Top 10 Hotels Near Rice University in Houston for 2026

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A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and outdoor seating area with chairs and tables.

A modern lounge area with a bar, seating, and large windows.

A modern building with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit patio area.

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, leather armchairs, and a sofa. There are candles on the table and a lamp on a side table.

1. Hotel Saint Augustine

Montrose, 1.9 km from Rice University

Fabrizio

P18,062

P21,289 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A large, multi-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a red umbrella.

A spacious hallway with a checkered floor, elegant chandeliers, and a large mirror.

A grand staircase with a handrail, carpeted steps, and a light fixture on the wall.

A spacious room with large windows, a green armchair, a patterned rug, and a classic clock.

2. Houston Towers Inn Downtown Museum District Med. Ctr NRG - Adults Only

2.3 km from Rice University

Shelly

P11,035

P13,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and indoor plants.

A bar area with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, hanging plants, and bar stools.

A modern hotel room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the city.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a chessboard.

3. InterContinental Houston by IHG

Texas Medical Center, 1.4 km from Rice University

Luke

P10,209

P13,197 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, large windows, a long bar area, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

A multi-story hotel with a rooftop pool area, featuring a modern design and multiple balconies.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a coffee machine, and a seating area with a sofa and armchairs.

A spacious indoor area with high ceilings, large windows, and modern furniture.

4. Hyatt Place Houston Medical Center

Texas Medical Center, 2.5 km from Rice University

Jorge

P7,923

P9,319 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a sofa, and a large mirror.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a changing room area, and a seating area with a view of the outdoors.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, and a bar area with stools.

5. Residence Inn By Marriott Houston Medical Center Reliant Park

Texas Medical Center, 3.1 km from Rice University

Renny

P11,781

P13,784 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, and a chandelier.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, surrounded by wicker chairs and potted plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a desk with a chair, a large mirror, and a chandelier.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area.

6. Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

1.1 km from Rice University

Tina

P16,398

P22,128 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A modern hotel room with a grey sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, and a cityscape view.

7. Hyatt House Houston Medical Center

Texas Medical Center, 2.5 km from Rice University

Gaby

P8,422

P9,905 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

An outdoor patio area with round wooden tables and wicker chairs, featuring a lantern and modern lighting fixtures.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a swimming pool.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet setup, and overhead lighting fixtures.

A modern lobby with a grey sofa, orange ottoman, and a large TV screen.

8. Hilton Garden Inn Houston Medical Center, TX

Texas Medical Center, 2 km from Rice University

Tameka

P7,148

P8,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a tall building at night.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a pool, and city views.

A modern hotel with a prominent glass facade, a flat roof, and a ground-level entrance with a covered walkway.

A modern hotel lobby with wooden flooring, contemporary chairs, and illuminated ceiling panels.

9. The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District

Texas Medical Center, 1 km from Rice University

Juan

P9,056

P11,271 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a covered seating area, surrounded by buildings.

A self-service beverage and snack station with refrigerated drinks, snacks, and a variety of packaged goods.

A dining area with a table set for two, a potted plant, and a view into the living room.

10. Home2 Suites by Hilton Houston Medical Center, TX

Texas Medical Center, 2 km from Rice University

Charles

P8,662

P10,134 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel bar stools, a black refrigerator, and white cabinetry.

A wooden deck with white chairs and a yellow stool, a metal staircase, and a potted plant.

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a chair, and a door leading to a balcony.

A dining area with a table set for breakfast, featuring bowls of cereal and fruit.

11. Modern B & B

Montrose, 2.1 km from Rice University

Julián

P5,872

P6,871 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious lobby with plush seating, a marble coffee table, and a grand chandelier.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern hotel room with a curved glass wall, a view of a cityscape, a round side table with a plate of fruit, and two beige armchairs.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

12. Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton

Texas Medical Center, 2.1 km from Rice University

Angela

P10,220

P11,997 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A high-rise hotel with a rooftop pool, multiple floors, and a cityscape view.

A modern interior with large windows, multiple tables, and chairs arranged for dining.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless appliances, and a city view through large windows.

A spacious gym with large windows, weightlifting equipment, and a concrete floor.

13. Sentral Forme Houston

1.5 km from Rice University

Keeshaun

P9,009

P12,375 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern restaurant with a bar area, featuring a patterned floor, multiple dining tables, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large abstract wall mural.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a chair with a colorful cushion, a bench, and a city view through large windows.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.

14. Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District

Texas Medical Center, 1 km from Rice University

Valencia

P11,232

P15,181 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern kitchen with a bar area, wooden stools, and a seating area with chairs.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and a herringbone floor pattern.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered walkway and a sign that reads "SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT."

A modern reception desk with a wooden finish and a sloped design, situated in a hotel lobby with a geometric wall design and a sign indicating the hotel name 'Marriott Bonvoy'.

15. SpringHill Suites Houston Medical Center/NRG Park

Astrodome, 3 km from Rice University

Kimberly

P6,008

P7,029 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, fire pits, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a variety of liquor bottles on shelves.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and decorative wall art.

A dining table set with plates, cutlery, glasses, and candles, surrounded by chairs in a formal dining area.

16. Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center

Texas Medical Center, 1.1 km from Rice University

olga

P6,625

P7,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a menu board above the counter.

A hotel pool area with a bar, seating, and a view of the building's exterior.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a central courtyard, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A GoBoard® displaying the time, weather, and news.

17. Courtyard By Marriott Houston Medical Center Reliant Park

2.8 km from Rice University

Jorge

P6,717

P7,940 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern dining area with a long table and chairs, a chandelier, and a television on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a small table, a red pillow, a cityscape picture on the wall, a flat-screen TV, and a standing lamp.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a palm tree.

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Houston Medical Center NRG Park

Texas Medical Center, 2.5 km from Rice University

Shawna

P6,636

P7,800 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

A covered walkway with arches and columns, leading to a building with a red roof.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a bench, a cityscape view, and a framed picture on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a bar area in the background.

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites

Texas Medical Center, 1.4 km from Rice University

Brandon

P8,177

P9,567 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel dining area with a kitchen counter, dining tables, and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, a bedside table, and a lamp. There are framed pictures on the wall above the beds.

A reception area with a desk, a phone, and a laptop on a shelf. There is a door leading to a hallway with a potted plant and a framed picture on the wall.

A lobby with two patterned chairs, a small round table, and an exit door.

20. Americas Best Value Inn NRG Park Medical Center

Texas Medical Center, 3.1 km from Rice University

Victor

P3,727

P4,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Compare popular hotels close to Rice University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Saint Augustine	9.6 Exceptional 173 reviews	View
Houston Towers Inn Downtown Museum District Med. Ctr NRG - Adults Only	9.6 Exceptional 220 reviews	View
InterContinental Houston by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Houston Medical Center	9.2 Wonderful 2,680 reviews	View
Residence Inn By Marriott Houston Medical Center Reliant Park	9.4 Exceptional 580 reviews	View

Top Rice University Hotel Reviews

The Whitehall Houston

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly staff, would come back"

Hyatt Place Houston Medical Center

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast selection had choices for everyone. Room has above normal number of towels. Staff extremely helpful and hotel provided a very useful shuttle for local stops and football stadium."

DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites

8/10 Good

"Breakfast could be better, more variety like yogurt, more fruits, variety of pastries,"

The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay. Lighting room is difficult, even with information card since it tries to be universal and rooms are different. Valet staff was cordial and congenial. Really great! What I didn’t appreciate was being moved from the pool area to the outside deck area and then again being made to move inside. It was a beautiful night to be outside"

InterContinental Houston by IHG

8/10 Good

"Hotel provides shuttle service within 2 miles, very helpful during the hot day."

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

10/10 Excellent

"Very good location right next to the museum of fine arts and walking distance to the Rice U campus. Quite with a nice view from the balcony."

Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient"

Home2 Suites by Hilton Houston Medical Center, TX

8/10 Good

"Overall we loved the hotel. The breakfast was fabulous, staff was welcoming and friendly. The hotel was well kept, and we loved walking in the park nearby. Small annoyance - Our room was out of shampoo and handsoap and nearly out of body wash. It was frustrating to discover there wasn't enough when we needed them. IMO housekeeping should have checked the levels and ensured there would be sufficient amount for our stay. Real concern/issue if you have a baby - I would recommend bringing your own pack-and-play or finding out whether these issues in this review have been addressed. The pack-and-play they brought us had a thick (maybe 8-10 inches?) mattress that was quite soft and not the correct size for the pack-and-play. There was a 4-6 inch gap between the mattress and the end of the pack-and-play; I tried to stuff it with a pillow, but my son still fell into the gap and got stuck in the crack along the side multiple times. I was concerned about his safety while sleeping, and didn't sleep well / ended up putting him in bed with me because he kept getting stuck and waking up crying."

Hilton Garden Inn Houston Medical Center, TX

10/10 Excellent

"Na"

Other attractions near Rice University

An aerial view of a park with a large dome structure, surrounded by trees and a body of water.

Houston Zoo

8.6/10 (4,550 reviews)

With a huge collection of animals, a water park and a cinema, Houston Zoo is a great day out for the family.

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A museum with dinosaur skeletons on display.

Houston Natural Science Museum

9.2/10 (1,036 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Houston Natural Science Museum in Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

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Tudor Fieldhouse

Catch an event at Tudor Fieldhouse during your trip to Houston.

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Anderson Clarke Center

After visiting Anderson Clarke Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Houston.

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Reckling Park

Catch an event at Reckling Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

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Twilight Epiphany Skyspace

Enjoy an outing to Twilight Epiphany Skyspace during your stay in Houston. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Miller Outdoor Theater

You can get tickets for a performance at Miller Outdoor Theater during your stay in Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums.

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Rice Stadium

Catch an event at Rice Stadium during your trip to Houston. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Rice University?

Rice University is located in an area of Houston known for its popular theater scene and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 90 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Rice University?

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Rice University. Other good options within a short distance include Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center and The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District.

How many hotels are there near Rice University?

Expedia has 90 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Rice University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Rice University, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Rice University.

What can I see and do near Rice University?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Houston Natural Science Museum, Houston Museum of Fine Arts, or Menil Collection. Reliant Park, Eldorado Ballroom, and Freedmenstown are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can catch a show at Main Street Theater - Rice Village, House of Blues Houston, and Jesse H. Jones Hall.

How can I get to Rice University?

With so many choices for transportation, seeing the area around Rice University is easy. You can walk to nearby metro stations including Elgin/Third Ward Station, TSU/UH Athletics District Station, and Ensemble/HCC Station. To venture out into the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at M. D. Anderson Station or Kinder Station.

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Our top choices for Rice University hotels

1. Hotel Saint Augustine

2. Houston Towers Inn Downtown Museum District Med. Ctr NRG - Adults Only

3. InterContinental Houston by IHG

4. Hyatt Place Houston Medical Center

5. Residence Inn By Marriott Houston Medical Center Reliant Park

6. Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

7. Hyatt House Houston Medical Center

8. Hilton Garden Inn Houston Medical Center, TX

9. The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District

10. Home2 Suites by Hilton Houston Medical Center, TX

11. Modern B & B

12. Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton

13. Sentral Forme Houston

14. Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District

15. SpringHill Suites Houston Medical Center/NRG Park

16. Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center

17. Courtyard By Marriott Houston Medical Center Reliant Park

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Houston Medical Center NRG Park

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites

20. Americas Best Value Inn NRG Park Medical Center

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Top Rice University Hotel Reviews

The Whitehall Houston

Hyatt Place Houston Medical Center

DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites

The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District

InterContinental Houston by IHG

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District

Home2 Suites by Hilton Houston Medical Center, TX

Hilton Garden Inn Houston Medical Center, TX

Other attractions near Rice University

Houston Zoo

Houston Natural Science Museum

Tudor Fieldhouse

Anderson Clarke Center

Reckling Park

Twilight Epiphany Skyspace

Miller Outdoor Theater

Rice Stadium

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