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- Complimentary breakfast is offered
- Gym / Fitness Center Available
- 79 sleeping rooms in hotel
- 3 floors in hotel
- Check in: 3:00pm
- Check out: 12:00pm
- Group score of 5.7/10
- 2 meeting rooms in property
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Local Attractions
NRG Stadium & Park (Home of the Houston Texans), Texas Medical Center, Museum District, Houston Zoo, Aveva Stadium (Home of the Houston Sabre Cats), Houston Sports Plex, Bayou Event Center, The Citadel, Belle of the Ball, Minute Maid Park (Home of the Houston Astros), The Toyota Center (Home of the Houston Rockets), Museum District, The Downtown Aquarium, Alley Theater, Jones Hall, Verizon Wireless Theater.
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Verified Reviews of Hotel Ylem
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Great Stay"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Overall a great stay. Quaint find, affordable rooms.
Britt S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
18-Mar-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Mar 13 to Sat Mar 16 2024 at a $152.15 average nightly rate. 
"A clean updated hotel near NRG."
Overall Score3.0/ 5
The hotel was clean. Great in room coffee maker. Very close to NRG. Breakfast was standard. Many restaurants are close by.
Jeff P. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
02-Mar-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Feb 28 to Thu Feb 29 2024 at a $206.99 average nightly rate. "Eclectic Hotel"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
We enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The lobby is beautiful, the staff is very friendly and helpful, the price is fair and it's clean. There is plenty of free parking. It is located within walking distance to several eateries. The breakfast is okay. The coffee was very good. We will be staying again in a couple of weeks and are looking forward to this quaint hotel and it's kind and friendly staff.
Cherie R. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
11-Aug-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Aug 06 to Wed Aug 09 2023 at a $85.57 average nightly rate. Property Description
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 LOUNGEWe 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 PalmerOur 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 CENTEROur 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 GALLERYWe 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 BhavsarWE 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 receiveWe 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:WATEROur 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 ALLWe 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 PILLOWSThe 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 AMENITIESOur 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.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 3:00pm |
| Check Out: | 12:00pm |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2017 |
| Floors: | 3 |
| Rooms: | 79 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 79 |
| Handicap Rooms: | |
| Suites: | 0 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Don't Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 2 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 2521 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 108 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | 0.3 Mi |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 0.3 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | 3.0 Mi |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 5pm-12am |
| Pool Info: | No Swimming Pool |
| Ownership: | Theresa Robertson |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: For Individuals: It is a 24 Hour by 4:00pm cancellation Policy ( 24 Hours on the day before you are to arrive you must call by 4:00pm to avoid a one night room and tax charge) On Groups: it will be explained to the contact person in detail. | |
| Nightly Parking: | Free |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 0% |
| Total Taxes: | 17.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 6.00% |
| Occupancy Tax: | 4.00% |
| City Tax: | 7.00% |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- ATM
- Bus parking
- Central location
- Clothes drying
- Complimentary breakfast
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Credit card accepted: JCB
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Express Check-Out
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Free local calls
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Internet - ethernet
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Laundry facilities
- Microwave in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Private bathroom in room
- Private car parking
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Refrigerator
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shower
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Telephone - Free local calls
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- TV Channel: HBO
- TV Channel: Showtime
- Travellers cheques accepted
- Voicemail
Airport & Shuttle Information
Transportation charges booked with our third party company can be charged to the guest room or payment can be made with a credit card or cash with the driver.AIRPORTSBush International Airport – IAH – $65 each way $120 roundtripHobby Airport – HOU – $45 each way, $80 roundtripCRUISE PORTSHouston Cruise Port – $80 each way, $150 roundtripGalveston Cruise Port – $140 each way, $260 roundtripHobby Airport is approximately a 20 minute drive and Bush is approximately a 40 minute drive. We can recommend a number of convenient transport options.
Local Shuttle Info: Complimentary shuttle to the Texas Medical Center, Houston Zoo, the Museum District and NRG Park.Our shuttle provides convenient service to and from any location within a 3-mile radius of our hotel. The shuttle* runs from 7am to 7pm, Monday through Friday, every 30 minutes. Please contact the hotel if you would like to arrange airport transportation through our third-party vendors.*Our shuttle is not ADA compliant
Breakfast Information
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. When you feed yourself what your body needs when it needs it, that’s love. So give your body some TLC and sit down and enjoy a good, substantial breakfast.”Start your day with our gourmet continental breakfast buffet, including fresh pastries, juices, artisan jams & jellies, locally brewed coffee, teas, eggs, oatmeal, assorted cereals, yogurt, fresh fruit, muesli, toast and bagels as well as seasonal items that change throughout the year. Open from 6:30am-9:30am.
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Sorry, pets are not allowed.Parking Info
Complimentary outdoor parking.
Internet / WiFI
Complimentary WiFi.
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- Breakfast: The Breakfast Klub - Popular spot for Southern-style breakfast dishes like chicken and waffles. Located 2 miles from Hotel Ylem.
- Lunch: Ninfa's on Navigation - Famous Tex-Mex restaurant known for its fajitas and margaritas. Located 3 miles from Hotel Ylem.
- Dinner: Pappas Bros. Steakhouse - Upscale steakhouse known for its prime beef and extensive wine list. Located 1.5 miles from Hotel Ylem.
- Activity: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston - One of the largest art museums in the country, featuring a diverse collection of artworks. Located 4 miles from Hotel Ylem.
- Breakfast: Common Bond Cafe & Bakery - Trendy bakery and cafe serving artisanal pastries and breakfast dishes. Located 3.5 miles from Hotel Ylem.
- Lunch: The Original Ninfa's - Iconic Tex-Mex restaurant known for its flavorful tacos and homemade tortillas. Located 2.5 miles from Hotel Ylem.
- Dinner: Uchi - Upscale Japanese restaurant offering creative sushi and sashimi dishes. Located 5 miles from Hotel Ylem.
- Activity: Space Center Houston - Visitor center for NASA's Johnson Space Center, featuring interactive exhibits and space artifacts. Located 25 miles from Hotel Ylem.
- Breakfast: Empire Cafe - Cozy cafe serving breakfast classics and a variety of coffee drinks. Located 1 mile from Hotel Ylem.
- Lunch: The Pit Room - Popular barbecue joint known for its smoked meats and flavorful sides. Located 3.5 miles from Hotel Ylem.
- Dinner: Underbelly - Eclectic eatery showcasing locally sourced ingredients and global flavors. Located 4.5 miles from Hotel Ylem.
- Activity: Buffalo Bayou Park - Urban park offering walking trails, bike rentals, and scenic views of downtown Houston. Located 2 miles from Hotel Ylem.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Hotel Ylem
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Hotel Ylem.
Feel free to use the Hotel Ylem meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Houston event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| The Space | 1 x 1 x 10 | 900 | --/-- | -- | 30 | 22 | 30 | 22 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This The SpaceRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 900 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 8 Columns: 0 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: $200.00 USD Full Day Rental: $300.00 USD Evening Rental: $300.00 USD 24 Hr. Hold Rental: $200.00 USD All meeting space set as is, outside catering is allowed, all alcoholic beverages must go through the bar21% service charge is added along with applicable taxes  | ||||||||||||
| Bar Esperanto | 36 x 27 x 0 | 972 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | -- | 108 | -- |
Close This Bar EsperantoRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 972 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 36 x 27 x 0 M. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available Half Day Rental: $300.00 USD Full Day Rental: $500.00 USD Evening Rental: $500.00 USD 24 Hr. Hold Rental: $300.00 USD All meeting space set as is, outside catering is allowed, all alcoholic beverages must go through the bar21% service charge is added along with applicable taxes | ||||||||||||
| The Space | 27 x 24 x 0 | 648 | --/-- | -- | 45 | 16 | 18 | 16 | --/-- | 68 | 72 | -- |
Close This The SpaceRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 648 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 27 x 24 x 0 M. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available All meeting space set as is, outside catering is allowed, all alcoholic beverages must go through the bar21% service charge is added along with applicable taxes | ||||||||||||
| Esperanto | 1 x 1 x 12 | 1 | 48/48 | 48 | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | -- | 48 | -- |
Close This EsperantoRoom Type: Restaurant / Lounge Total Size: 1 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 8 Columns: 2 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
All meeting space set as is, outside catering is allowed, all alcoholic beverages must go through the bar21% service charge is added along with applicable taxes     | ||||||||||||
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FAQs about Hotel Ylem
What time is check in?
Check in time is 3:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 12:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Hotel Ylem have?
There are 79 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at Hotel Ylem?
Yes, they have 2 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Hotel Ylem?
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. When you feed yourself what your body needs when it needs it, that’s love. So give your body some TLC and sit down and enjoy a good, substantial breakfast.”Start your day with our gourmet continental breakfast buffet, including fresh pastries, juices, artisan jams & jellies, locally brewed coffee, teas, eggs, oatmeal, assorted cereals, yogurt, fresh fruit, muesli, toast and bagels as well as seasonal items that change throughout the year. Open from 6:30am-9:30am.
What parking is available at Hotel Ylem?
Complimentary outdoor parking.
How much does internet cost?
Complimentary WiFi.
Can I get a AAA rate at Hotel Ylem?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Hotel Ylem?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
Is there a gym at Hotel Ylem?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
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