<p>the Marriott med center is very nice and the beds are extremely comfortable, and it’s only a few blocks walk from Rice (but they charge for parking, in and out, fyi) We love the Shiva Indian restaurant in Rice village about 10 minute walk the other side of Rice, especially the fresh nan. Cross the rail line and you are in the park and can walk to the zoo. (5 years visiting at Rice, and we still haven’t done this yet!) ;)</p>