City: Houston, TX
Category: Accommodations
Address: 2525 W. Loop South
17. Intercontinental Houston
City: Houston, TX
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (713) 627-7760
Address: 2222 W. Loop South
Description: You’ll enjoy countless amenities at this Galleria-area hotel. Among them: access to the business center, a full-service gym, same-day dry cleaning and laundry service, live entertainment, and a whirlpool and outdoor pool. Each of the 485 guest rooms and 13 suites includes cable and satellite TV, morning newspaper delivery, a coffee and tea maker, and plush bathrobes. High-speed Internet costs an additional $10.95 per day. Don’t want to venture down to the Galleria for your next meal? Feast on global cuisine at The Restaurant, or enjoy a martini and tapas at The Bar.
18. Marriott Houston West Loop By The Galleria
City: Houston, TX
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (713) 960-0111
Address: 1750 W. Loop South
Description: This newly renovated 13-floor hotel has 299 guest rooms, plus 2 suites. No matter which room you rest your head in, you’ll enjoy lavish down bedding, large safes, flat-screen TVs and cable, coffee, and tea. In-room wireless Internet costs $12.95 per day, but you can get free Wi-Fi in the lobby. On-site dining options include Alexander Restaurant, which cooks up Southwestern fare, and the Fairway Lounge, which serves American dishes. Exercise options include an indoor atrium pool and a fitness center. The hotel is near the Galleria shopping area, as well as Memorial Park’s running and biking trails. Free shuttle service is available to the Galleria mall. The hotel is smoke-free.
City: Houston, TX
Category: Accommodations
Address: 4 Riverway
20. Sheraton Suites Houston
City: Houston, TX
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (713) 586-2444
Address: 2400 W. Loop South
Description: The Sheraton Suites is just a 2-block walk from the Galleria mall and restaurants. All 281 suites here come with free high-speed Internet, plush bathrobes and slippers, and two flat-screen televisions. Professionals have easy access to fax machines and copiers here, too. There’s an Omaha Steakhouse on-site, but there are plenty of better restaurants nearby.
21. St. Regis Houston
City: Houston, TX
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (713) 840-7600
Address: 1919 Briar Oaks Ln.
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Description: This hotel used to be the Ritz-Carlton. Despite the name change, you can still expect the same luxurious accommodations and great service, not to mention a convenient location right between the Galleria and the exclusive River Oaks neighborhood. The Starwood-owned St. Regis has 232 spacious rooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows, high-speed Internet, safes, and top-of-the-line linens. The hotel, which is known for its butler service, offers 24-hour room service, a fitness center, twice-daily turndown service, and a spa. Dining is available in the Zagat-rated Remington Restaurant; The Remington Bar features live music on Friday and Saturday nights. There’s also an intimate wine room and an afternoon tearoom. Dogs are welcome.
22. The Westin Galleria Houston
City: Houston, TX
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (713) 960-8100
Address: 5060 W. Alabama
Description: A popular spot for meetings, weddings, and bar and bat mitzvah parties, The Westin Galleria is adjacent to the Galleria mall. All 487 rooms and 23 suites include Starwood Hotels’ signature Heavenly bedding, coffeemakers with Starbucks coffee, and bathrobes. You can even request a special Heavenly Bed for your dog. High-speed Internet is available for $9.95–$14.95 per day, depending on the speed you choose. Need to work out? You can exercise in the hotel gym or jog along nearby running paths. The hotel offers a running map with a 3-mile and a 5-mile route. Children’s programming and babysitting are also available.
23. The Westin Oaks Houston
City: Houston, TX
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (713) 960-8100
Address: 5011 Westheimer at Post Oak Blvd.
Description: Yes, there are two Westins at the Galleria, and yes, both are connected to the mall and share the same phone number. But they’re not the same hotel: If you reserve a room at The Westin Galleria, they won’t be able to find your name over at The Westin Oaks. Both hotels charge almost the same rates, and the 406 rooms and 9 suites here offer basically the same perks and accommodations as those at The Westin Galleria—the heavenly bedding, a gym, dog beds, babysitting service, and children’s programming. Many rooms at this location also include Jacuzzis.
24. Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
City: Houston, TX
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (713) 313-4000
Address: 6633 Travis St.
Description: This stylish hotel boasts a prime Medical Center location that offers easy access to Rice University, Hermann Park, Reliant Center, the Museum District, and all of the Texas Medical Center hospitals. Each of the 141 luxurious suites and 42 deluxe guest rooms features a wet bar, comfy bedding, cable, and panoramic views of the city. High-speed Internet access is available for a fee. Fitness buffs can take advantage of the outdoor pool and private jogging track. Free shuttle service can take you to the area hospitals and medical facilities. Babysitting is available. This is a nonsmoking hotel.
25. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Houston Medical Center
City: Houston, TX
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (877) 859-5095
Address: 6800 S. Main St.
Description: Modern decor and a convenient location make this a good option if you’re in town for medical treatment or visiting a patient at a hospital in the Texas Medical Center. Added bonus: guests are just a short drive from Rice University, Hermann Park, the Museum District, and Reliant Park. There are 287 guest rooms, and 215 of them are suites, so there’s plenty of space to spread out. Every room includes free high-speed Internet access and cable; the suites include full kitchens with cookware and utensils. The recently renovated fitness center includes top-notch cardio equipment and weights. Free shuttle service is available with 24-hour notice.
26. Lake View RV Resort
City: Houston, TX
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (713) 723-0973
Address: 11991 S. Main St.
Description: Park your RV at this highly rated resort and stay in one of the fully furnished cabins or park models. Among the perks here: free barbecue and picnic areas, propane, a walking track, a pool and Jacuzzi, fitness and recreation rooms, free high-speed Internet, a fishing lake, and free shuttle service to the Texas Medical Center. There’s also daily maid service. Rentals are available by the day, week, or month. Pets aren’t allowed.
City: Houston, TX
Category: Accommodations
Address: 111 N. Post Oak Ln.
City: Houston, TX
Category: Accommodations
Address: 5302 Crawford St.
29. South Main RV Park
City: Houston, TX
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (713) 667-0120
Address: 10100 S. Main
Description: Located at the intersection of South Main and I-610, the South Main RV Park is just a mile from Reliant Center (home of the Houston Texans and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo), 2.5 miles from the Texas Medical Center, and 7 miles from downtown. This securely gated, well-maintained RV camp includes several shaded areas, concrete patios, paved streets, free local phone calls and wireless Internet, cable TV, laundry facilities, and, of course, 20/30/50 amps. The park is managed on-site. Skip the Houston traffic by taking the park’s free shuttle service to the Medical Center and nearby shopping areas.