this modest extended-stay hotel is 2 miles from interstate 45, 8 miles from the recreational keithweiss park and 9 miles from george bush intercontinental airport. parking is complimentary. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. minimum-stay rules apply. cozy, streamlined studios offer free wi-fi, as well as flat-screen tvs and kitchenettes; some add dining areas. coin-operated laundry facilities are available William
Buffalo Bayou Park (18 min) Winding, 160-acre green space featuring views of the Houston skyline plus a fountain & a skate park. Beer Can House (24 min) Guided tours are given at this folk art house built from 1968–1988 using 50,000+ recycled beer cans. Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens (24 min) American decorative arts & paintings displayed in a historic home set in a serene 14-acre garden. Memorial Park (21 min) Expansive city park with lush natural features, popular running trail, golf course & lots of shade. Hurricane Harbor Splashtown (13 min) Popular water amusement park with slides, lazy river & varied attractions for multiple age groups. Eleanor Tinsley Park (18 min) Park popular for its running trails, lush green hills & playing host to multiple annual festivals. Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern (18 min) This decommissioned underground reservoir was built in 1926 & now features art installations. Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center (22 min) This large tract features play & fishing areas, an educational facility & a network of trails. Downtown Aquarium (21 min) Sprawling spot for sea life, including touch pools, shark tank & displays of aquatic ecosystems. Sam Houston Park (19 min) Historically focused park featuring guided tours of old structures dating back to the 1800s. Mercer Botanic Gardens (15 min) 300 acres of native & cultivated plants along with butterflies, birds & special seasonal events. JPMorgan Chase Tower (19 min) Art Car Museum (21 min) Museum of elaborately decorated cars & contemporary art with a scrap-metal & chrome exterior. National Museum of Funeral History (10 min) Educational exhibits, memorabilia & artifacts on funerals including items from famous people. Market Square Park (18 min) Historic public hangout with outdoor movies, walkways, a dog run & a restaurant, Niko Niko's. |