| in a business park off interstate 10, this straightforward budget hotel in a low-rise building is 1 mile from the shops, restaurants and events at citycentre. check-in time: 11:00 amcheck-out time: 11:00 am. kids stay at no charge in a parents room. the warmly decorated rooms feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as microwaves and minifridges; some come with whirlpool tubs. parking is available
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Downtown Aquarium (20 min)
Sprawling spot for sea life, including touch pools, shark tank & displays of aquatic ecosystems. Buffalo Bayou Park (19 min)
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American decorative arts & paintings displayed in a historic home set in a serene 14-acre garden. Houston Museum of Natural Science (24 min)
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Park whose centerpiece is a 64-ft.-tall fountain circulating 11,000 gallons of water every minute. | 
