As a frequent and impatient traveler, I have a few odd quirks that I look for in a hotel. First, I hate paying for parking, second, is there a nice food option available within walking distance, and finally and perhaps most important, can I get in a decent run in the early AM. With those challenges, this makes staying in Houston somewhat difficult esp.. the running part. This hotel meets those criteria. Great choices to eat across the streets (Red Onion) and there is a very nice residential neighborhood within a half mile so one can easy get a 5 miler in the early AM with lighted streets. Parking is great and (free)...this is a nearly renovated hotel. Nice lobby and rooms are clean. Located off 1-10 it give you access to many points in Houston. People were friendly--off course its Texas ya'll--and I had not problems. This has become my permanent Houston place to stay. This is not luxury but very practical.