OverviewThis all-suite property is situated among restaurants, next to the Willowbrook Mall. Offering suites with full kitchens and on-site laundry facilities, this hotel is well suited for guests looking for extended-stay accommodations.
Both smoking and non-smoking accommodations are available. All suites include free Wi-Fi, a 37" flat screen TV, a full kitchen with full-sized appliances (including a fridge, a stove, a dishwasher, a microwave, a coffeemaker, a toaster, cookware and dishes), a dining table, a sofabed, a fireplace, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer and individual climate control. Accessible, one- and two-bedroom suites are available.
Free parking is available on site and pets are not permitted.
A free breakfast is served from 6 am to 9 am on weekdays and from 7 am to 10 am on weekends. A free light meal and beverage service is offered in the evenings, Monday through Thursday.
Other on-site amenities include an indoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness centre, a basketball court, a business centre (with free printing), a free beverage area, coin-operated laundry machines, dry cleaning service, a 24-hour convenience store, free newspapers, luggage storage and safe deposit boxes.
Note: This hotel was most recently renovated in the fall of 2013.
Aerodrome Ice Skating Complex is a 16-minute walk away, while Heron Lakes Golf Course is 10 minutes away by car. The Splashtown Waterpark is 20 to 30 minutes away by car, while downtown Houston is about 35 minutes away by car and features the George R. Brown Convention Center, Minute Maid Park and the Woodlands Pavilion.
The Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is a 35- to 40-minute drive away, while the NASA Space Center Houston is about a 1-hour drive away. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps).
Verified by a front desk agent on September 24, 2013: The free breakfast hours. Renovation schedule.
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, many guests described generally enjoyable stays at this hotel and several aspects of the property were complimented.
Many guests found the rooms clean and comfortable, while several reviewers added that their rooms were spacious and quiet.
The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly and accommodating service.
Many reviewers enjoyed being able to walk from the hotel to shopping and restaurants.
Many guests praised the food and service at the on-site breakfast, while a few reviewers thought that the room rates were reasonable and that the hotel offered good value for the money they spent.
The Bad
A couple of guests thought that the furnishings in their rooms were in need of updates, among the reviews sourced for this editorial. However, at the time this editorial was written, in the fall of 2013, the hotel was undergoing renovations. Therefore the concerns of these guests may no longer reflect the condition of the hotel rooms.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 4.5 out of 5, with 100% of 39 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #45 out of 439 hotels in Houston, with an average score of 4.5 out of 5, from 50 reviews.
The author called the hotel on September 24, 2013 to verify some information.
