Located near the Texas Medical Center, Rice University is one of Houston’s and the nation’s most prestigious universities. And all of the academic, athletic and cultural activities of the University are just 7 minutes from the Holiday Inn Houston South Loop Hotel!

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Ranked as one of the nation’s best teaching and research university’s, students know that Rice offers the highest quality education, including a rigorous, outstanding scholastic program that leads to highly respected degrees and boundless post-college opportunities. With outstanding faculty and facilities across all academic fields, from science and engineering to the humanities and social sciences to architecture, business, and music, Rice boasts a national and international student body, with students from all 50 states and 82 countries.

Located amidst the trendy Rice Village, Rice University provides several cultural enrichment activities for the public, including performances by the Shepherd School of Music and the Rice Theatre, and open admission to the Rice University Art Gallery.

And the Rice Owls athletic events draw fans from all over. With everything from basketball, baseball, tennis, swimming, football, golf, track and field to volleyball and soccer, there is something happening at Rice University in their athletic facilities all year round. Click here to visit the Rice Owls athletics website.

For more information on all that Rice University has to offer, click here to visit their official website.

The Holiday Inn Houston South Loop Hotel is the perfect choice for overnight hotel accommodations when you are visiting Houston. Whether you are in town for business or leisure, at Reliant Park, the Medical Center or other popular Houston destinations, our incredibly convenient location is ideal for your visit to Houston Texas.

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