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Our top choices for Rice University hotels

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Hotel Saint Augustine

Hotel Saint Augustine
3.5 star property
Montrose, 1.9 km from Rice University
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (97 reviews)
"Great hotel in a great location. Super friendly staff and great food at the hotel restaurant. "
Canada
Antonios
The price is RM1,362
RM1,603 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Hotel Saint Augustine
Exterior

InterContinental Houston by IHG

InterContinental Houston by IHG
4.0 star property
Texas Medical Center, 1.4 km from Rice University
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Very clean room & responsive staff!"
United States
ERIC
The price is RM667
RM858 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
InterContinental Houston by IHG
Outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas

The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District

The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District
4.0 star property
Texas Medical Center, 1 km from Rice University
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,121 reviews)
"Excellent stay!"
United States
Travis
The price is RM659
RM820 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District
Terrace/patio

Home2 Suites by Hilton Houston Medical Center, TX

Home2 Suites by Hilton Houston Medical Center, TX
3.0 star property
Texas Medical Center, 2 km from Rice University
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (611 reviews)
"Overall a great stay: really friendly and accommodating service, beautiful and clean rooms, great breakfast."
United States
Lette
The price is RM546
RM638 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Home2 Suites by Hilton Houston Medical Center, TX
American cuisine

Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District

Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District
4.0 star property
Texas Medical Center, 1 km from Rice University
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Rooms were tidy, clean and comfortable bedding. Staff extremely courteous and accommodating. "
United States
Linda
The price is RM803
RM1,068 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
4.5 star property
1.1 km from Rice University
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,909 reviews)
"Great location "
United States
Tolbert
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Terrace/patio

Hilton Garden Inn Houston Medical Center, TX

Hilton Garden Inn Houston Medical Center, TX
3.0 star property
Texas Medical Center, 2 km from Rice University
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,010 reviews)
"Clean room, pleasant staff, good location in medical center area"
United States
James
The price is RM482
RM564 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Hilton Garden Inn Houston Medical Center, TX
Lobby

Hyatt Place Houston Medical Center

Hyatt Place Houston Medical Center
3.0 star property
Texas Medical Center, 2.5 km from Rice University
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,378 reviews)
"Clean rooms, friendly staff and great location."
United States
Lorena Tatiana
The price is RM522
RM614 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Hyatt Place Houston Medical Center
Reception

La Colombe d'Or Hotel

La Colombe d'Or Hotel
5.0 star property
Montrose, 2.7 km from Rice University
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (160 reviews)
"Bungalows are so gorgeous! One of the best hotels I’ve stayed at years! Cocktails are also delicious! Have very few reasons to be in Houston, but would plan a trip just to stay in this hotel again!"
United States
Charity
The price is RM1,683
RM1,969 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
La Colombe d'Or Hotel
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils

Modern B & B

Modern B & B
3.5 star property
Montrose, 2.1 km from Rice University
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (210 reviews)
"Awesome place and people "
United States
Walter
The price is RM438
RM512 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Modern B & B
Lobby

Hyatt House Houston Medical Center

Hyatt House Houston Medical Center
3.0 star property
Texas Medical Center, 2.5 km from Rice University
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,255 reviews)
"Great staff and stay everything was amazing."
United States
Brianna
The price is RM560
RM659 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Hyatt House Houston Medical Center
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Residence Inn by Marriott Houston Medical Center/NRG Park

Residence Inn by Marriott Houston Medical Center/NRG Park
3.0 star property
Texas Medical Center, 3.1 km from Rice University
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (525 reviews)
"Room was great and so was the staff. Best location too"
United States
Brenda
The price is RM732
RM856 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Residence Inn by Marriott Houston Medical Center/NRG Park
Lobby

Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton

Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Texas Medical Center, 2.1 km from Rice University
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,775 reviews)
"Excellent hotel and restaurant!"
United States
TIMOTHY
The price is RM588
RM688 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton
Terrace/patio

Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center

Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
4.5 star property
Texas Medical Center, 1.1 km from Rice University
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,847 reviews)
"Always a great stay at this hotel with good staff nice rooms and good food "
United States
Diane
The price is RM387
RM457 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
Bar (on property)

SpringHill Suites Houston Medical Center/NRG Park

SpringHill Suites Houston Medical Center/NRG Park
3.0 star property
Astrodome, 3 km from Rice University
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice staff, good breakfast."
United States
Wilmer
The price is RM510
RM596 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
SpringHill Suites Houston Medical Center/NRG Park
Breakfast and dinner served

Courtyard by Marriott Houston Rice University

Courtyard by Marriott Houston Rice University
3.0 star property
2.7 km from Rice University
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,009 reviews)
"The room was clean. Staff was friendly and efficient. Would stay there again. The Silk Road restaurant was a good option - the food was good and the service was quite good as well."
United States
Vanessa
The price is RM557
RM655 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Courtyard by Marriott Houston Rice University
Reception

Americas Best Value Inn Medical Center Downtown

Americas Best Value Inn Medical Center Downtown
2.0 star property
2.1 km from Rice University
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (999 reviews)
"It was a quick stop for us and the room had everything we needed"
United States
Deiedra
The price is RM385
RM451 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Americas Best Value Inn Medical Center Downtown
Interior

Wanderstay Houston Hostel

Wanderstay Houston Hostel
2.0 star property
Museum District, 2.9 km from Rice University
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (195 reviews)
"This is an amazing place to stay."
United States
Darius
The price is RM215
RM251 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Wanderstay Houston Hostel
Lobby

Hampton Inn & Suites Houston Medical Center NRG Park

Hampton Inn & Suites Houston Medical Center NRG Park
2.5 star property
Texas Medical Center, 2.5 km from Rice University
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,009 reviews)
"Close to MDAnderson courteous staff good breakfast"
United States
Deborah
The price is RM490
RM576 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Hampton Inn & Suites Houston Medical Center NRG Park
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers

Crowne Plaza Houston Med Ctr-Galleria Area by IHG

Crowne Plaza Houston Med Ctr-Galleria Area by IHG
3.5 star property
2.6 km from Rice University
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,381 reviews)
"The cleanliness of the room and the staff were friendly. "
United States
Trethia
The price is RM246
RM288 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Crowne Plaza Houston Med Ctr-Galleria Area by IHG
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Compare popular hotels close to Rice University

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Hotel Saint Augustine
3.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
97 reviews
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Exterior
InterContinental Houston by IHG
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
View
Outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas
The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,121 reviews
View
Terrace/patio
Home2 Suites by Hilton Houston Medical Center, TX
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
611 reviews
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American cuisine
Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
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Top Rice University Hotel Reviews

Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton

Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent
"good"
John Patrick 4-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotels near other Rice University attractions

Visitors enjoy a sunny day at Houston Zoo's picturesque landscape with a beautiful fountain in the heart of the Museum District

Houston Zoo

4.3/5 (2,621 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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Houston Natural Science Museum featuring heritage elements and interior views

Houston Natural Science Museum

4.5/5 (1,034 reviews)
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Houston Natural Science Museum during your trip to Houston. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
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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 73 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 aparthotel 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 The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District and Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center.
How many hotels will I find near Rice University?
Expedia has 73 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. NRG Park, 2209 Dowling Street and Eldorado Ballroom are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can catch a show at Main Street Theater - Rice Village, House of Blues Houston and Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.
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.