the 1-bedroom suites add living areas with dining tables. breakfast is offered in a homey lobby lounge. casual studios feature flat-screen tvs, wi-fi and kitchenettes, as well as sitting areas with sofabeds. an airport shuttle is complimentary. set 2 miles from i-45 and greenspoint mall, this modern hotel among commercial plazas is 6 miles from george bush intercontinental airport and 13 miles from downtown houston. parking is available. there's also an outdoor pool and a fitness center. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am William
Mercer Botanic Gardens (17 min) 300 acres of native & cultivated plants along with butterflies, birds & special seasonal events. Eleanor Tinsley Park (17 min) Park popular for its running trails, lush green hills & playing host to multiple annual festivals. Downtown Aquarium (20 min) Sprawling spot for sea life, including touch pools, shark tank & displays of aquatic ecosystems. Old Town Spring (15 min) Historic turn-of-the-century settlement features a variety of Victorian-style restaurants & shops. Buffalo Bayou Park (18 min) Winding, 160-acre green space featuring views of the Houston skyline plus a fountain & a skate park. Meyer Park (22 min) Park with numerous sports fields, exercise stations, trails, a fishing lake, playgrounds & more. Art Car Museum (20 min) Museum of elaborately decorated cars & contemporary art with a scrap-metal & chrome exterior. National Museum of Funeral History (9 min) Educational exhibits, memorabilia & artifacts on funerals including items from famous people. Hurricane Harbor Splashtown (13 min) Popular water amusement park with slides, lazy river & varied attractions for multiple age groups. Mercer Arboretum (17 min) Memorial Park (20 min) Expansive city park with lush natural features, popular running trail, golf course & lots of shade. Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern (18 min) This decommissioned underground reservoir was built in 1926 & now features art installations. Beer Can House (23 min) Guided tours are given at this folk art house built from 1968–1988 using 50,000+ recycled beer cans. Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center (23 min) This large tract features play & fishing areas, an educational facility & a network of trails. Market Square Park (17 min) Historic public hangout with outdoor movies, walkways, a dog run & a restaurant, Niko Niko's. |