Lodging Near Memorial Hermann Hospital — Houston, TX
Lodging near Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, the system's Texas Medical Center campus at 6411 Fannin St, runs from free (Hospitality Apartments for any TMC patient, Hope Lodge for cancer patients) to $195-219 a night at the Marriott Medical Center on the same campus (MD Anderson's hotel lodging list, last updated July 2025). Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center is the primary teaching hospital of UT Health Houston and one of the busiest Level I trauma centers in the nation. With 17 hospitals across Greater Houston, Memorial Hermann draws patients from across Texas and beyond. This guide covers lodging options for patients and families — from free nonprofit housing to medical-rate hotels.
Quick Facts — Memorial Hermann TMC
Free and low-cost lodging
Hospitality Apartments
Free46 fully furnished one-bedroom apartments at 7300 Bertner Avenue. Open to patients with any medical condition at any TMC hospital, including Memorial Hermann. Free with a nonrefundable cleaning fee at check-in ($100 on MD Anderson's lodging list, last updated July 2025); ask for the current amount when you apply.
- Who qualifies: Any medical condition. Must live 50+ miles from TMC. Caregiver required 24/7.
- How to apply: Self-referral accepted. Call (713) 790-9120. Must call every 4 weeks to stay on waitlist.
- Waitlist: Typically 2–3 months.
- Amenities: Full in-unit kitchen, free laundry, free parking, WiFi.
Phone: (713) 790-9120 (Mon–Fri, 9 AM–5 PM)
Hope Lodge Houston
Free64 private suites — completely free for adult cancer patients. If you are receiving cancer treatment at Memorial Hermann or any TMC cancer center, Hope Lodge is an option.
- Who qualifies: Adult cancer patients in active outpatient treatment. Must live 40+ miles from TMC.
- How to apply: Referral from your Memorial Hermann social worker or oncology care team.
- Waitlist: Common — apply as early as possible.
Phone: (713) 848-8905 · ACS helpline: 1-800-227-2345
Ronald McDonald House — Inside Children's Memorial Hermann
Pediatric only20 bedrooms located within Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital. For families with a child in the hospital's pediatric, neonatal or pediatric heart ICUs. Free, on a space-available basis, and requested night by night.
- Who qualifies: Parents and caregivers of children in the Pediatric ICU, Neonatal ICU or Pediatric Heart ICU at Children's Memorial Hermann.
- How to apply: Ask your child's ICU bedside nurse; rooms are assigned daily (check-in 7 p.m., check-out 11 a.m.), per RMHC Houston's page for this house (read October 1, 2026).
- Also available: RMHC Holcombe House (70 rooms) serves pediatric families at any TMC institution, with a $25 suggested nightly rate and no family turned away (MD Anderson's lodging list, last updated July 2025).
RMHC Houston: (713) 795-3500
Hotels with medical rates
Memorial Hermann TMC is centrally located in the medical center, so all TMC-area hotels are convenient. Memorial Hermann's own hotel list tells patients and families to ask for the "medical rate" at the TMC hotels below; always call to confirm current pricing and availability.
| Hotel | Rate | Code | Key Amenities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westin Houston Medical Center | From $189/night | Ask for the "medical rate" ((713) 730-2404) | Local van service |
| Hilton Houston Plaza / Medical Center | From $130/night | Corporate ID 2623383 (Joe's House rate) | Shuttle within 3 miles |
| Marriott Medical Center | $195–219/night | Ask for "medical rate" | Shuttle within 2 miles, skyway to Methodist |
| Extended Stay America (Med. Ctr. / NRG Park, Kirby) | $61–104/night (lower for longer stays) | Ask for Joe's House rate | Kitchen with stovetop, free breakfast |
Hotels and the "medical rate" instruction are from Memorial Hermann's hotel information page, which prints no rates (read October 1, 2026). Rates, codes and amenities are from MD Anderson's hotel lodging list (last updated July 2025). All rates are approximate and subject to change.
Furnished apartments for extended stays
For stays of 30 or more days, furnished apartments offer better value and more livable space than hotels. Full kitchens and in-unit laundry make a meaningful difference during recovery, especially for patients with dietary restrictions or weakened immune systems.
Stays of 30+ consecutive days at the same property qualify for the Texas hotel tax exemption, saving 17% on your total cost in Houston.
Tax tip: The Texas hotel tax exemption (17% savings in Houston) applies to stays of 30+ consecutive nights at the same address. Read our full guide to the TX hotel tax exemption →
What your stay will actually cost
| Option | Nightly Cost | 30-Day Cost | Kitchen | Shuttle | Referral |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Lodge | Free | Free | Communal | Yes | Social worker |
| Hospitality Apts | Free (+ cleaning fee) | Cleaning fee only | Full | Yes (M–F) | Self-referral OK |
| RMHC (pediatric) | $0–25 | $0–750 | Communal/Limited | Yes | Care team |
| Westin (medical rate) | From $189 | From $5,670 | No | Yes | No |
| Hotel (med rate) | $130–219 | $3,900–6,570 | Rarely | Some | No |
| Extended Stay | $61–104 | $1,830–3,120 | Full | No | No |
| Furnished Apt | $100–150 | $3,000–4,500* | Full | No | No |
*30-day rate with TX hotel tax exemption applied. Hotel rates from MD Anderson's hotel lodging list (last updated July 2025); 30-day costs are nightly rates times 30. All rates approximate, so call to confirm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there free lodging for Memorial Hermann patients?
Yes. Hospitality Apartments offers 46 free furnished apartments for patients of any TMC hospital (including Memorial Hermann) who live 50+ miles away. Hope Lodge Houston provides 64 free suites for adult cancer patients. For families of pediatric patients at Children's Memorial Hermann, Ronald McDonald House has 20 rooms inside the hospital. Contact your Memorial Hermann social worker for referral assistance.
Does Memorial Hermann have a medical hotel rate?
Yes. Memorial Hermann's hotel information page tells patients, family members and guests to ask for the "medical rate" at participating hotels, and lists the Westin Houston Medical Center ((713) 730-2404), the Hilton at 6633 Travis St, the Marriott at 6580 Fannin St and the InterContinental for the TMC campus. It does not print the rates. MD Anderson's hotel lodging list (last updated July 2025) gives medical rates from $130 at the Hilton, from $189 at the Westin and $195-219 at the Marriott. Call the hotel to confirm.
Is there lodging for families of children at Children's Memorial Hermann?
Yes. Ronald McDonald House Charities runs a 20-bedroom house inside Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital for families with a child in the pediatric, neonatal or pediatric heart ICU. Its bedrooms are free, assigned on a space-available basis and requested daily through your child's ICU bedside nurse (RMHC Houston, read October 1, 2026). The RMHC Holcombe House (70 rooms, $25 suggested nightly rate, no family turned away) is also available for pediatric families at any TMC institution.
What lodging options exist for Memorial Hermann trauma patients' families?
Memorial Hermann TMC is a Level I trauma center, so families often arrive with no advance planning. For immediate needs, the Hilton Plaza Medical Center and Marriott Medical Center are the closest hotels — no referral needed. For longer stays, ask the Memorial Hermann social worker about Hospitality Apartments (free, 2–3 month waitlist) or Hope Lodge (free, cancer patients only). Joe's House (877-563-7468) can help find medical-rate hotels on short notice.
Are there pet-friendly hotels near Memorial Hermann TMC?
Yes. Several extended-stay properties near the Texas Medical Center accept pets, including Extended Stay America (Greenway Plaza and Medical Center locations) and Staybridge Suites Houston Medical Center. Pet fees and weight limits vary by property, so call ahead to confirm their current pet policy. Keep in mind that free lodging programs like Hope Lodge and Hospitality Apartments do not allow pets, and Ronald McDonald House also does not permit animals. If you are bringing a pet, a pet-friendly extended-stay hotel is your best option.
Sources & verification notes
- Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center — official location page: address, phone, Red Duke Trauma Institute (verified September 2026).
- Hospitality Apartments — official site; confirm current eligibility, waitlist and cleaning fee by phone at (713) 790-9120 (verified September 2026).
- American Cancer Society — Hope Lodge Houston — 64 guest rooms, opened 2021, eligibility (verified September 2026).
- RMHC Greater Houston — Houses & Lounges — in-hospital house and Holcombe House details (verified September 2026).
- Texas Tax Code Chapter 156 and the Texas Comptroller hotel occupancy tax FAQ — the 30-consecutive-day exemption (verified September 2026).
- Memorial Hermann: Hotel Information, Discounts, and Rates: participating TMC hotels and the "medical rate" instruction; no rates printed (read October 1, 2026).
- MD Anderson Lodging List: Hotels (last updated July 2025): hotel medical rates, codes and shuttle radii (read October 1, 2026). Confirm by phone before booking.
- RMHC Houston: House inside Children's Memorial Hermann: 20 bedrooms, free, space-available, requested daily (read October 1, 2026).
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This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional financial, legal, or medical advice.