🇺🇸 Houston, United States
The Whitehall
📍 1700 Smith Street, Houston, 77002
Your stay — The Whitehall
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart (691 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: St John's United Methodist Church (743 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Cathedral Centre (819 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Lord of the Streets Episcopal Church (1.2 km · ~14 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
The Shops at Houston Center — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
Midtown Park — 659 m · ~8 min walk
Houston Fire Museum — 462 m · ~6 min walk
MATCH — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
John P. McGovern Playground — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 863 m · ~11 min walk
Randalls Pharmacy — 604 m · ~8 min walk
Icebox — 701 m · ~9 min walk
McGowen — 321 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →US Dollar, USD
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid airport currency exchange booths and tourist bureau kiosks which charge poor rates.
Cards are accepted everywhere including contactless and mobile pay; carry some cash for small vendors and street food.
Restaurants 15–20% before tax; taxis 10–15%; hotel porters $1–2 per bag, housekeeping $2–5 per night.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Drip coffee from a convenience store or coffee shop, around $2.00–$3.00.
A sandwich or taco combo from a deli or taqueria, around $8–$12.
A main course at a casual local diner or pub, around $12–$18.
Food trucks and taco stands near downtown and along Main Street offer affordable eats for $5–$10.
HEB and Kroger are common budget supermarket chains in this area.
Target and TJ Maxx provide affordable basics; Houston Premium Outlets 30 minutes away for discount brand shopping.
METRO day pass for buses and light rail is $3.00; from IAH take the 102 bus for $1.25 (exact change) then rail downtown.
Use the light rail for $1.25 per trip rather than rideshares; eat lunch specials at downtown cafes for $8–$10; visit free attractions like Discovery Green park.
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Emergency Contacts
HoustonFor non-urgent police matters in Houston, call +1 (713) 884-3131. For Harris County Sheriff's Office (non-emergency): +1 (713) 755-6044. For poison control: +1 (800) 222-1222.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Houston, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at The Whitehall
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 863 m · ~11 min walk — pharmacy · Randalls Pharmacy — 604 m · ~8 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
IAH Terminal C (Bus Plaza) → Katy Freeway @ Silber Road
💡 From the airport, take the free tram to the bus plaza first. The bus drops you a 10-minute walk from the hotel; be prepared for Houston heat or rain.
IAH (via 102 bus to Downtown Transit Center) → Americas Best Value Inn - Katy Fwy
💡 This is a two-step journey: bus 102 from airport to downtown, then Red Line to Burnett Transit Center. Walk 5 blocks to hotel. Cheaper but takes longer and requires a METRO day pass for $5.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Americas Best Value Inn & Suites - Houston / Katy Fwy
💡 Request a flat-rate fare to avoid meter surprises. Use the official taxi queue at baggage claim level.
IAH Terminals A-E → IAH Terminal C Bus Plaza
💡 Use this tram only to connect to the 102 bus – it’s not a direct route to your hotel. Great for avoiding airport traffic if you’re switching terminals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at The Whitehall?
Check-in at The Whitehall is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near The Whitehall?
A sandwich or taco combo from a deli or taqueria, around $8–$12.
What is the cheapest way to get around from The Whitehall?
METRO day pass for buses and light rail is $3.00; from IAH take the 102 bus for $1.25 (exact change) then rail downtown.
Top Attractions in Houston
💡 Rent a bike from the dock near Sabine Street Bridge — $10 for an hour. The cistern needs booking a day ahead. Sunset views from the Waugh Drive bat bridge are spot-on.
💡 Arrive before 2pm to queue — the free tickets run out fast. Skip the planetarium unless you’re happy to pay extra.
💡 Pack a picnic for the hill near the Miller Theatre — it fills quickly for evening shows. The Japanese garden costs $5, but the rest is free.
💡 Reserve your free ticket online exactly two weeks beforehand — they vanish quickly. Arrive at 9am to beat crowds. Skip the carousel; it costs extra.
💡 Visit the Rothko Chapel next door (also free) and the Byzantine Fresco Chapel. No parking fee, but street parking fills by 11am.