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Aparthotel

Hotel Ylem

3.5 star property
Aparthotel with free breakfast, near NRG Park

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Bar (on property)
Meeting facility
Lobby
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Point of interest
In the heart of Houston, Hotel Ylem offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast, a cozy fireplace in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Unwind at the 24-hour gym or relax with coffee/tea in the lobby while enjoying free WiFi. Previous guests rave about this aparthotel's breakfast and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
8080 S Main St, Houston, TX, 77025

What's nearby

  • NRG Stadium - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • NRG Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • MD Anderson Cancer Center - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Rice University - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Houston Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Smith Lands Station - 17 min walk
  • Houston Station - 22 min drive
  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pappas Bar-B-Q - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jollibee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ylem

Aparthotel with free breakfast, near NRG Park
This smoke-free aparthotel features a 24-hour business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk. Each apartment provides a refrigerator and a microwave, plus free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Additional amenities include a coffee/tea maker, free local calls, and a hair dryer.
Hotel Ylem offers 79 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Houston aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: USD 20 per night

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace in lobby

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • TV in common areas

Laundry

  • Laundry service

Work spaces

  • 24-hour business center
  • 753 square feet of conference space
  • Desk
  • Meeting room

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Free local calls
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Phone
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a metro station
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • 79 units
  • Connecting units available
  • Reception hall

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Houston
8080 Main Hotel Houston
Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites Houston Medical Center
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Houston Medical Houston
8080 Main Hotel
8080 Main Houston
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Houston Medical
Hotel Ylem Houston
Ylem Houston
Hotel Ylem
Ylem
8080 Main

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Ylem pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel Ylem?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ylem?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Ylem?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Ylem located?

Located in Braeswood Place, this aparthotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from NRG Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of MD Anderson Cancer Center and Houston Zoo. Houston Natural Science Museum is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away. Smith Lands Station is 17 minutes by foot and TMC Transit Center is 23 minutes.

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Hotel Ylem Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1273 out of 2400 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 608 out of 2400 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 266 out of 2400 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 136 out of 2400 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 117 out of 2400 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everyone we met was very kind and informative. Rooms were very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sheree

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The rooms were spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location for tx children
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The staff is friendly, really good complementary breakfast in the morning, the room was clean and the hotel was in good condition, free parking close to MD Anderson, and the price is very reasonable for downtown Houston
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kristjan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our stay was great! Friendly staff, free parking, my only issue was that the room smelled a bit musty upon our arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Kimberly and the rest of the staff was amazing and my our stay for my wife birthday amazing!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay close to NRG area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Extremely nice...loved my experience... definitely going back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great hotel in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edson

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice and has a very enticing aesthetic
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Not bad for the price. We use this hotel when we come to NFL games! Good sleep!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
There were restaurants and shopping within walking distance. There was a stain on the sheet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

BLANCA

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice hotel for the price, free coffee in the lobby all day long which I enjoyed. The staff is very accommodating and the rooms are decent. The only thing is the pillows in the bedrooms are very small they don't have any larger ones I asked at the front desk .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Very nice hotel and staff. Would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Room was clean, staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

kamal

Disliked: Amenities
The staff is so friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice clean place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

angel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very Chill and Laidback
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Will be returning!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Justin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
stated they accept service dogs then kick you out when you have one saying they have people with cancer from the hospital
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Yes, although no bedside lamp or light switch resulting an 81yr old falling!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique property tucked away near medical center with affordable comfortable rooms and great atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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