Pearland is one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. Many people who live there work in Houston for NASA, at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. It's also a popular, educational place for tourists. The city's picturesque town center looks like it belongs to a much smaller town, and it's close to all the excitement of Houston. Here are some tips to help you have a great time when you visit Pearland, Texas.
When to Visit Pearland, TX
Hotel rates are slightly higher in summer since the weather is nice during those months and there are lots of fun events. Rates usually go down again in fall, but hotel prices normally don't change much from month-to-month.
You can always find interesting things to do in Pearland. It hosts its popular Paws in the Park event in March. There's a fun doggie costume contest and many other competitions for your furry friends. The Pearland Wine and Food Festival in August focuses on Texan wineries. It features local food vendors, live entertainment, local craft, and specialty vendors for great shopping. You can buy tickets online, and admission to the VIP tent is available for an extra fee.
The Pearland Foundation for the Performing and Visual Arts (PFPVA) sponsors the Pearland International Festival in September. The festival celebrates the city's cultural diversity with food and live music. The PFPVA uses the proceeds to fund performing and visual arts scholarships for high school students. You can also enjoy Pearland Arts and Crafts on the Pavilion in October at the Pearland Town Center Event Pavilion with unique arts and crafts and local entertainment. Winterfest at the Pearland Recreation Center in January even has fun winter rides.
Below is a chart of the current pricing seasonality of hotels and motels in Pearland, TX:
Pearland, TX: Prices by Star Rating Class
Below are 3 charts illustrating avg. nightly cost trends by star rating class in Pearland, TX. Browse these charts to determine the best time to book a room in Pearland for your upcoming travels.
Luxury Hotel Options in Pearland, TX
4 Star Average Prices: $99.90
Houston suburbs that border Pearland, offer a wide choice of excellent luxury hotels. The St. Regis Houston is perfect for a romantic getaway, and it's popular among businesspeople. The hotel is near The Galleria and Highland Village for a fun shopping experience, and it has free wireless internet access, a bar, a restaurant, a library, fitness facilities, a sauna, and an outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas. Limo or town car service is available, as well as childcare and a full-service spa. Conference space and wedding services are also on offer, and the front desk is open 24 hours. Children can stay with their parents free, and you can buy breakfast at the hotel restaurant or have it brought to your room. The bathrooms have dual sinks and designer products.
At Hotel ZaZa Houston, the rooms look like part of an old movie, with fine marble and custom artwork. Specialty cocktails are served at the outdoor pool, where you can enjoy views of the skyline. As well as the poolside bar, there is an indoor bar, 24 hour fitness facilities, a spa, a sauna, an arcade and game room, a complimentary shuttle, and free wireless internet access. It also offers wedding services, 24 hour room service, and a 24 hour business center. The bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers, and the rooms have safes, desks, refrigerators, and plasma TVs. The hotel is near the Houston Contemporary Arts Museum, the Houston Museum of Fine Arts, the Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden, and the Cockrell Butterfly Center. It's about 10 miles away from the center of Pearland.
Affordable Hotel Options in Pearland, TX
3 Star Average Prices: $105.01
There are plenty of affordable hotels in Pearland. The Motel 6 Houston Hobby Airport is right next to the Houston airport and only about 6 miles away from the center of Pearland. It's near the Alameda Mall for great shopping. Pets are welcome and there's an attractive outdoor pool, free wireless internet, a free airport shuttle, and laundry service. The rooms have a clean, modern look with flat screen TVs, video game consoles, and full kitchens with a microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, stove top, and cooking utensils. Kids 17 years old and under can stay with their parents or guardians for free, and the front desk is open 24 hours per day.
Sun Suites of Houston-Hobby Airport is about 5 miles away from the middle of Pearland, and it's also near the airport and the mall. The rooms look a little old-fashioned, but they have kitchens, refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee or tea makers. There's an extra fee for internet service, and cable TV is also available. Pets are welcome for an extra fee, laundry facilities are available, and the hotel staff speak several languages.