Wingate by Wyndham - Houston/Willowbrook  

In North Houston off Highway 249 and Mills Road, this pet-friendly Wingate sits in the Willowbrook business and shopping district — minutes from Willowbrook Mall, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, Heron Lakes Golf Course and Sam Houston Race Park. George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is about 17.6 miles away.

Rooms lean business-cool with microwaves, refrigerators, safes, desks and ergonomic chairs, plus flat-screen TVs with HBO/satellite and complimentary toiletries. Selected rooms include iPod docking and accessible layouts; the hotel is smoke-free and staffed for efficient service.

Start the day with a complimentary hot breakfast, then unwind in the indoor pool, hot tub or on-site sauna/spa. There’s a fitness center, vending, free self-parking and complimentary wired and wireless internet — plus pet-friendly and family-friendly perks (kids under 17 stay free with an adult).

Complimentary wired and wireless internet, a 24-hour business center with free copy/print/fax, express check-in and 1,798 sq ft of conference/meeting space make this a practical pick for corporate stays and events.

A complimentary full hot breakfast is served (weekdays 6:00–9:00 AM; weekends 7:00–10:00 AM). A variety of restaurants and shopping options are within about a mile for lunch and dinner.