PRICE:
Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

In terms of amenities, service, and location, this is the best of the hotels around the Medical Center. Consequently, it enjoys a high occupancy rate, especially with people attending medical conferences. As the occupancy rate increases, so do the prices. Try to book early, and, if you have any flexibility, get rates for different dates. Most of the rooms are suites, which, for the money, are a better value than their standard king room. The hotel's facilities set this hotel apart from neighboring hotels. The large rooms are comfortable and well furnished. The building is 19 stories tall. Ask for a room facing out over Rice University. The hotel's location on the rim of the Medical Center can actually be an advantage over its principal Medical Center rivals (a Marriott and a Crowne Plaza) because it makes getting to and from the hotel easier, avoiding the Medical Center traffic jams and the tight parking garages.

Copyright: Excerpted from Frommer's Texas, 4th Edition, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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