Budget, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
1 mile northwest of Rice University
3 floors, 122 suites - elevator
No swimming pool
Kitchen in every suite
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
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- allows up to medium-sized pets only, 2 pets per room - $25 per night fee for each pet - $150 maximum per stay fee for each pet. - Apr 2019 < Less
Pet friendly hotel
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- allows pets up 110 pounds, 2 pets per room - pets must remain in pet carrier or crate if left alone in room - $150 per stay fee for each pet. - Oct 2022 < Less
"We love this hotel. Over 12 years, we've stayed here over a dozen times. It's a fun place with funky decor. Having a coffee bar on each floor is wonderful.2019-06-20"
"I've stayed at this hotel at least 15 times in the last 11 years, and it never fails to disappoint me. It's luxurious and never boring, and the staff is friendly. On our last visit, the bellman asked what the occasion was for our trip; we replied that we were celebrating our birthdays. A few minutes later, we received a bottle of wine. Be sure to visit the morning coffee bar in your bathrobe.2018-08-17"
"The hotel was convenient to the Metro train, so we left our car in valet parking and used the train to go downtown and to NPG Center. Some great museums were nearby, too.2018-03-24"
"I was satisfied with this hotel. It was clean, the employees were polite, and I loved the morning coffee pantry on every floor. Valet parking only, though. Great place to stay.2017-03-10"
"As always, this hotel is a delightful place to stay. It's close to everything, and there's a shuttle to most places inside the 610 loop. The employees were attentive and helpful. There's always something going on, so it can be a little noisy, but if you have a room away from the elevator, you'll miss most of the activity. There's a coffee bar on every floor.2016-04-19"
"The hotel AC wasn't working well for 2 days of my stay, which was a major convenience. When I asked the staff about it, they didn't seem concerned. The room was nice and well-furnished. Decent shuttle service. Limited menu at the restaurant, but the food and wait staff were good.2019-03-17"
"Close to Methodist Hospital. I felt safe at this hotel, and the employees were friendly. I liked that the pool area was locked and it took a room key to enter.2017-08-22"
"This hotel is a comfortable place to stay. The staff was friendly and willing to work with guests. Everything went well.2017-07-05"
"Close to everything you'd want to see. Good rates. Nice, clean hotel with helpful employees. The shuttle to MD Anderson was a lifesaver, and the free breakfast buffet was appreciated. I had an awesome stay.2016-11-24"
"The hotel staff was excellent and helpful.2021-09-23"
"I truly enjoyed my stay at this hotel and look forward to returning. The staff was polite and helpful. The happy hour and shuttle service were amazing. Do stay here.2020-01-25"
"We had a wonderful experience. All the hotel employees were professional and courteous.2017-09-28"
"Great value. Our king suite had a microwave, fridge, Keurig coffee maker, sofa, and chair. Good shuttle service to downtown activities. The complimentary breakfast had everything you could want, including made-to-order items. Definitely stay at this hotel.2017-05-22"
"Convenient to nice restaurants, the Astros game, and the downtown aquarium. The hotel was up-to-date and clean. Kind, helpful personnel. Breakfast was wonderful. We loved staying here and plan to come back.2017-04-17"
"The hotel was close to supermarkets and restaurants. There were some mechanical issues, but the amenities were nice and the staff was friendly. Decent breakfast. Use the kitchen in your room and the outdoor BBQ.2020-02-11"
"The hotel was dog friendly, and the room was large, comfortable, and clean. The staff was accommodating and let us stay in the same room when we had to extend our stay. Good breakfast and easy parking. We used the shuttle to get to the hospital with no problem, but never got picked up because the driver couldn't find us, even though we gave him the address and stood out by the road waiting. Still, I highly recommend staying here.2019-07-28"
"Good location. Nice, clean hotel with decent rates. The room was clean, and the staff was super friendly. Our TV was stuck on one channel, but maintenance came right away and fixed it. Our only complaint was that the whirlpool was out of order, even though we'd called ahead and were told it was working. Book it.2021-11-01"
"The hotel met my expectations. It was convenient to downtown, medical centers, restaurants, and the museum district.2018-09-23"
"A nice, rather basic hotel. I appreciated the front desk clerk, who was kind and helpful when we became stranded and had to stay an extra night. Nice breakfast. The shuttle drivers were helpful, prompt, and courteous. Self-parking was difficult; the entrance ramp was so steep that it scraped the bottom of my car. The parking spaces were small and hard to get in and out of.2022-12-19"
"Convenient downtown location near many attractions. Nice view. The hotel clerk provided good customer service. Good place to stay.2022-12-15"
"The hotel was clean, and the service was good. You won't be disappointed if you stay here.2016-12-05"
"Great location. The hotel staff was nice.2016-11-16"
"Very nice hotel. The room was quite spacious and comfortable. The staff was friendly, helpful, caring, and polite. Don't hesitate to stay here.2015-05-23"
"Great experience. The room was comfortable though slightly cramped. It was nice and quiet at night; we didn't even hear road noise. The staff was friendly. The 24-hour Einstein Brothers was a plus. I definitely recommend this hotel and look forward to staying again.2019-02-14"
"Great place to stay. The hotel was close to everything, and the staff was helpful and friendly. I highly recommend using valet parking and taking the shuttle to attractions.2017-07-18"
"We've stayed at this hotel a few times. Great location if you're going to a show at Hobby Center. You can walk or take the complimentary shuttle. Nice bar. My only complaint is that the bathroom light lit up half the room.2016-11-15"
"Awesome hotel.2015-09-29"
"Good location. The hotel was clean, and the staff was nice and helpful. Great place to stay.2015-08-04"
"Nice hotel. The staff was courteous and professional. I enjoyed my stay.2018-09-02"
"This hotel is a wonderful place to stay. We easily walked to Toyota Center, and the Metro was just steps away. Nice, spacious room with firm beds. The bathroom was big. Good food at the bistro. The valet parking was worth the cost for the convenience. Not much green space for dogs in the area.2017-04-13"
"A really nice hotel. It was clean, well-kept, and updated, and the employees were courteous.2016-08-31"
"Great hotel staff. I had an enjoyable stay.2015-11-22"
"Nice hotel for the price. It was perfect for our stay.2015-07-23"
"The hotel employees were courteous and helpful, and they all had a smile.2022-09-14"
"I could hear the light rail until 1:30 AM, as well as people chatting outside the hotel on the street below. Valet parking cost $32, and there was a long line waiting when we arrived. We had to find a luggage cart and unload our luggage, too.2019-03-14"
"Across the street from the underground tunnel system. All the hotel employees were friendly and wanted our stay to be wonderful. Highly recommend.2016-06-07"
"The hotel staff was the friendliest I've ever encountered. The front desk clerks were conversational and easy to work with, and the breakfast attendants made sure we had everything we needed. Even the housekeeper was quite courteous. I definitely recommend staying here.2016-06-04"
"Our king corner suite was nice and had a good view. We arrived at 4PM and had to wait 45 minutes to check in. There was a sticker and price tag from someone's new shoes stuck on the chair. Be sure you have refreshments in the room if it's a holiday; there was nowhere to get anything after hours.2023-01-03"
"Good experience. The hotel was clean, and the employees were polite.2019-11-09"
"Nice hotel. Everything and everyone was great. One elevator was out of service. Stay here.2019-06-14"
"We went to a Rockets game right next door. Awesome room, and I loved the beds. The hotel clerk was so nice and let us check in early. The free cookies by the elevator were great. Free parking, and great restaurant delivery options. This was one of the best hotels I've stayed in.2017-01-13"
"Good location. My room smelled like mold, so I asked for a room change after 2 nights. The staff was helpful, and immediately offered me another room that was in much better condition. It was spacious but near the noisy elevator, and the decor was outdated.2015-05-07"
"Hotel desk clerk wasn't pleasant or welcoming; he didn't acknowledge me when I arrived and I had to introduce myself to get his attention. Not a good way to start my stay.2015-02-20"
"The hotel bar and cafe were expensive. The menu was limited, and the food wasn't very tasty.2022-11-19"
"The rates were reasonable, and the hotel room was lovely. Nice amenities and pleasant employees. The shuttle service to area medical centers was extremely valuable. Absolutely stay here.2022-11-02"
"I wasn't impressed with this hotel. Don't stay here if you're allergic to dogs.2021-02-20"
"There was a wedding party on the patio right in front of my room window, and loud music played until 11 PM. I wasn't warned that this would be going on. Other than that, the hotel was nice. There was some renovation work underway in the lobby, but it wasn't overly messy or inconvenient.2020-03-02"
"I was pleased with my stay. The room was clean and comfortable, and the hotel clerks were friendly and helpful. You won't be disappointed.2018-09-12"
"We enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The only problem was that the bar staff kept serving a man tequila shots until he was drunk, and he was bothering women in the bar. This made us uncomfortable.2022-06-22"
"The hotel was within walking distance of the hospital, and the eateries on the ground floor made mealtime easy. The beds were incredibly comfortable. Valet parking was extremely efficient. We felt relaxed and safe here.2022-05-06"
"Close to the medical center. The hotel room was clean and comfortable. It took us a minute to figure out the elevator, but a quick tutorial from another guest did the trick. Check-in and checkout were efficient and pleasant. We ate in the restaurant; it was convenient, and the food was good, and we enjoyed a drink at the bar. The server was friendly and remained calm when it was busy. I'd stay here again.2021-07-01"
"Great location. The hotel and employees were lovely. The heating and cooling systems in both our rooms roared and hummed with a resonating frequency that kept us awake. We turned off the AC and enjoyed the extraordinarily comfortable beds. Breakfast was fantastic.2021-05-10"
"AC wouldn't blow cold air no matter what we tried, so we were pretty miserable in the room. Entire staff was courteous. Well-maintained eating area.2015-02-20"
"Hotel worked well for us since we were attending a sporting event. Nice room and good service; all we needed for a day or two.2015-02-19"
"Valet parking was too expensive and took too long; I had to wait 30 minutes to get my car parked. Stay at another hotel.2015-02-19"
"Good hotel and service. The only negative was that the AC was very powerful, so the temperature change from the hallway to the room was dramatic.2016-03-30"
"Nice hotel except for the renovation work in the area.2016-01-11"
"We had a comfortable stay and were able to walk to the stadium from the hotel. The room seemed to be set up for one person instead of two; there was only one washcloth and one caffeinated coffee packet. The rooftop bar closed early, so we weren't able to experience it. We recommend staying here.2021-08-07"
"The hotel was too noisy at night, and the beds were too firm. The shuttle didn't run on weekends, but the weekday driver was nice. Breakfast wasn't good. Consider other options.2023-03-06"
"The 2nd floor of this hotel was smelly and filthy. Breakfast was awful. Don't stay here.2022-12-21"
"The hotel was pleasant, and the employees were friendly. Breakfast was great.2022-11-23"
"A fine hotel close to MD Anderson. Breakfast needed improvement.2022-10-04"
"The bed sagged on one side. The front elevator at the hotel didn't work.2022-06-07"
"Not a fancy motel, but it was comfortable.2017-04-17"
"Don't overlook this motel. Everything was great except the microwave didn't work. There was one in the lobby we could use. Our room was clean and recently refurbished, and the front desk clerk was helpful. This was our 2nd stay and we'd stay again.2015-10-13"
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