If you're looking for a nice size room, which is reasonably clean and maintained, this may be a good choice. However, the staff was extremely cold and distant, so don't count on them for any advice, directions or any assistance, I was treated as more of an inconvenience than a guest. I believe that they only wish to cater to business travelers who need absolutely no assistance. I had no particular problem with the staff, but certainly did not feel welcome at this hotel.

I was in town for a conference and did not have a car. The location is close to downtown--walking distance about 6 city blocks--and felt relatively safe. There is a decent happy hour for registered guests; a small, but nice workout room; and free computer access and printing, which I appreciated to print out my boarding pass. The bed was extremely comfortable and nice. My only complaint is that the desk staff was not particularly forthcoming about the free shuttle service it provides to the downtown area. It's fast and free, but only runs during the day. At check-in, I asked about my conference location for the next morning and was told it was an easy 7-block walk. But, of course, I had luggage, etc., so I wasn't too thrilled with that news. No mention was made of the shuttle service. When I checked out the info in the room, I saw the shuttle service and called the front desk. I confirmed that the service was available. I was amused that the person who advised about the "easy" walk was my shuttle driver. Nonetheless, a good place for a quick overnighter. No close-by restaurants, however, and area delivery was SLOOOWWW and minimums for delivery were high for one person.

We were only staying one night in Houston, and didn't want to pay a fortune! This place was PERFECT! Very clean & location was convenient. We would definitely stay here again!

I stayed here for the houston marathon over MLk weekend in 2006. It was not right in downtown, but close enough for me to walk to the expo and race start, but keep in mind, i run marathons, other people would consider this hotel too far to walk.
the rooms were very nice, large, clean, and comfortable.
the breakfast was more than the usual continental - hot waffles, eggs, and good selection of cereals, yogurt adn fruit.
No places to eat near hotel, so you would need a car to go to a restaraunt.
pretty affordable, somewhat cheaper than the hotels that were located right in the downtown.