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Reviews of Hotel Ylem This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

8080 Main Street , Houston, TX 77025, United States of America

#77 of 435 hotels in Houston

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1229 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: May 16, 2024

    8.0
    We enjoy staying there but hoping that an outsider can do a walk through the renovated rooms & make some suggestions
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Accessible/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I was there a few months ago & stayed in a 3rd floor (newly renovated floor) & there were some issues then. This time we were back on 3rd floor but a different room. The receptionist said they were just starting renovation on 1st floor having completed 2 & 3. Our room had curtains that would not close & there was a clip on one that we were able to at least pull & clip to keep the light out. The bathroom had the most updated but was missing the interior trim around the door. It was very noticeable to the eye. There was also a partial roll of toilet paper sitting on the sink counter. No holder for it & not an extra roll under the sink. We are adults so we could reach it but a child would need help. Breakfast was open till 9:30 but when I went down at 9:05 almost every thing was gone & area cleaned. I asked the kitchen staff & was offered an oatmeal packet or whatever was left out. She was nice, not rude at all, but I was heading to Dr. & was hoping for a granola bar or fruit I could take with me. This happened last time too.

    Location to MD Anderson Hospital & easy access to different restaurants

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    8.0
    We would definitely stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The blinds did not work properly and kids in the room next door were running, jumping and yelling but did quiet down at 10 p.m.

    Check in was quick and efficient. Right blind clip was broken. Staff offered to send maintenance to our room first thing the next morning. We were able to get it closed without the bright outside light glaring in through the night.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Accessible/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really hot inside the hotel. If it was middle of summer we would have left.

    Clean, nice staff good location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    9.0
    Very enjoyable and pleasant stay. I would definitely stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast had a very significant number of options, which was a very pleasant surprise. Very

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    7.0
    Ok for the discounted price
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The room is decent but the bathroom and carpet could use some updating. Each time that we returned to our room or turned the air off the room smelled stale.

    Excellent staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    8.0
    An adequate option
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Parking lot felt sketchy when arriving at night and most rooms do not have a view over the parking lot. The parking lot had lots of discarded toilets and other building materials sitting out, probably from their recent bathroom upgrades. Dirty, worn out hotel signage facing the street did not help the ambiance upon arrival. There was a very loud vent is the bathroom that ran 24/7 and could not be turned off. The bathroom door had to be kept shut at all times because of the noise. Condition of room felt worn out. Scratches and chips on furnishings. Small burn hole in comforter and worn out hole in sheet. No wall base in bed area, and uneven wall finish where previous adhesive for wall base was visible. Incomplete wall base in bathroom. Missing door frame on bathroom door. Residential grade anti-slip mat for shower that you had to roll out yourself. At breakfast biscuits were rock hard and gravy not tasty. Cereal was fine. Seating was either at oversized tables or in arm chairs hunching over a low coffee table. After deciding to throw away our food, we ate elsewhere.

    Clean hotel. Friendly staff. Updated bathrooms in rooms.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    8.0
    Stay was comfortable and pleasant with nice people and help in getting accommodation.
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Smelling of one of the rooms

    Convvient

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2024

    8.0
    Loved the location and quirkiness
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No housekeeping was offered.

    Loved the location, everything around the med center was easily accessible. Plenty of parking and I enjoyed how quirky it was.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    7.0
    it was okay. not worth $500 , wont be staying here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    high crime rate , someones car was burglarized right next to my car.

    the room was okay. it didnt reflect the pictures shown on the booking site.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2024

    8.0
    Breakfast was not ready on time, almost missed my appointment, no utinsels to eat with.
    • Couple
    • King Room - Accessible/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Smelled of cigarette smoke

    Good location & parking

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2024

    8.0
    All the Staff was awesome
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Maybe some lights in the room.

    everything was good, great service.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff were incredibly nice. They let us check in early. Unfortunately, Our first room had a plumbing issue, but they quickly got us a new room. We were only there for 1 night and it fit our purposes

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    good value. decent breakfast

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Accessible/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hot water didn't really work.

    That it was close to the NRG stadium

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Accessible/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing negative

    The decor of the hotel . The whole place from parking , bar ,and easy access to food .

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast was not good. The scrambled eggs were actually like eating pieces of rubber.

    The staff was very helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    8.0
    Very affordable, safe and friendly staff.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The electronic card machine was down and I didn't have a entry card to my room. So the staff had to let me in and every time I left the building. However it was fixed the next day.

    I really appreciated the friendly staff and the room accomodations. The hotel had a classic appeal to it. The location is excellent for groceries and restaurants.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2024

    8.0
    Great location, comfy place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was a bit lacking.

    Great staff!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2024

    8.0
    We’re were there for a Dr Appt and really liked the hotel. Staff was very friendly!
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great place to stay!

    Very different from most hotels. Deco was different and gave a warm welcome feeling

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2024

    8.0
    I’ve had better stays but I’m sure I’ll come back.
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We have stayed there other times and the service was not the best this time. I need an accessible room and i made the request when I reserved the room. When we got there we were told there were none available. After checking, the clerk said she found one. When we got to the room it wasn’t accessible. I didn’t want to change rooms so we kept it. Day 2 the key card reader went out. They had to open our door. We were told that the reader would not be fixed until Monday. This was Friday.

    Location and free Uber to medical appointments

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2024

    9.0
    Everything I hoped for and more.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Construction was challenging. Could be a touch cleaner.

    Free breakfast, comfy beds, great location, well lit parking lot. Staff we're friendly and engaging, without interrupting our stay. Great decor.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 12, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    NO PLACE to put shampoo/soap etc in shower while showering! Absolutely no shelves! Even an out of shower shelf toward back of shower would be helpful! Couldn't even put the toilet lid down as there was No lid!!🤣😲🤣 1 little bar to hang 'a' hand towel ... otherwise absolutely no towel rods at all!! We like to help by conserving on laundry - but that is a difficult task w/no towel racks! Some electrical outlets did not work and the plate to the plug in in the bathroom was not fully secured. I did mention this to the front desk. Many of our USB Connections were NOT CHARGING ...Unless we were supposed to do something to get them to work!

    Very clean facility, accommodating, w/an actual bar and a warm, do it yourself Breakfast is available downstairs! VERY CLOSE to our Downtown Destination and Unlimited possibilities for dinner out, shopping, grocery stores all w/in walking distance. Even found a Bath and Body less than 3 miles away ... Super location! Rm was clean and roomy! Cool retro effect w/old timey looking aqua fridge, a Keureg 'type' coffee pot and an antique looking phone - like the old rotary dial phones! Cute! Ohhh, mustn't forget about plugs and USB PLUGS on both sides of the headboards ... as well as conveniently located on walls where you fo not have to move furniture just to get to them!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was a bit of noise due to remodeling 😖, but the new rooms look great 😃😃😃 beds are still a bit to hard for us. But I'm hoping maybe that next upgrade

    Always have liked it

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 8, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only problem we had (and wasn't a major problem) was the lighting in the room. They used to have a few lamps but due to the current renovations, they may have still been in the process of adding things to the rooms.

    The staff was very nice and informative. The rooms were very clean and the TV was huge. Plenty of parking and the free breakfast was awesome. I always stay here when I come to Houston. My go to hotel when in the city.

    Stayed in February 2024

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