Off the I-10 in Houston’s Energy Corridor, this laid-back hotel is 2 miles from George Bush Park and 15 miles from Downtown Houston. Simple, colorful rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and desks, as well as microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. Suites add separate living areas with pull-out sofas. Complimentary amenities include parking, hot breakfast and an evening social with snacks and drinks. There’s also a fitness center, an indoor pool and a hot tub, plus a business center and meeting space.