In the heart of Houston, Hotel Ylem is within a 5-minute drive of NRG Park and MD Anderson Cancer Center. .This hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Houston Zoo and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Houston Natural Science Museum.
What's nearby
NRG Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
NRG Stadium - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
NRG Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
NRG Astrodome - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
NRG Arena - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
Getting around
Kinder Station - 6 min drive
Smith Lands Station - 17 min walk
Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A - 2 min walk
Pappas Bar-B-Q - 7 min walk
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - 9 min walk
Jollibee - 5 min walk
Sonic Drive-In - 5 min walk
About this property
Hotel Ylem
Hotel Ylem offers 79 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.
This Houston hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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.
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.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
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.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free uncovered self parking on site
Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Business services
24-hour business centre
753 square feet of conference space
Meeting room
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
Handrails in stairways
In-room roll-in shower
Lift
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
1 building
3 floors
Fireplace in lobby
Reception hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Phone
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
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
Hotel Ylem Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Tires and rims stolen off my vehicle and someone elses as well . The hotel has security on staff so not sure how thieves managed to get away with this. Parked in the camera view and under lighting. I would not recommend staying here . We came to go to md anderson cancer center for one day. Please stay somewere else, where they has valet parking and a parking garage.
The room was dirty, bathroom was dirty, there was a big gap under door so you could hear everything in the lobby, hallways, etc., breakfast was not the best as advertised, towels had stains and hair on them.
Donna
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Gil
5 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room and quiet place.
Gil
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Mary
3 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean and the front desk clerk was very nice
Mary
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Richard
3 Feb 2026
Richard
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Melissa
Travelled with family
2 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff was so nice and the room was wonderful. The mini fridge was so cute, I’m not looking for one for the house.
If I had any complaints it would be that the parking lot could use some more lighting & to be cleaned up. I assume they’re mid-renovation just based on what was in the lot.
Melissa
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Jason
Travelled with family
2 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The rooms were clean, the staff was great, and the area felt safe.
Jason
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Todd
1 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and bed comfortable! We enjoyed our stay will definitely stay again when in Houston for an event.
Great atmosphere and great staff. Great job of protecting peace of your guests and cleanliness of the property. Update washer and dryer and Computer service please for business people. Great service 👏
AEJ STAR
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
2/10 Terrible
Dr. Matthew
29 Jan 2026
Dr. Matthew
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Mario
28 Jan 2026
Mario
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Brian
28 Jan 2026
Brian
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Ryan
27 Jan 2026
Ryan
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Jason
Travelled with family
27 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The rooms are clean and comfortable. Staff is extremely friendly and helpful. A very safe location, with many dining options.