| a 10-minute walk from the convention center and a 2-minute drive from both the gulf and eastex freeways, this family-owned, all-suite hotel has been open since 1920. straightforward suites feature full kitchenettes (including electric stoves, microwaves, minifridges and cookware), work tables, 50-inch flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi. all rooms are on the second floor (no elevator) and are set up for extended stays. amenities include free continental breakfast, a fitness center, and coin-operated washer/dryers. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
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Children's Museum of Houston (9 min)
Bustling family museum with a wealth of hands-on activities such as a Bubble Lab & a Tot Spot. The Menil Collection (11 min)
Over 16,000 pieces of art & artifacts from the Paleolithic era to the present in a historic space. Rothko Chapel (11 min)
Historic octagonal brick building with massive abstract murals by Mark Rothko & outdoor sculptures. Houston Museum of Natural Science (11 min)
Museum with dinosaur hall & other permanent exhibits, planetarium, IMAX theater & butterfly house. Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens (12 min)
American decorative arts & paintings displayed in a historic home set in a serene 14-acre garden. Downtown Aquarium (9 min)
Sprawling spot for sea life, including touch pools, shark tank & displays of aquatic ecosystems. JPMorgan Chase Tower (10 min) Houston Zoo (11 min)
Visitors can see 6,000+ animals in natural habitat-style exhibits & watch daily care & feedings. Houston Arboretum & Nature Center (16 min)
155-acre urban green space offering nature trails, exhibits, workshops & events in various habitats. Buffalo Bayou Park (7 min)
Winding, 160-acre green space featuring views of the Houston skyline plus a fountain & a skate park. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (10 min)
Distinct campus & sculpture garden with notable art from antiquity to today, plus films & programs. Market Square Park (12 min)
Historic public hangout with outdoor movies, walkways, a dog run & a restaurant, Niko Niko's. Memorial Park (12 min)
Expansive city park with lush natural features, popular running trail, golf course & lots of shade. Discovery Green (6 min)
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Expansive park featuring a golf course, Japanese garden, a natural science museum & a kiddie train. | 
