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

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a courtyard with outdoor seating.

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

Jacqueline

RM1,172

RM1,382 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

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

2.3 km from Rice University

Walter

RM845

RM1,050 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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 dining area, a sofa, and a chessboard.

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

3. InterContinental Houston by IHG

Texas Medical Center, 1.4 km from Rice University

Luke

RM633

RM822 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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.

A modern hotel with a glass entrance canopy, large windows, and a landscaped area with trees.

4. Residence Inn By Marriott Houston Medical Center Reliant Park

Texas Medical Center, 3.1 km from Rice University

Amanda

RM657

RM769 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

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

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

5. Hyatt House Houston Medical Center

Texas Medical Center, 2.5 km from Rice University

Debra

RM516

RM607 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

A modern grocery store with a variety of products, including snacks, beverages, and fresh produce.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a swimming pool.

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

6. Hilton Garden Inn Houston Medical Center, TX

Texas Medical Center, 2 km from Rice University

Shatara

RM465

RM544 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A grand staircase with a green garland and golden bows, flanked by wooden paneling and framed artwork on the walls.

A grand staircase with ornate woodwork, a chandelier, and a floral arrangement on a wooden table.

A modern pool table with a clear view of the pool area and a large window overlooking a pool.

A bar area with a variety of bottles, a bartender, and patrons seated at tables.

7. La Colombe d'Or Hotel

Montrose, 2.7 km from Rice University

Keeshaun

RM1,699

RM1,987 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

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

A high-rise hotel with a rooftop pool, multiple floors, and a city skyline in the background.

8. Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

1.1 km from Rice University

Cathy

RM1,068

RM1,442 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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.

A modern lobby with a grey sofa, orange ottomans, a round coffee table, and a large TV screen.

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton Houston Medical Center, TX

Texas Medical Center, 2 km from Rice University

Brad

RM552

RM645 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a reception desk.

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

10. The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District

Texas Medical Center, 1 km from Rice University

Matthew

RM695

RM865 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

11. Hyatt Place Houston Medical Center

Texas Medical Center, 2.5 km from Rice University

Christina

RM516

RM607 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A high-rise building with multiple floors, a glass facade, and a parking garage.

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

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

12. Sentral Forme Houston

1.5 km from Rice University

Keeshaun

RM730

RM974 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 lounge area with a sofa, chairs, and a round table. A decorative wall with vertical elements is visible.

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

13. Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District

Texas Medical Center, 1 km from Rice University

John

RM621

RM858 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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 hotel corridor with doors on both sides, a carpeted floor, and wall-mounted lighting.

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

14. Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton

Texas Medical Center, 2.1 km from Rice University

Rebecca

RM599

RM704 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

A modern two-story building with a covered outdoor area and a staircase leading to the entrance.

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

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

15. Modern B & B

Montrose, 2.1 km from Rice University

LISA

RM510

RM597 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A hotel room with a desk, a sofa, a TV, a ceiling fan, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

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'.

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

16. SpringHill Suites Houston Medical Center/NRG Park

Astrodome, 3 km from Rice University

Ruth

RM391

RM458 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

An outdoor patio area with seating and a pool.

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

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

17. Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center

Texas Medical Center, 1.1 km from Rice University

Stephen

RM368

RM435 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a comfortable seating area with armchairs.

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

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

18. Courtyard By Marriott Houston Medical Center Reliant Park

2.8 km from Rice University

Jorge

RM382

RM452 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

The exterior of Hampton Inn & Suites with a clear sky and palm trees.

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

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Houston Medical Center NRG Park

Texas Medical Center, 2.5 km from Rice University

Richard

RM447

RM526 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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.

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

20. DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites

Texas Medical Center, 1.4 km from Rice University

Danny

RM465

RM545 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Rice University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Saint Augustine	9.6 Exceptional 184 reviews	View
Houston Towers Inn Downtown Museum District Med. Ctr NRG - Adults Only	9.6 Exceptional 221 reviews	View
InterContinental Houston by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Residence Inn By Marriott Houston Medical Center Reliant Park	9.4 Exceptional 596 reviews	View
Hyatt House Houston Medical Center	9.2 Wonderful 1,284 reviews	View

Top Rice University Hotel Reviews

Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Really nice hotel! Very large and clean room. Lovely lobby. I didn't eat at the restaurant or use the gym/pool. Marcus at the front desk is awesome. 👏"

Home2 Suites by Hilton Houston Medical Center, TX

8/10 Good

"Comfortable and well located, would recommend."

Sentral Forme Houston

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, room w/kirchen, friendly and helpful staff, awesome gym, walking distance to museums. Loved it!"

Crowne Plaza Houston Med Ctr-Galleria Area by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Good service"

Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District

10/10 Excellent

"Always appreciate staying at this property when visiting MD Anderson - the staff is excellent, rooms are great, and the shuttle is especially helpful"

The Montage

10/10 Excellent

"Very good location!! Lots in walking distance. You have to get out of your car to open the gate, though. Other than that, great stay!"

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 browsing the exhibits at Houston Natural Science Museum during your trip to Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre 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 make plans for a show at Miller Outdoor Theater on your trip to Houston. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre 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 theatre scene and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 90 hotels and other accommodation options 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 traveller 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 will I find near Rice University?

Expedia has 90 hotels and other accommodation options 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, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options 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 transport options, exploring the area around Rice University is a breeze. Walk to nearby metro stations like Elgin/Third Ward Station, TSU/UH Athletics District Station and Ensemble/HCC Station. To explore 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. Residence Inn By Marriott Houston Medical Center Reliant Park

5. Hyatt House Houston Medical Center

6. Hilton Garden Inn Houston Medical Center, TX

7. La Colombe d'Or Hotel

8. Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton Houston Medical Center, TX

10. The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District

11. Hyatt Place Houston Medical Center

12. Sentral Forme Houston

13. Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District

14. Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton

15. Modern B & B

16. SpringHill Suites Houston Medical Center/NRG Park

17. Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center

18. Courtyard By Marriott Houston Medical Center Reliant Park

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Houston Medical Center NRG Park

20. DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites

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Top Rice University Hotel Reviews

Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton

Home2 Suites by Hilton Houston Medical Center, TX

Sentral Forme Houston

Crowne Plaza Houston Med Ctr-Galleria Area by IHG

Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District

The Montage

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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