good location, everything else is just "ok"
This was a venue hotel for an event we were attending over the week-end. The location was chosen because of its location. The building and decor seem tired and old. The rooms were clean and spacious (with full kitchen) but were in dire need of updating. A few small things just bump this rating to average. We had 2 people in our room, and we were provided 2 bath towels and 1 face cloth. We were given more upon request, but why did we have to request them in the first place? Also the linens on the beds were of poor quality and the comforter was very scratchy. In addition, being downtown, there are office buildings near with their lights on. The windows had a SHEER covering on them, and the solid curtains on the sides were decorative, not functional (could not be pulled to block the light out). This bothered us a little and would certainly bother a person whop likes it dark when they sleep.
The dining options were over priced for what was offered (even with our "discount vouchers" so we were better off choosing from the many options near the hotel. The internet service was sketchy/inconsistent.
If this were not the sponsored venue hotel, we would not have stayed here. The staff was friendly/helpful enough. No major problems, but this hotel has only one thing going for it-location. It survives because of it. We were convenient to Rice University and the museums, so that does count for something.