The Woodlands, just north of Houston, Texas, is a master planned community known for upscale shopping, restaurants and thriving businesses. True to name, the towering native pine trees have been allowed to remain while businesses thrive in the privacy of their cover. The Woodlands Waterway, completed at the turn of the 21st century, shuttles passengers from movie theaters and boutique shopping at Market Street to the Woodlands Mall. The Woodlands Country Club provides access to three private golf courses in addition to swimming, tennis and a Southern-accented country club lifestyle.
Avia Hotel
Opened in December 2009, Avia Hotel presents guests with an upscale, boutique atmosphere brightened with contemporary Southern accents. Elegantly designed guest rooms feature 9-foot-tall ceilings decorated in shades of mocha, lavender, white and ebony. Avia Hotel offers guests in need of a quick bite a barista bar, serving organic coffee, tea and fresh seasonal juices as a partner to bagels and other bakery items. The Avia Cafe serves simple breakfast fare on an indoor/outdoor terrace. Enjoy an appetizer and glass of local wine at Avia Lounge. Rooms have flat-screen TVs equipped with mp3 docking stations, Italian-tiled walk-in showers with waterfall shower heads and blackout curtains to ensure a good night's sleep.
Avia Hotel
9595 Six Pines Drive, #1100
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 203-5005
aviahotels.com
Hilton Garden Inn
The close proximity to corporate headquarters of more than half a dozen medical and chemical companies makes the Hilton Garden Inn a popular choice with business travelers. The hotel offers a 24-hour business center, and rooms have large, well-lit desks outfitted with ergonomic chairs. Relax after a long day in king- or queen-sized beds, or celebrate a successful presentation with co-workers at the 24-hour party pavilion. Enjoy free deliveries of the USA Today to guest rooms Monday through Friday and free high-speed wireless Internet to keep you connected to the international business world. The Hilton Garden Inn makes your stay eco-friendly with biodegradable soap wrappers and earth-friendly travel coffee cups in each room.
Hilton Garden Inn
9301 Six Pines Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 364-9300
hiltongardeninn.hilton.com
Residence Inn
This suite and studio hotel conveniently locates guests within walking distance of the upscale boutique shopping and gourmet restaurants of Market Street and the Woodlands Mall. Separate areas for sleeping, working and relaxing provide you with the space needed to enjoy a longer stay with your family and friends. Full kitchens include dishwashers, stovetop cooking, microwaves and a refrigerator. Free Wi-Fi, available in public areas and guest rooms, enhances productivity and keeps guests in touch with those at home.
Residence Inn
9333 Six Pines Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 419-1542
marriott.com
About The Author
Jessica Alzarana has a Bachelor of Music in music composition from the University of North Texas, and is currently pursuing a graduate degree in music therapy from Texas Woman's University. Alzarana's essays have been published by UNICEF State of the World Children's Report, BootsNAll, Alarana Atelier, eHow, and Travels.
