the museum district.
Super8 Motel at NASA
18103 Kings Row
Houston, TX 77058
(281) 333-5385
super8nasa.com