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Crystal Inn Downtown

Name: Crystal Inn Downtown
Address: 5006 North Freeway, Houston, US

8.3/ 10Recommended

·Motels

Offsite parking discounted rates availableAir conditioningFamily roomsFacilities for disabled guestsParkingGuest rooms disinfected between staysAll 22 facilities +

Review

Guest scores & sentiment

From 79 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-24

Guests praise the convenient location, modern updates, and great showers. Staff service is often highlighted. Common complaints include cleanliness issues (stains, hair, pests), noise from nearby roads, poor soundproofing, and occasional facility defects or deposit disputes.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Wi-Fi8.1

Value8.0

Service7.9

Location7.9

Cleanliness7.9

Rooms7.8

Facilities7.8

Surroundings7.6

＋ PraisedConvenient location · Recently renovated/Clean · Good shower facilities · Helpful staff/Upgrades

－ ComplaintsHygiene issues (hair/stains) · Damaged/uncomfortable bedding · Noise disturbances · Rude staff/Billing disputes

KEYSuitable for those valuing location and decor. Avoid if sensitive to noise; inspect room hygiene and facilities upon arrival.

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Room types · 8

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RoomRoom, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

2 × Queen Bed33 ㎡up to 4

2 Queen Beds350 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet accessEntertainment - 50-inch LED TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator and microwave Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerheadPractical - Free long-distance calls, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingSmoking

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

2 × Queen Bed33 ㎡up to 4

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Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking

2 × Queen bed33 ㎡up to 4

This air-conditioned quadruple room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony. The unit has 2 beds.

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RoomStandard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Smoking

Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Smoking

2 × Queen bed33 ㎡up to 4

This air-conditioned quadruple room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony. The unit has 2 beds.

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RoomSuperior King Room - Non-Smoking

Superior King Room - Non-Smoking

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)33 ㎡up to 2

Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, soundproof walls, a wardrobe, tumble dryer and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Superior King Room - Smoking

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)33 ㎡up to 2

Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a wardrobe and tumble dryer. The unit has 1 bed.

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RoomSuperior Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

1 × King bed33 ㎡up to 3

1 King Bed350 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet accessEntertainment - 50-inch LED TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator and microwave Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerheadPractical - Free long-distance calls, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

1 × King bedup to 3

1 King BedSoundproofed room Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet accessEntertainment - 50-inch LED TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator and microwave Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerheadPractical - Free long-distance calls, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingSmoking

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DiningSights

Casaema

Mexican · Bib

From popular bakery pop-up to a brick and mortar in the Houston Heights, this daytime restaurant can do no wrong. Celebrating Mexican traditions and quality coffee, the menu is finely curated and endlessly tempting. We suggest working backwards to make the most of your appetite: Flaky, guava-queso empanadas and the famous horchata cream doughnut are essential desserts that sell out early. Chilaquiles built on superb tortilla chips and tender chunks of brisket is one of many worthy entrees. Heirloom corn is a point of pride here, exemplified by one very large tetela stuffed with mushroom-carrot

4.0km

Pinkerton's Barbecue

Barbecue · Bib

Barbecue competition is steep in these parts, but in just a few short years, pitmaster Grant Pinkerton, who once lived above the restaurant, has made a name for himself. The number of deer heads mounted on the walls of this low-slung joint makes you wonder whether beef is really on the menu, but indeed it is. Everyone starts with the hulking beef rib, which often sells out before midday, and thick, melting slabs of prime-grade brisket cooked over mesquite and oak. Like all good barbecue, neither piece wants for sauce. Not to be outdone are the brilliantly tender St. Louis-style ribs, which are

4.6km

Tatemó

Mexican, Contemporary · ★ Michelin

$$$$

The famous idiom about not judging a book by its cover couldn’t be more applicable than to this tortilleria-turned-tasting menu. In an empty strip mall with little around except for a brewery and a doughnut shop, Chef Emmanuel Chavez delivers a beautifully pitched and portioned experience that celebrates heirloom corn from across Mexico. Start with a crisp tostada topped with tuna and a luxurious scoop of caviar, then a fine Tlacoyo de suadero comes with a multi-layered and tasty Mexican XO sauce. The most original and striking effort might be the black-as-night mole negro, which comes blanket

7.9km

da Gama Canteen

Indian, Portuguese · Bib

Portuguese and Indian flavors live in harmony at da Gama Canteen, located in Houston Heights. Named after the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, this restaurant from Chefs Shiva and Rick Di Virgilio draws inspiration from the Portuguese Indian territories of Goa, East Africa and Portugal. Expect a tapas-style menu displaying a fascinating fusion of the two cultures with bold and vibrant flavors. Must-orders include chana masala, or braised chickpeas and potatoes served with basmati rice, and beef mishkaki, an East African-style marinated beef tenderloin with fried yuca, kachumber and raita. A

6.8km

Killen's

American, Southern · Bib

Ronnie Killen’s Heights hit is the wrong place to count calories or dabble with salads. Quite the opposite, this Southern standout is an all-or-nothing celebration honoring his grandmother. Sharing is encouraged here, where meals should begin with their spiced jalapeño cornbread skillet or grilled oysters with harissa spiced topping. Buttermilk fried chicken with a pot of creamy mashed potatoes delights at lunch, while all of the barbecue favorites like brisket, ribs and turkey, are here too. This is comfort food that rings familiar, satisfies with ease and all but demands for a nap once you’v

7.7km

Truth BBQ

Barbecue · Bib

Although the acclaimed original location in Brenham is little more than a roadside shack, this Houston Heights sequel from owner and pitmaster Leonard Botello IV is a gleaming model of modern efficiency. Fortunately, the cooking still has plenty of soul, and all your favorites are here, with succulent brisket, juicy turkey and smashburgers, plus house-made sausages that require arriving early to avoid missing out. Sides like collards, beans and corn pudding—or even the more rarified tater tot casserole with fried onions— might even be the highlight, offering the flavorful, rib-sticking quality

7.9km

Theodore Rex

Contemporary · Bib

$$$

In the shadow of downtown Houston right off Highway 10 is Justin Yu’s wedge of a restaurant. There’s little else in the area, but the red stop sign at the intersection is, poignantly enough, also at the front door. Counter seating is practically shoulder to shoulder, but it is a prime perch for taking in all that this welcoming restaurant has to offer. The cuisine is hard to pin down but know that everything looks simpler than it really is and is seasoned far better than you could have imagined. It's also all intended for sharing. Highlights include fried bread with tomato fondant and Gulf red

8.6km

Agnes and Sherman

Asian Contemporary, Creative

Agnes and Sherman is a fun spot in the Houston Heights neighborhood from Chef Nick Wong and Lisa Lee. Rooted in their third-culture upbringing and love for nostalgic flavors, it's an Asian American-inspired diner with a casual and cool vibe. It's just right for meeting a friend, dining solo or taking a date. As for the dishes, think comfort food meets playful takes. Favorites like shrimp toast and savory scallion waffle with sambal honey butter kick things off. Then, chilled noodles tossed with vegetables and yuba are a tempting selection, as is their take on egg foo young, with a crawfish-stu

4.3km

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Crystal Inn Downtown

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 8

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking

Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Smoking

Superior King Room - Non-Smoking

Superior King Room - Smoking

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Facilities · 22

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