Hotel Ylem

In the heart of Houston, Hotel Ylem is within a 5-minute drive of Reliant Park and MD Anderson Cancer Center. This hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Houston Zoo and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Houston Natural Science Museum.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Make yourself at home in one of the 79 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 42-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Braeswood Place - 0.6 mi
Reliant Park - 0.7 mi
NRG Stadium - Houston Texans (FKA Reliant Stadium) - 0.7 mi
Medical Center - 0.9 mi
Texas Medical Center - 1.3 mi
Texas Children's Hospital - 1.3 mi
West University - 1.7 mi
Houston Zoo Hermann Park - 1.9 mi
South Main - 1.9 mi
Hermann Park - 2.2 mi
Rice University - 2.3 mi
Miller Outdoor Theater - 2.4 mi
Museum District - 2.4 mi
Cockrell Butterfly Center - 2.5 mi
Houston Natural Science Museum - 2.5 mi
Medical Health and Science Museum - 2.6 mi
Houston Museum of Fine Arts - 2.7 mi
Houston Contemporary Arts Museum - 2.7 mi
Houston Children's Museum - 2.7 mi
Houston Holocaust Museum - 2.8 mi
Greenway - 2.8 mi
Lakewood Church - 2.9 mi
Upper Kirby - 2.9 mi
Houston Greenway Plaza Heliport (JGP) - 2.9 mi
Bellaire - 3.2 mi
Willow Meadows / Willowbend - 3.2 mi
Meyerland - 3.2 mi
Byzantine Chapel Fresco Museum - 3.2 mi
Menil Collection - 3.2 mi
Rothko Chapel - 3.3 mi
Highland Village - 3.5 mi
Old Spanish Trail / South Union - 3.7 mi
Montrose - 3.7 mi
Sunnyside - 3.8 mi
Texas Southern University - 3.9 mi
Macgregor - 3.9 mi
Gulfton - 4.0 mi
Williams Tower - 4.0 mi
Greater Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church - 4.1 mi
Houston Transco Tower Heliport (JGQ) - 4.1 mi

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Houston? This hotel has 753 square feet (70 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Additional features at this hotel include a reception hall and a vending machine.

The launch of Hotel Ylem is a thoughtful re-imagination of how we can change the world through hospitality. In our modern and spacious rooms you will find: A 42 inch Flat Screen TV, Hair dryer, iron, ironing boards, coffee makers, and high speed internet access through out the hotel. BAR ESPERANTO Bar Esperanto is a hub for a meeting of creative minds, positive vibes, and qunique spirits. Enjoy a drink from 5pm to midnight, daily. We specialize in curated coaktails, wine and local beer. Our favorite thing? 9% of your purchase goes to charity:water. BUSINESS LOUNGE We are proud to offer our guests a space to get some work done or host a meeting. Equipped with a computer, and flexible seating, guests are welcomed to use the space 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. GUEST HAPPINESS CENTER “Happiness is a by-product of an effort to make someone else happy.” – Gretta Palmer Our happiness is in your happiness so please let us know if we may do anything to make your stay better. Here are a couple things we can help you with: Book Tours We are lucky to live in a city that has such a vibrant culture and you are lucky to get a discount when you book a tour through us. We have negotiated rates with the top five tour agencies in Houston to give you a great experience at the right price. Restaurant Referrals Whether its BBQ, French or Indonesian food we got you covered! We are happy to get you directions or book reservations. COMPLIMENTARY LEG MASSAGERS* We get it. You have been traveling, working, socializing and you need to give your tired legs some TLC. Contact the front desk and we will have a massager delivered to your room with some Ylem socks and a bottle of lotion. *We only have a limited supply on hand so we must note that they are subject to availability. FITNESS CENTER Our fitness center is open 24 hours and 7 days a week. Equipped with treadmills, a stationary bike, mats, balance balls, free weights and weight bench, and a resistance band, the space is designed to meet your fitness needs on the go. YLEM ART GALLERY We invite local artists to display their art for purchase in our lobby and common areas. 18% of sales go straight to charity:water. The art gallery rotates every quarter. Interested in finding a home for your art? Local Artist on Display Now: Sneha Bhavsar WE WOULD ALSO BE HAPPY TO… Give you a personal tour of the artwork around the hotel. Set a personal wake-up call telling you how awesome you are. Bring you extra towels to make your towel animals. Bring you extra blankets for your blanket tent. Bring you a bedtime story. Bubbles for your bubble bath. Board games for game night. Just ask and you shall receive We are dedicated to collaborating with kindred business partners, promoting non-profit organizations, and providing space for local artists that share our common philanthropic goals. Our main support will go to charity:water, a non-profit organization that is working to bring clean and safe drinking water to “every person on the planet.” CHARITY:WATER Our primary goal is to sponsor a water project every year allowing an entire community in remote parts of the world to have clean water to drink. To achieve this goal, we have committed 100% of sales from our 79 in-room mini-bars, and a percentage of sales from the main bar and art gallery to charity:water. Additionally, those booking a room can choose the charity:water rate which adds an additional $10 donation to the organization. PURPOSE FOR ALL We want our employees to find a sense of purpose at work and increase options for them to give back to their communities. By providing eight hours of paid time off to volunteer at a charity of their choice, our employees are engaged in causes that are important to them and leveraging their skills to help organizations in need. CB2 THROW PILLOWS The throw pillows on our bed are purchased from CB2. CB2 is about helping others by partnering on a national level with three causes that align with our hearts and minds—hunger, diversity and creativity through the arts. We invite you to learn more about our involvement with Share our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign to help end childhood hunger; with GLSEN and Characters Unite to help promote LGBT diversity and end discrimination through education; and with Creativity Explored to support artists of all abilities. LATHER BATH AMENITIES Our bath amenities are purchased from Lather. Since LATHER's inception in 1999, they have strived to inspire others to lead a more radiant life. That includes creating products made from natural ingredients and pure essential oils; using eco-friendly packaging and employing environmentally-responsible business practices; and working with partners who share our values to give back to others in need.