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Houston area hotels with a pool, Nov 25 to Dec 2, 2026

Updated Oct 29, 2026 · 7 nights, Wednesday to Wednesday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 17 of the 36 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every hotel here has a pool, by Google’s listing. Check whether it is indoor, seasonal or available during your stay on the hotel page. The Houston area selection spans Downtown Houston, Montrose & Museum District, Texas Medical Center, Greenway Plaza & Upper Kirby, Galleria & Uptown, NRG Park & South Loop. Check each hotel’s neighborhood to choose your base.

Galleria and Uptown: excellent for shopping; less convincing for a car-free Houston introduction. Texas Medical Center: a sensible hospital base with useful rail, not much evening atmosphere. NRG Park and South Loop: stay for the stadium or exhibition, not for the neighborhood. Downtown Houston: choose Downtown for useful transit and big events, not constant street life.

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Houston area hotels with a pool, Nov 25 to Dec 2, 2026

Every hotel here has a pool, by Google’s listing. Check whether it is indoor, seasonal or available during your stay on the hotel page. The Houston area selection spans Downtown Houston, Montrose & Museum District, Texas Medical Center, Greenway Plaza & Upper Kirby, Galleria & Uptown, NRG Park & South Loop. Check each hotel’s neighborhood to choose your base.

Compound search: hotels with a pool, located in Houston area (Downtown Houston, Montrose & Museum District, Texas Medical Center, Greenway Plaza & Upper Kirby, Galleria & Uptown, NRG Park & South Loop); check-in 2026-11-25, check-out 2026-12-02, 7 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Galleria & Uptown; Texas Medical Center; NRG Park & South Loop; Downtown Houston. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-11-25 to 2026-12-02; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (17 of 36 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Galleria & Uptown: Excellent for shopping; less convincing for a car-free Houston introduction. Typical $218 a night. Subway: 433 Silver Line buses run on Post Oak and 82 Westheimer serves the mall.
  • Texas Medical Center: A sensible hospital base with useful rail, not much evening atmosphere. Typical $174 a night. Subway: Red Line at Dryden/TMC or TMC Transit Center.
  • NRG Park & South Loop: Stay for the stadium or exhibition, not for the neighborhood. Typical $113 a night. Subway: Red Line at Stadium Park/Astrodome on Fannin, with bus 60 nearby.
  • Downtown Houston: Choose Downtown for useful transit and big events, not constant street life. Typical $296 a night. Subway: Red Line on Main.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Motel 6 Houston, TX - Medical Center/NRG Stadium — 2-star, Motel 6

2. Extended Stay America Suites Houston Med Ctr NRG Park Kirby — 2-star, independent

3. Crowne Plaza Houston Med Ctr-Galleria Area by IHG — 3-star, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts

4. Quality Inn & Suites NRG Park - Medical Center — 2-star, Quality Inn

5. Wyndham Houston near NRG Park/Medical Center — 3-star, Wyndham

6. Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center — 4-star, Hilton Hotels & Resorts

More hotels in the area (30)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 2, 2026
  1. Motel 6 Houston, TX - Medical Center/NRG Stadium, NRG Park & South Loop
    #1 of 6 · NRG Park & South Loop

    Motel 6 Houston, TX - Medical Center/NRG Stadium

    2-star · Motel 6

    $57a night · Nov 25 to Dec 2

    The cheapest event-area option with free parking for short, car-based stays. You accept repeated roach reports, smoke odors and sparse bedding.

    Nov 25 to Dec 2, two adults: $397 all in for 7 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 17, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Extended Stay America Suites Houston Med Ctr NRG Park Kirby, NRG Park & South Loop
    #2 of 6 · NRG Park & South Loop

    Extended Stay America Suites Houston Med Ctr NRG Park Kirby

    2-star · Independent

    $71a night · Nov 25 to Dec 2

    Walkable stadium access, spacious kitchen suites and free parking for location-first stays. You accept recurring cleaning and pest complaints, often missing cookware.

    Nov 25 to Dec 2, two adults: $500 all in for 7 nights, of which $3 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 17, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Crowne Plaza Houston Med Ctr-Galleria Area by IHG, Greenway Plaza & Upper Kirby
    #3 of 6 · Greenway Plaza & Upper Kirby

    Crowne Plaza Houston Med Ctr-Galleria Area by IHG

    3-star · Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts

    $78a night · Nov 25 to Dec 2

    Cheaper spacious rooms with microwaves and mini-fridges for car-based Upper Kirby visits. You accept uneven upkeep, occasional noise and no complimentary local shuttle.

    $17/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $185 vs $220 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 8 of 8 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 25 to Dec 2, two adults: $543 all in for 7 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 17, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Quality Inn & Suites NRG Park - Medical Center, NRG Park & South Loop
    #4 of 6 · NRG Park & South Loop

    Quality Inn & Suites NRG Park - Medical Center

    2-star · Quality Inn

    $91a night · Nov 25 to Dec 2

    Included breakfast and parking within walking distance of stadium events. You accept recurring pest reports, uneven cleaning and unreliable air-conditioning.

    Nov 25 to Dec 2, two adults: $636 all in for 7 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 17, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Wyndham Houston near NRG Park/Medical Center, NRG Park & South Loop
    #5 of 6 · NRG Park & South Loop

    Wyndham Houston near NRG Park/Medical Center

    3-star · Wyndham

    $103a night · Nov 25 to Dec 2

    Walkable stadium access for short stays centered on an event. You accept aging rooms, musty smells and inconsistent cooling.

    $43/night less than Expedia (27%)

    Axel $236 vs $321 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 25 to Dec 2, two adults: $721 all in for 7 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 17, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center, Texas Medical Center
    #6 of 6 · Texas Medical Center

    Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center

    4-star · Hilton Hotels & Resorts

    $112a night · Nov 25 to Dec 2

    Spacious suites and accommodating staff near hospitals and Rice. You accept uneven bathroom maintenance, extra fees and seasonal pool closure.

    $49/night less than Expedia (24%)

    Axel $320 vs $418 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 18, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 25 to Dec 2, two adults: $784 all in for 7 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 17, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

17 of 36 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Wyndham Houston near NRG Park/Medical Center · NRG Park · 3-star$43/night less than Expedia (27%)

    Axel $236 vs $321 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 2

  2. 2. Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center · Texas Medical Center · 4-star$49/night less than Expedia (24%)

    Axel $320 vs $418 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 18, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 2

  3. 3. The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria · Galleria · 4-star$39/night less than Expedia (22%)

    Axel $282 vs $360 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026. Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 2

  4. 4. Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District · Montrose · 4-star$69/night less than Expedia (20%)

    Axel $567 vs $705 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 2

  5. 5. The Whitehall Houston · Downtown Houston · 4-star$32/night less than Booking.com (19%)

    Axel $284 vs $349 on Booking.com for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 2

  6. 6. DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites · Texas Medical Center · 4-star$30/night less than Expedia (19%)

    Axel $263 vs $324 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 2

  7. 7. Magnolia Hotel Houston, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel · Downtown Houston · 4-star$28/night less than Booking.com (16%)

    Axel $299 vs $356 on Booking.com for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 2

  8. 8. Crowne Plaza Houston Med Ctr-Galleria Area by IHG · Greenway Plaza · 3-star$17/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $185 vs $220 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 8 of 8 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 2

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

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  1. 1. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria · Galleria · 4-star$5/night less than Expedia (4%)$137Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 2
  2. 2. Holiday Inn Houston S - Nrg Area - Medical Center by IHG · NRG Park · 3-star$10/night less than Expedia (8%)$138Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 2
  3. 3. Staybridge Suites Houston - Medical Center by IHG · NRG Park · 3-star$16/night less than Expedia (8%)$139Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 2
  4. 4. The Whitehall Houston · Downtown Houston · 4-star$32/night less than Booking.com (19%)$149Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 2
  5. 5. Hilton Houston Post Oak by the Galleria · Galleria · 4-star$25/night less than Expedia (16%)$151Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 2
  6. 6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Houston SW - Medical Ctr Area · NRG Park · 2-star$154Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 2
  7. 7. Courtyard by Marriott Houston Medical Center/NRG Park · Texas Medical Center · 3-star$155Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 2
  8. 8. DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites · Texas Medical Center · 4-star$30/night less than Expedia (19%)$156Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 2
  9. 9. The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria · Galleria · 4-star$39/night less than Expedia (22%)$164Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 2
  10. 10. Magnolia Hotel Houston, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel · Downtown Houston · 4-star$28/night less than Booking.com (16%)$164Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 2
  11. 11. Hyatt Regency Houston/Galleria · Galleria · 4-star$165Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 2
  12. 12. Comfort Suites Houston near Medical Center- NRG Stadium · NRG Park · 2-star$166Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 2
  13. 13. Hampton Inn & Suites Houston Medical Center NRG Park · Texas Medical Center · 2-star$167Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 2
  14. 14. Residence Inn by Marriott Houston Medical Center/NRG Park · Texas Medical Center · 3-star$169Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 2
  15. 15. SpringHill Suites Houston Medical Center/NRG Park · Texas Medical Center · 3-star$2/night less than Expedia (2%)$178Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 2
  16. 16. Courtyard by Marriott Houston Rice University · Greenway Plaza · 3-star$183Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 2
  17. 17. Staybridge Suites Houston Galleria Area by IHG · Galleria · 3-star$187Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 2
  18. 18. Embassy Suites by Hilton Houston Downtown Convention Center · Downtown Houston · 3-star$188Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 2
  19. 19. InterContinental Houston by IHG · Texas Medical Center · 4-star$3/night less than Expedia (1%)$198Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 2
  20. 20. Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton · Texas Medical Center · 4-star$33/night less than Expedia (15%)$254Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 2
  21. 21. Hyatt Regency Houston Downtown · Downtown Houston · 4-star$265Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 2
  22. 22. The Westin Galleria Houston · Galleria · 4-star$270Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 2
  23. 23. Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District · Montrose · 4-star$69/night less than Expedia (20%)$291Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 2
  24. 24. JW Marriott Houston by the Galleria · Galleria · 4-star$348Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 2
  25. 25. Marriott Marquis Houston · Downtown Houston · 4-star$416Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 2
  26. 26. Hotel Saint Augustine · Montrose · 3-star$15/night less than Expedia (3%)$427Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 2
  27. 27. The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa · Galleria · 4-star$619Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 2
  28. 28. La Colombe d'Or Hotel · Montrose · 5-star$34/night less than Expedia (7%)$629Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 2
  29. 29. Four Seasons Houston Hotel · Downtown Houston · 5-star$707Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 2
  30. 30. The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston · Galleria · 5-star$776Rooms for Nov 25 to Dec 2
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