Thanks to the growing tourism in the city, coupled with its long reputation as a business centre for both technology and oil, Houston is a place that people travel to from all over the world, and as such, the city offers a wide variety of different places to stay, and there are Houston hotels to suit all tastes and budgets.

While there is little difference in terms of quality between the top business and leisure hotels in Houston, choosing the right place to stay in the city can make a huge difference to how much you are able to enjoy your visit.

Although Houston’s main central area is fairly compact, getting from one area to another for business meetings can be time consuming, and quite frustrating during rush hour. Having a hotel that is right in the centre of the city will make a huge difference to how much time you spend getting around, and is highly recommended. Most central Houston hotels now offer WiFi access throughout the building, and also provide comprehensive business centre facilities to ensure that you can carry out all the jobs you need to during your stay.

If you are visiting the city on leisure however, it is wise to choose a hotel that lies just outside the main central area of the city. This will allow you to get the same standard of accommodation as you would get in the centre, with facilities like a swimming pool and spa available, but at a fraction of the price. If you are in the city on a leisure trip, you will be able to avoid the rush hour by having a more relaxed breakfast, and provided you hire a car, you will have no trouble getting to the many attractions both in the central and suburban areas of the city.

On the whole, Houston hotels are as unpretentious as the city itself, and whether you stay in a basic 3 star hotel like the Holiday Inn, or would rather splash out on five star luxury, you will be able to enjoy a warm welcome in your hotel that will make you glad you visited Houston.