10 Best Hotels & Accommodation Closest to Rice University in Houston from AU$161

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

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.

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

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

1. Hotel Saint Augustine

Montrose, 1.9 km from Rice University

Jacqueline

AU$539

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A pool area with a built-in jacuzzi, outdoor furniture, and a balcony with a railing.

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

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

Walter

AU$368

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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

A modern building with a prominent 'InterContinental' sign, large windows, and a flag display.

3. InterContinental Houston by IHG

Texas Medical Center, 1.4 km from Rice University

Luke

AU$298

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

AU$270

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 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 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.

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

5. Hyatt Place Houston Medical Center

Texas Medical Center, 2.5 km from Rice University

Anthony

AU$213

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs, large windows with a city view, and a wooden accent wall.

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

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

6. La Colombe d'Or Hotel

Montrose, 2.7 km from Rice University

Brandon

AU$662

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

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

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

7. Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

1.1 km from Rice University

Madiha

AU$384

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a painting on the wall, and a view of the city through large windows.

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

8. Hyatt House Houston Medical Center

Texas Medical Center, 2.5 km from Rice University

Debra

AU$213

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

A pool area with lounge chairs and a swimming pool.

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

9. Hilton Garden Inn Houston Medical Center, TX

Texas Medical Center, 2 km from Rice University

Marlin

AU$191

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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

AU$286

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

11. Home2 Suites by Hilton Houston Medical Center, TX

Texas Medical Center, 2 km from Rice University

Brad

AU$226

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 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.

12. Sentral Forme Houston

1.5 km from Rice University

Keeshaun

AU$342

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

13. Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District

Texas Medical Center, 1 km from Rice University

John

AU$331

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 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 modern bar area with a sign reading "BLOSSOM Houston" and a variety of liquor bottles. There are plush seating arrangements and a decorative fountain in the foreground.

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

Jennifer

AU$261

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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

15. Modern B & B

Montrose, 2.1 km from Rice University

LISA

AU$209

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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

16. SpringHill Suites Houston Medical Center/NRG Park

Astrodome, 3 km from Rice University

Ruth

AU$161

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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 GoBoard® displaying the time, weather, and news.

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

17. Courtyard By Marriott Houston Medical Center Reliant Park

2.8 km from Rice University

Jorge

AU$174

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 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.

18. Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center

Texas Medical Center, 1.1 km from Rice University

Marvin

AU$186

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple hanging pendant lights, and a variety of bottles. There are bar stools and a seating area with a table and chairs.

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites

Texas Medical Center, 1.4 km from Rice University

Danny

AU$218

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Houston Medical Center NRG Park

Texas Medical Center, 2.5 km from Rice University

Patricia

AU$186

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Rice University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Saint Augustine	9.6 Exceptional 180 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 1,013 reviews	View
Residence Inn By Marriott Houston Medical Center Reliant Park	9.4 Exceptional 591 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Houston Medical Center	9.2 Wonderful 2,703 reviews	View

Top Rice University Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Houston Medical Center

10/10 Excellent

"Whole Hotel was clean Workers were Friendly. Food was great!"

Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Everything 1000/10 .. only thing was the shower water going out slow."

InterContinental Houston by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property with an amazing staff! My sister and I stayed here to attend the Chris Brown and Usher concert (which was tremendous btw), and it was very convenient that the hotel offered a free shuttle service to the venue. We also ate at the restaurant on property - Ayla. The food, ambiance and staff were INCREDIBLE! You won't be disappointed by staying here!"

Extended Stay America Suites Houston Med Ctr Greenway Plaza

8/10 Good

"All was very good except for the nearby highway noise."

Hyatt House Houston Medical Center

10/10 Excellent

"Very positive experience. Looking forward to staying there again."

Sentral Forme Houston

10/10 Excellent

"Was very clean and staff was so helpful! Drinks from the bar were so good and the pool was beautiful and the view of downtown was perfect!"

Home2 Suites by Hilton Houston Medical Center, TX

10/10 Excellent

"Close to where I needed to go - shuttle transportation was a plus. Breakfast was okay - would have loved some waffles, bacon, or other fruit varieties. Overall it was a very nice hotel. Beds were very comfortable."

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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 Place Houston Medical Center

6. La Colombe d'Or Hotel

7. Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

8. Hyatt House Houston Medical Center

9. Hilton Garden Inn Houston Medical Center, TX

10. The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District

11. Home2 Suites by Hilton Houston Medical Center, TX

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. Courtyard By Marriott Houston Medical Center Reliant Park

18. Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Houston Medical Center NRG Park

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Top Rice University Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Houston Medical Center

Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton

InterContinental Houston by IHG

Extended Stay America Suites Houston Med Ctr Greenway Plaza

Hyatt House Houston Medical Center

Sentral Forme Houston

Home2 Suites by Hilton 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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