Lodging Near Texas Children's Hospital — Houston, TX
Texas Children's Hospital sits on the U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals Honor Roll, ranks #1 in Texas, and is the largest pediatric hospital in the country, with nearly 4.9 million patient encounters a year. If your child is being treated here, finding a place to stay nearby is one of the most urgent logistics you'll face. This guide covers every lodging option — from Ronald McDonald House to medical-rate hotels to furnished apartments for extended stays.
Quick Facts — Texas Children's Hospital
Free and low-cost lodging
Ronald McDonald House Houston — Holcombe House
Pediatric only70 private bedrooms at 1907 Holcombe Blvd, within the Texas Medical Center. The primary lodging option for families with a seriously ill child at Texas Children's.
- Cost: $25/night suggested. No family turned away for inability to pay. Complimentary meals provided.
- Who qualifies: Families of children (21 and under) receiving treatment at any TMC institution who live 30 or more miles from Holcombe House.
- How to apply: A health care or state social worker must refer first-time families; a valid ID and permanent address are required.
- Stay limits: 45 days, after which the family checks out and may be eligible for re-admission. RMHC Houston's own Holcombe House page publishes no limit, so confirm when you are referred.
- Source: cost, eligibility, referral and stay rules are from MD Anderson's lodging list (last updated July 2025); the room count and amenities are from RMHC Houston's Holcombe House page (both read October 1, 2026).
- Amenities: Communal kitchen, free laundry, free parking, hospital shuttle (weekdays), WiFi, playgrounds.
Phone: (713) 795-3500
Ronald McDonald House Rooms Inside Texas Children's
Pediatric only19 private bedrooms located within Texas Children's Hospital itself. These serve families with a child in the hospital's Neonatal, Pediatric or Cardiovascular Intensive Care units.
- Cost: Free, on a space-available basis.
- Who qualifies: Families of children in Neonatal, Pediatric or Cardiovascular Intensive Care at Texas Children's.
- How to apply: Rooms must be requested daily; speak with your child's ICU receptionist or social worker (for NICU 2, 3 and 4, the unit secretary). Check-in 6 p.m., check-out 11 a.m., per RMHC Houston's page for this house (read October 1, 2026).
Coordinated through RMHC Houston: (713) 795-3500
Aishel House
Nominal fee23 furnished apartments near the Texas Medical Center. Open to patients of any TMC hospital — not limited to pediatric families. A good option if RMHC is full or if the patient is an adult family member.
- Cost: A nominal fee; Aishel House does not publish a nightly rate, so call for the exact amount (MD Anderson's lodging list, last updated July 2025).
- Who qualifies: Any patient receiving treatment at a TMC-area facility.
- How to apply: Call directly. Self-referral accepted.
- Amenities: Furnished apartments with kitchen facilities.
Phone: (713) 522-2004
Amschwand House (RMHC)
Opening 2026A 15-unit apartment property about ten minutes from the Texas Medical Center, with one- and two-bedroom apartments for larger families or children whose health needs require isolation. Each unit has a full kitchen and in-unit laundry.
- Who qualifies: Pediatric families; confirm the intake process with RMHC Houston.
- Status: RMHC Houston's Amschwand House page still says "Opening 2026" and that it expects to welcome residents in 2026 (read October 1, 2026). Call before you plan around it.
Contact RMHC Houston: (713) 795-3500
Hospitality Apartments
Free46 fully furnished one-bedroom apartments at 7300 Bertner Avenue. Open to any TMC patient — not limited to pediatric. 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.
Phone: (713) 790-9120 (Mon–Fri, 9 AM–5 PM)
Hotels with medical rates
Several hotels near the Texas Medical Center offer discounted rates for patient families. For TCH families, the Hyatt properties are the most commonly used — they have a specific corporate code for Texas Children's patients. Always call the hotel directly to confirm rates and availability.
| Hotel | Rate | Code | Key Amenities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyatt Place / Hyatt House Medical Center | From $129/night | 68903 when booking online | Free hot breakfast, shuttle within 2 miles, kitchens/kitchenettes |
| Westin Houston Medical Center | From $189/night | Ask for a Medical Center rate ((713) 730-2404) | 1709 Dryden Rd, local van service |
| 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, pet-friendly (fees apply) |
The Hyatt code 68903 and the "ask for a Medical Center rate" instruction are from Texas Children's Where to Stay page (Guest Services 832-824-7827), which prints no rates. Rates and amenities are from MD Anderson's hotel lodging list (last updated July 2025). Both read October 1, 2026. All rates are approximate; always call the hotel to confirm current pricing.
Furnished apartments for extended stays
For stays of 30 or more days — common for pediatric oncology, transplant, and complex surgical cases — furnished apartments often make more financial sense than hotels. You get a full kitchen (critical for children on restricted diets), in-unit laundry, and more space for the family.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RMHC Holcombe | $0–25 | $0–750 | Communal | Yes | TCH care team |
| RMHC In-Hospital | Free | Free (requested nightly) | Community kitchen | N/A (on-site) | ICU families only |
| Aishel House | Nominal fee | Call for rate | Full | No | Self-referral OK |
| Hospitality Apts | Free (+ cleaning fee) | Cleaning fee only | Full | Yes (M–F) | Self-referral OK |
| Hyatt (TCH rate) | $129+ | $3,870+ | Kitchenette | Yes | 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. RMHC and hotel figures from MD Anderson's lodging lists (last updated July 2025) and RMHC Houston's pages (read October 1, 2026); 30-day costs are nightly rates times 30. All rates approximate, so call to confirm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a room at Ronald McDonald House for my child's treatment at Texas Children's?
For Holcombe House (70 rooms), a health care or state social worker must refer first-time families, the family must live 30 or more miles away, and the suggested rate is $25 a night with no family turned away (MD Anderson's lodging list, last updated July 2025). The 19 bedrooms inside Texas Children's are separate: they are free, for families of children in the Neonatal, Pediatric or Cardiovascular ICUs, and requested daily through the ICU receptionist or your social worker (RMHC Houston, read October 1, 2026).
Is there free lodging near Texas Children's Hospital?
Yes. The Ronald McDonald House bedrooms inside Texas Children's are free for ICU families, and Holcombe House suggests $25 a night with no family turned away. Hospitality Apartments provides 46 free furnished apartments for TMC patients living 50+ miles away. Hope Lodge Houston has 64 free suites for adult cancer patients. For pediatric families, RMHC is the primary option — apply through your child's care team as early as possible.
Can both parents stay at Ronald McDonald House?
Yes. Each RMHC room accommodates the patient's family — typically two parents or guardians. Some rooms can accommodate additional siblings depending on availability. The in-hospital rooms at Texas Children's are smaller and may have more limited capacity. Discuss your family's needs with the RMHC coordinator when you are referred.
What hotels near Texas Children's offer medical rates?
Texas Children's own Where to Stay page tells families to ask for a Medical Center rate and gives the Hyatt Place and Hyatt House Houston Medical Center code 68903 for online booking. MD Anderson's hotel lodging list (last updated July 2025) puts the Hyatt medical rate from $129 a night with free hot breakfast, and the Westin Houston Medical Center from $189. Always call the hotel directly to confirm current pricing.
Can siblings stay at Ronald McDonald House while a child is treated at Texas Children's?
Yes. Ronald McDonald House Charities Houston welcomes the entire family, including siblings of the patient. Each family suite is designed to accommodate parents and siblings together, helping keep the family unit intact during what is often a stressful treatment period. Siblings can participate in on-site activities and use common areas like playrooms and outdoor spaces. When your child's care team submits the RMHC referral, let them know how many family members will need to stay so the coordinator can assign an appropriately sized room.
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