| set in a commercial area, this unpretentious hotel is 2 miles from george bush intercontinental airport, 6 miles from mercer botanic gardens and 21 miles from downtown houston. free perks include parking and continental breakfast. studios add kitchenettes. there are also coin-operated laundry facilities. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the streamlined rooms feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as minifridges, microwaves, and tea and coffeemakers; some offer sitting areas and/or whirlpool tubs
William P. Hobby Airport 42 min
Mercer Botanic Gardens (10 min)
300 acres of native & cultivated plants along with butterflies, birds & special seasonal events. Old Town Spring (16 min)
Historic turn-of-the-century settlement features a variety of Victorian-style restaurants & shops. Mercer Arboretum (11 min) National Museum of Funeral History (18 min)
Educational exhibits, memorabilia & artifacts on funerals including items from famous people. Schott Park (10 min)
Peaceful 24-acre preserve featuring a walking trail, playground, picnicking & basketball half-court. Pundt Park (16 min)
Large recreation area offering multiple fishing lakes, unpaved trails, picnic areas & a dog park. Hurricane Harbor Splashtown (17 min)
Popular water amusement park with slides, lazy river & varied attractions for multiple age groups. Humble Museum (9 min) Sheldon Lake (23 min)
Park, lake, reservoir, alligators, and wetland Spring Creek Greenway (12 min)
Nearly 40 miles of green space with hiking & biking trails plus fishing, canoeing & kayaking. Alexander Deussen Park (26 min)
309-acre park on Lake Houston with boat access, fishing pier, picnic areas, trails & more. Lindsay/Lyons Park and Sports Complex (20 min)
136-acre complex with lighted baseball, soccer, football & soccer fields, playground & picnic areas. Old MacDonald's Farm (10 min)
Activity center for youngsters featuring a petting zoo, mini-train, swimming pool & pumpkin patch. Lake Houston (24 min)
Sizable reservoir, Houston's municipal water supply, open to the public for boating & fishing. Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center (6 min)
This large tract features play & fishing areas, an educational facility & a network of trails. | 
