Houston, TX Hotels

It takes a good half-hour to get away from the concrete jungle of downtown to the lush forest that lines the fairways on the golf course of this Houston resort. The best choices for golfers are the Fairway Suites that provide a view of the Panther golf course or the Oasis Waterscape pool area. That water park provides a refreshing place to cool off after a hot day on the links, or to get in on a game of water volleyball or basketball. There are 28,000 acres of forest in which to enjoy a secluded walk while you mentally go over your big day on the links. You've also got the choice of increasing your heart rate with a game of tennis, or lowering your heart rate with a relaxing massage. What really drives this place home, however, are 36 holes of golf spread across two 18-hole championship courses with four tee placements on every hole, so all skill levels can get in on the fun.

Woodlands Resort and Conference Center
2301 North Millbend Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 367-1100
woodlandsresort.com

The Omni is a Houston energy corridor hotel that is about 20 miles from downtown. If you want to be in the best shape possible for your day on the Houston golf courses, then consider one of the Omni's Get Fit guest rooms, which are equipped with a personal treadmills and health-conscious snacks in the refreshment center. Families with kids might want to look into staying inside the Kids Sensory Suite, which comes with beanbag chairs, board games and an art table. There are two outdoor pools, and one is heated. Take a walk or a bike ride around the hotel on the hiking and biking trails. Be sure to take the kids to see feeding time for the hotel's most famous residents: two black swans. Just 13 miles away from the Omni are the links-style fairways of Clear Creek Golf Course. Be aware that unlucky number 13 features a hole 584 yards from the tee that leads to a very small green well-protected by large bunkers.

Omni Houston Hotel
Four Riverway
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 871-8181
omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/Houston.aspx

Step onto a tram and travel underground for a just a few minutes to be deposited at this Houston Marriott hotel. Staying at this hotel provides ample opportunity to get to a Houston area golf course quickly, as the World Houston Golf Course, Lochinvar Golf Club and Cypresswood Golf Course are all within 4 miles. There is an outdoor pool, a fitness center packed with cardio and strength-training equipment and the Urban Retreat full-service spa, where you can get a wax treatment, a massage or take a steam.

Houston Airport Marriott at George Bush Intercontinental Home
18700 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Houston, TX 77032
(281) 443-2310
marriott.com/hotels/travel/iahap-houston-airport-marriott-at-george-bush-intercontinental/