Crowne Plaza Houston River Oaks

Set 3 miles from the Galleria mall, this modern business hotel in a slim building is also less than a mile from I-69, and 2 miles from the modern art at the Rothko Chapel. The sophisticated rooms feature free Wi-FI, flat-screen TVs, minifridges and microwaves. Amenities include an American restaurant, a casual bar and an outdoor pool. There's also an all-day fitness room, a 24/7 business center and 12,000 sq ft of meeting space.