A low-key choice along the Katy Freeway, Houston’s Howard Johnson Express is a great way to stay close to the northwest downtown. Close to a range of parks, museums, and busy streets worthy of walking down, the location alone is worthy of spending a night. Offering free breakfast and Wi-Fi as a starter amenity, the locale is also known for its super-sized rooms, some of which offer up to three beds as well as small living areas. Enjoy city views from certain angles as much as what’s waiting outside, taking advantage of nearby Light Rail stations just a couple miles east or reserving a ride of your own to see what adventures lie beyond the Katy Freeway.
Get to know the area with ease by walking along the White Oak Bayou Trail, located at the end of Patterson Street and offering a great chance to hit up a slew of urban parks, from Stude St. to Hogg. Take the trail all the way to Quitman Street, located less than 4 miles away and home to a Light Rail station perfect for getting quick access into the rest of the city, or stick to what’s close by simply crossing the Katy Freeway via the Patterson Street bridge. Located on the other side of the busy road is the iconic We Love Houston Sign, a perfect getaway for getting to know nearby charms ranging rom Washington Street’s eclectic bars to the popular Waugh Drive Bat Colony near Buffalo Bayou, an iconic sunset getaway perfect for witnessing some Texas magic.
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Houston Downtown
4602 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77007