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A Boutique Hotel In Houston Downtown

Experience a unique blend of art, philanthropy, and hospitality at our contemporary boutique hotel in Houston. Host gatherings at The Space or unwind with colleagues at Esperanto bar. Enjoy complimentary breakfast, shuttle service to Houston Medical Center, and a deep commitment to our vibrant community—just minutes from downtown.

A modern hotel room with a queen bed, a nightstand, a TV on the wall, a desk, a wardrobe, and a chair by the window with natural light flowing in.

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A cozy room with two dark sofas, colorful text-covered chairs, golden tables, and wall art stating "YOU SAY YOU DO GOOD, I CHANGE THE WORLD".

The image shows the exterior of Hotel Ylem with a large mural of a woman surrounded by leaves, and prominent signage displaying the hotel's name.

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“ylem” [ahy-luh m] noun

Our Rooms & Suites

The initial substance of the universe from which the universe was formed. In other words, it’s the beginning. This is where we begin again. Sleep soundly in our rooms and suites where every detail means something to Hotel Ylem and our blossoming community. From the soaps in the bathroom to the sheets on the bed, we’ve curated our rooms to include ethically-produced and contemporary local products.

Our Rooms A Charitable Spirit

How Will You Do Houston!

Stay In A Prime Location

Centrally located in Houston with easy access to downtown attractions like the Houston Museum District, NRG Stadium, Rice University, Minute Maid Park and lots of great dining options. Whether you’re visiting on business or for vacation, our boutique hotel in Houston, TX offers all the complementary services you’re looking for and a great central location by 215 and Texas Medical Center.

NRG Stadium & NRG Park - 15 mins walk
Texas Medical Center - 1.6 mi, 6 mins
Rice University - 1.8 mi, 6 mins

Free WiFi throughout the hotel
Convenient to shops and restaurants
Free hot breakfast, coffee and juice

Area Guide

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Philanthropically Minded

Giving Back

Dedicated to promoting non-profit organizations and providing space for local philanthropically-minded artists, Hotel Ylem isn’t your average Boutique hotel downtown Houston. Wander through our hotel to see a curated gallery of art from local artists that changes quarterly. We do in-house sales of our art, with proceeds going towards to charity and our local Y-Lanthropy partners.

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