University Place Travel Guide

Houston

A large brick building with a central archway, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.
A statue of William Marsh Rice with a plaque, set in a landscaped area with a building in the background.
A golden crown with intricate designs and jewels.
A detailed stone sarcophagus with carvings of warriors and horses.
An art gallery with wooden floors and walls, featuring several framed paintings.

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Things to do


Top hotels in University Place

Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center

Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center

4.5 out of 5
6633 Travis St Houston TX
The price is ฿4,290 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿4,290
฿5,058 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,986 reviews)
"This is great place to stay in Medical Center. Stayed here many times when parent had procedures or visits at MDA. Rooms are great size and clean especially traveling with a lot of luggage and care supplies."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
InterContinental Houston by IHG

InterContinental Houston by IHG

4 out of 5
6750 Main St Houston TX
The price is ฿5,055 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿5,055
฿6,580 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Great stay, the staff were very helpful. It just so happened that we stayed at the same time as the Portugal team but still felt helped and appreciated."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

InterContinental Houston by IHG
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

4.5 out of 5
5701 Main Street Houston TX
The price is ฿7,703 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿7,703
฿10,550 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Always a wonderful stay at Hotel Zaza. Great rooms. Attentive & great staff"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston

Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston

4 out of 5
1085 Rusk Street Houston TX
The price is ฿3,355 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿3,355
฿3,926 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,293 reviews)
"Didn’t not know about breakfast the whole time I was there need to be more transparent when the customer arrives and explain to them what the hotel has to offer"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Grand Tuscany Hotel

Grand Tuscany Hotel

4 out of 5
12801 Northwest Fwy Houston TX
The price is ฿3,263 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿3,263
฿3,817 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very good! (140 reviews)
"The place was nice. I was pleased when we asked for another room as they had given up an adjoining room. From previous experience years ago, I did not want to go through that again. So we were given another room. All was well with our stay."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Grand Tuscany Hotel
Marriott Marquis Houston

Marriott Marquis Houston

4 out of 5
1777 Walker Street Houston TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿9,612 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
฿9,612
฿11,541 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Houston. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,127 reviews)
"Everything was amazing, the safe was very friendly the only think is the mini fridge did not cool down any of the drinks from room temperature till the next day."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Marriott Marquis Houston
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Where to stay in University Place

Find the best University Place areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Houston

Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Toyota Center to Daikin Park – discover Downtown Houston, a destination also famous for its sports teams.

The Galleria

Travellers to The Galleria praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by The Galleria and Williams Tower.

Texas Medical Center

Well liked for its restaurants, museums and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Texas Medical Center. Attractions like Houston Zoo are a major draw, and you can hop on the metro at TMC Transit Center or Dryden/TMC Station to see more of the city.

Montrose

Unique features of Montrose include the theatres and museums. Make a stop by Rothko Chapel or Menil Collection while you're exploring the area.

Houston Central Business District

If you're spending time in Houston Central Business District, check out sights like Toyota Center or House of Blues Houston and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bell Station or Downtown Transit Center Station.



University Place Travel Guide