Rosie Cannonball

This ultra-chic Houston hotel dazzles with luxurious amenities, including a spa, outdoor pool, and upscale dining, all wrapped in stunning decor.

Step into this iconic deli for massive pastrami sandwiches and classic eats, all served up in a vibrant, old-school atmosphere that's hard to resist.

Mexican & Cuban fare, including torta sandwiches & tacos al pastor, served from breakfast to dinner.

Hip rooms featuring local artwork in a kitschy hotel offering an outdoor pool & a food truck. On a street with shops and eateries in the Brooke Smith district, this funky hotel off Interstate 45 is 4 miles from Minute Maid Park in Downtown Houston, and 10 miles from the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center. Hip rooms with colorful local artwork provide Wi-Fi and smart TVs. Upgraded rooms add kitchenettes and sitting areas. Some quarters have pool or courtyard views. Amenities include a food truck, an outdoor pool and a courtyard terrace, as well as regular live music. Parking is available.

Hand-painted murals highlight this roomy eatery serving a buffet of vegetarian Indian cuisine.

Snug, no-frills eatery featuring Vietnamese sandwiches, noodle soups & other traditional dishes.

In a cozy spot behind the Convention Center, this Vietnamese gem serves up delicious spring rolls and pho with friendly service—perfect for a casual BYOB outing.

This beloved downtown spot serves up hearty breakfast and lunch tacos with homemade tortillas, and though the line is long, the flavors are pretty satisfying.

Candlelit place for sipping wine & ghost hunting inside the oldest commercial building in Houston.

Polished quarters in an upscale hotel offering dining, a gym & a rooftop pool, plus event space. Across from a light rail station in the Texas Medical Center district, this contemporary hotel amid casual eateries is a mile from the Museum of Fine Arts and 2 miles from the Houston Zoo. Polished rooms feature Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as minifridges and coffeemakers. Upgraded suites have separate living areas with sofabeds; some add kitchenettes, extra bathrooms and/or soaking tubs. Room service is offered 24/7. Dining options include a coffee shop, and a modern New American restaurant with a bar and terrace seating. There’s also a rooftop pool and a fitness center, plus meeting and event space. Breakfast and parking are available.