| this unfussy, low-rise hotel off interstate 10 is 1. freebies include continental breakfast and parking. 5 miles from memorial park and 3 miles from the downtown aquarium. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. kids age 17 and under stay free with an adult. the low-key rooms come with desks, complimentary wi-fi and tvs, as well as minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. there's also a business center, plus coin-operated laundry facilities
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Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park (10 min)
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Park with live music, public art, restaurants, playground, pond for kayaking & exercise classes. | 
