Aparthotel

Hotel Ylem

3.5 star property
Aparthotel with free breakfast, near NRG Park

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Bar (on property)
Point of interest
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Meeting facility
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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8080 S Main St, Houston, TX, 77025
  • Place, NRG Stadium
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, NRG Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, MD Anderson Cancer Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (HOU-William P. Hobby)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Houston

Located in Braeswood Place within a short walk of NRG Park, Hotel Ylem is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights such as MD Anderson Cancer Center. This 3.5-star aparthotel has 79 rooms and welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

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
Hotel Ylem features free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and a 24-hour business center. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with securing valuables, concierge services, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, express check-in, and express check-out.
Each apartment is air-conditioned and has an array of amenities, including a microwave, a refrigerator, and a coffee maker. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The bathroom offers hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include free local calls, an ironing board, and a desk.

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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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

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 free cancellation available at Hotel Ylem?

Hotel Ylem offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Ylem?

As of Oct 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ylem on Oct 20, 2025 start from $75.65, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do close to Hotel Ylem?

This aparthotel is situated in Braeswood Place within a short 16-minute walk of NRG Stadium and also 12 minutes on foot from NRG Park. You'll also find Houston Zoo and Westheimer Road within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this aparthotel?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the aparthotel. Accessible parking and free RV/bus/truck parking are also available for guests.

Does Hotel Ylem feature a casino at the property?

No, Hotel Ylem doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Ylem?

No, there is no indoor pool at this aparthotel.

Is Hotel Ylem good for couples?

Couples staying at this aparthotel will appreciate amenities like free breakfast and concierge services plus some apartments include jetted bathtubs.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Ylem?

No, but some apartments at this aparthotel feature jetted bathtubs.

Does Hotel Ylem have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Hotel Ylem offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Hotel Ylem allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Ylem though service animals are welcome.

Does this aparthotel have connecting rooms?

Yes, there are connecting guestrooms at this aparthotel book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from Hotel Ylem?

The closest major airport to Hotel Ylem is Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU), which is 14.5 mi away (33 minutes by car). Another top airport is Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field), which is located 20.4 mi away (27-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hotel Ylem?

No, there aren't any apartments with balconies at Hotel Ylem.

Reviews

Hotel Ylem Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1251 out of 2363 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 602 out of 2363 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 262 out of 2363 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 134 out of 2363 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 114 out of 2363 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

louis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an excellent hotel, Except for the fact that we got bedbug bites. This can happen anywhere. But I called several days after our stay and never heard back from the manager, as I was promised.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moises

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim or Sheila

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ahmad Zaki Qais

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to event we were attending, great price, T the bartender was amazing, very personable and was attentive every night we were at the bar, even though he was extremely busy each night, he never lost his cool 😎. Thanks T for making our weekend special!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The website description was misleading. It claimed to be a boutique hotel, but our experience did not reflect that. The room was sparsely furnished—with what looked like a leftover restaurant chair (plastic with metal legs)—and the furniture was dinged up and had paint splatters, as did the carpet and walls. We were given only two towels and one washcloth—no hand towels, no toilet paper holder, no towel hooks, and no shelf or storage in the shower. It was all very strange. While the staff was friendly, the “local, eclectic, artistic” vibe described online was nowhere to be found. The walls, ceilings, and doors were paper thin—we could clearly hear the neighbor’s TV (even though it wasn’t loud), every footstep above us, and even the ice machine dispensing. The listing mentioned a shuttle within a 3-mile radius, but on arrival we learned it was only for medical appointments—so it didn’t cover the event we were attending. The location was an easy walk to NRG Stadium, but the surrounding neighborhood felt a bit sketchy. Also, at check-in they required a physical card with printed numbers because they didn’t accept chip or tap-to-pay. It worked for a single night, but we would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

melisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, very clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Skylar

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Scott

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Again, very disappointed!

I've stayed at this location many times over 8 years as I get treatment at MD Anderson. For several years it was my "go to" hotel and home away from home.... however it has become so run-down and it appears ownership just doesn't care. I stopped coming to this hotel around 2 years ago, however I come back once in awhile hoping it's found it's way back - it hasn't, and nothing shows any attempt to. This time I came back because it was just me, and was only in town to sleep a few hours. It's truly too bad; it's a great location and I've had a lot of fun here years ago. They place is dirty, run down, poor attention to detail.... so many better in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Everyone was so nice and kind front desk was very helpful even got a shuttle to the concert. Only reason I couldn’t give 5 stars is because I found a roach in the shower. Other than that so really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed stay. Definitely would come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

BLANCA

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Frances

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

8/10 Good

Shannon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't have enough towels and wash cloths, only one wash cloth for 2 people. However, outside of that experience was excellent, staff is friendly, great location, very good complimentary breakfast. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jamie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room smelled VERY strongly of mildew. They were fully booked and none of the weekend staff could help with canceling my second night
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

TAYLOR

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ty

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The great place to stay will definitely return
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025