Cottonwood

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.

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