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Houston Trip Cost: Six Dated Examples

Use these six fixed examples to compare the selected lodging products and meal baskets in Houston. Read the source dates and qualifications beside each amount before using it in a travel budget.

Scope, dates and party

Two adults, one accommodation unit; 10–16 November 2026; six nights and seven calendar days. Planning estimates only; flights excluded.

What is specific to this budget

  • Style labels describe selected lodging products, not official stars or a cheapest-to-most-expensive ranking.
  • These amounts are not calculator defaults and are never scaled to another party size or stay.

How to read the examples

These are dated selected-component planning amounts for two adults sharing one accommodation unit, six nights over seven calendar days, with 42 meals and 42 nonalcoholic drinks. Hotel styles are selected products, not official star grades, citywide budget bands or an ascending price ranking. Unknown mandatory extras are unknown, not zero; a required extra service must be repriced. Flights, visas, insurance, shopping, optional tips and unselected activities are excluded. Deposits and card holds are liquidity or part-payment, not automatically additional spending. No hotel meal credit, repeated discount or arbitrary contingency is applied. Availability, foreign-card compatibility, dietary/allergen/halal suitability and continuous accessible door routes are unverified. Recheck prices, menus, taxes, fares and terms before travel. These examples are never scaled to another party or duration.

Dated cost examples

Six dated planning examples for Houston, 10–16 November 2026: two adults sharing one accommodation unit, six nights over seven calendar days (14 person-days), 42 meals and 42 nonalcoholic drinks. Three named hotel products, each with meal baskets A and B.

Dated selected-component estimate — no booking, held inventory or guaranteed payable total.

Magnolia’s three products share the public nonrefundable OTA rate. Displayed totals include labelled taxes/fees; do not add its 1.10 USD destination and 2 USD service charges per accommodation/night again. Studio sizing differs: 500 sq ft on the operator site and 550 sq ft on the OTA; a kitchenette is not a meal saving or accessibility guarantee. House of Pies Kirby pickup/counter menu benchmarks use modeled 8.25% tax and are not a timed dining itinerary. Transport is 60 USD: 18 for two adults’ IAH500 return journeys plus fourteen 3 USD local paper day passes (42). Local passes expire at 02:00 the next day and exclude route 500. Exact hotel/restaurant walks and airport timing are unverified. Thursday 12 November MFAH permanent-collection free entry is a recurring policy, not dated inventory or special-exhibition admission.

Magnolia Houston — King Room · Example A

Total for two adults

2,311.58 USD

Dated qualified planning estimate; not a guaranteed final payable total.

165.11 USD per person per calendar day (14 person-days)

Observed public Expedia default nonrefundable/no-extras rate: cancellation or change yields no refund or future credit. Refundable surcharges are unselected and excluded. No breakfast or cooking credit. Total labeled with taxes and fees; property lists destination 1.10 and service 2 USD per accommodation/night and states allprovidedchargesincluded. Those 18.60 are tracked once within Total, not addedagain; exacttax/paynow/propertysplit unitemized. Deposit 100 USD is liquidity,notadditionaltripspend; refund/timing unshown. Age 21+; checkin 16:00–midnight,checkoutbefore 11; credit/debitcards,cashnotaccepted; foreigncardacceptance and exactcharge time unverified.

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  • Selected six-night hotel stay

    Reference quantity 1 × sixnightroomstay 2 adults = 1,559.00 USD ≈ 1,559.00 USD

    www.expedia.com — checked 2026-10-17

  • Two eggs, side and bread

    Reference quantity 14 × individualmeal = 125.30 USD ≈ 125.30 USD

    houseofpies.com — checked 2026-10-17

  • Coffee

    Reference quantity 14 × individualdrink = 41.30 USD ≈ 41.30 USD

    houseofpies.com — checked 2026-10-17

  • Modeled meal tax

    Reference quantity 7 × pairbills = 13.72 USD ≈ 13.72 USD

    comptroller.texas.gov — checked 2026-10-17

  • Grilled chicken sandwich with side

    Reference quantity 14 × individualmeal = 167.30 USD ≈ 167.30 USD

    houseofpies.com — checked 2026-10-17

  • Hot tea

    Reference quantity 14 × individualdrink; 2 identical source rows combined = 82.60 USD ≈ 82.60 USD

    houseofpies.com — checked 2026-10-17

  • Modeled meal tax

    Reference quantity 7 × pairbills = 17.22 USD ≈ 17.22 USD

    comptroller.texas.gov — checked 2026-10-17

  • Grilled chicken breast with side, vegetable and soup or salad

    Reference quantity 14 × individualmeal = 223.30 USD ≈ 223.30 USD

    houseofpies.com — checked 2026-10-17

  • Modeled meal tax

    Reference quantity 7 × pairbills = 21.84 USD ≈ 21.84 USD

    comptroller.texas.gov — checked 2026-10-17

  • IAH 500 airportdirectionalfare

    Reference quantity 4 × adultfare/passunits = 18.00 USD ≈ 18.00 USD

    www.ridemetro.org — checked 2026-10-17

  • Localpaperdaypass

    Reference quantity 14 × adultfare/passunits = 42.00 USD ≈ 42.00 USD

    www.ridemetro.org — checked 2026-10-17

  • Thursday MFAHpermanentcollections

    Reference quantity 2 × adultadmissions = 0.00 USD ≈ 0.00 USD

    www.mfah.org — checked Check date not recorded

Magnolia’s three products share the public nonrefundable OTA rate. Displayed totals include labelled taxes/fees; do not add its 1.10 USD destination and 2 USD service charges per accommodation/night again. Studio sizing differs: 500 sq ft on the operator site and 550 sq ft on the OTA; a kitchenette is not a meal saving or accessibility guarantee. House of Pies Kirby pickup/counter menu benchmarks use modeled 8.25% tax and are not a timed dining itinerary. Transport is 60 USD: 18 for two adults’ IAH500 return journeys plus fourteen 3 USD local paper day passes (42). Local passes expire at 02:00 the next day and exclude route 500. Exact hotel/restaurant walks and airport timing are unverified. Thursday 12 November MFAH permanent-collection free entry is a recurring policy, not dated inventory or special-exhibition admission.

Magnolia Houston — King Room · Example B

Total for two adults

2,417.63 USD

Dated qualified planning estimate; not a guaranteed final payable total.

172.69 USD per person per calendar day (14 person-days)

Observed public Expedia default nonrefundable/no-extras rate: cancellation or change yields no refund or future credit. Refundable surcharges are unselected and excluded. No breakfast or cooking credit. Total labeled with taxes and fees; property lists destination 1.10 and service 2 USD per accommodation/night and states allprovidedchargesincluded. Those 18.60 are tracked once within Total, not addedagain; exacttax/paynow/propertysplit unitemized. Deposit 100 USD is liquidity,notadditionaltripspend; refund/timing unshown. Age 21+; checkin 16:00–midnight,checkoutbefore 11; credit/debitcards,cashnotaccepted; foreigncardacceptance and exactcharge time unverified.

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  • Selected six-night hotel stay

    Reference quantity 1 × sixnightroomstay 2 adults = 1,559.00 USD ≈ 1,559.00 USD

    www.expedia.com — checked 2026-10-17

  • Chicken breast and two eggs with side and bread

    Reference quantity 14 × individualmeal = 195.30 USD ≈ 195.30 USD

    houseofpies.com — checked 2026-10-17

  • Coffee

    Reference quantity 14 × individualdrink = 41.30 USD ≈ 41.30 USD

    houseofpies.com — checked 2026-10-17

  • Modeled meal tax

    Reference quantity 7 × pairbills = 19.53 USD ≈ 19.53 USD

    comptroller.texas.gov — checked 2026-10-17

  • Hamburger with side

    Reference quantity 14 × individualmeal = 181.30 USD ≈ 181.30 USD

    houseofpies.com — checked 2026-10-17

  • Hot tea

    Reference quantity 14 × individualdrink; 2 identical source rows combined = 82.60 USD ≈ 82.60 USD

    houseofpies.com — checked 2026-10-17

  • Modeled meal tax

    Reference quantity 7 × pairbills = 18.34 USD ≈ 18.34 USD

    comptroller.texas.gov — checked 2026-10-17

  • Catfish platter with side, vegetable and soup or salad

    Reference quantity 14 × individualmeal = 237.30 USD ≈ 237.30 USD

    houseofpies.com — checked 2026-10-17

  • Modeled meal tax

    Reference quantity 7 × pairbills = 22.96 USD ≈ 22.96 USD

    comptroller.texas.gov — checked 2026-10-17

  • IAH 500 airportdirectionalfare

    Reference quantity 4 × adultfare/passunits = 18.00 USD ≈ 18.00 USD

    www.ridemetro.org — checked 2026-10-17

  • Localpaperdaypass

    Reference quantity 14 × adultfare/passunits = 42.00 USD ≈ 42.00 USD

    www.ridemetro.org — checked 2026-10-17

  • Thursday MFAHpermanentcollections

    Reference quantity 2 × adultadmissions = 0.00 USD ≈ 0.00 USD

    www.mfah.org — checked Check date not recorded

Magnolia’s three products share the public nonrefundable OTA rate. Displayed totals include labelled taxes/fees; do not add its 1.10 USD destination and 2 USD service charges per accommodation/night again. Studio sizing differs: 500 sq ft on the operator site and 550 sq ft on the OTA; a kitchenette is not a meal saving or accessibility guarantee. House of Pies Kirby pickup/counter menu benchmarks use modeled 8.25% tax and are not a timed dining itinerary. Transport is 60 USD: 18 for two adults’ IAH500 return journeys plus fourteen 3 USD local paper day passes (42). Local passes expire at 02:00 the next day and exclude route 500. Exact hotel/restaurant walks and airport timing are unverified. Thursday 12 November MFAH permanent-collection free entry is a recurring policy, not dated inventory or special-exhibition admission.

Magnolia Houston — King Studio · Example A

Total for two adults

2,396.58 USD

Dated qualified planning estimate; not a guaranteed final payable total.

171.18 USD per person per calendar day (14 person-days)

Observed public Expedia default nonrefundable/no-extras rate: cancellation or change yields no refund or future credit. Refundable surcharges are unselected and excluded. No breakfast or cooking credit. Total labeled with taxes and fees; property lists destination 1.10 and service 2 USD per accommodation/night and states allprovidedchargesincluded. Those 18.60 are tracked once within Total, not addedagain; exacttax/paynow/propertysplit unitemized. Deposit 100 USD is liquidity,notadditionaltripspend; refund/timing unshown. Age 21+; checkin 16:00–midnight,checkoutbefore 11; credit/debitcards,cashnotaccepted; foreigncardacceptance and exactcharge time unverified.

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  • Selected six-night hotel stay

    Reference quantity 1 × sixnightroomstay 2 adults = 1,644.00 USD ≈ 1,644.00 USD

    www.expedia.com — checked 2026-10-17

  • Two eggs, side and bread

    Reference quantity 14 × individualmeal = 125.30 USD ≈ 125.30 USD

    houseofpies.com — checked 2026-10-17

  • Coffee

    Reference quantity 14 × individualdrink = 41.30 USD ≈ 41.30 USD

    houseofpies.com — checked 2026-10-17

  • Modeled meal tax

    Reference quantity 7 × pairbills = 13.72 USD ≈ 13.72 USD

    comptroller.texas.gov — checked 2026-10-17

  • Grilled chicken sandwich with side

    Reference quantity 14 × individualmeal = 167.30 USD ≈ 167.30 USD

    houseofpies.com — checked 2026-10-17

  • Hot tea

    Reference quantity 14 × individualdrink; 2 identical source rows combined = 82.60 USD ≈ 82.60 USD

    houseofpies.com — checked 2026-10-17

  • Modeled meal tax

    Reference quantity 7 × pairbills = 17.22 USD ≈ 17.22 USD

    comptroller.texas.gov — checked 2026-10-17

  • Grilled chicken breast with side, vegetable and soup or salad

    Reference quantity 14 × individualmeal = 223.30 USD ≈ 223.30 USD

    houseofpies.com — checked 2026-10-17

  • Modeled meal tax

    Reference quantity 7 × pairbills = 21.84 USD ≈ 21.84 USD

    comptroller.texas.gov — checked 2026-10-17

  • IAH 500 airportdirectionalfare

    Reference quantity 4 × adultfare/passunits = 18.00 USD ≈ 18.00 USD

    www.ridemetro.org — checked 2026-10-17

  • Localpaperdaypass

    Reference quantity 14 × adultfare/passunits = 42.00 USD ≈ 42.00 USD

    www.ridemetro.org — checked 2026-10-17

  • Thursday MFAHpermanentcollections

    Reference quantity 2 × adultadmissions = 0.00 USD ≈ 0.00 USD

    www.mfah.org — checked Check date not recorded

Magnolia’s three products share the public nonrefundable OTA rate. Displayed totals include labelled taxes/fees; do not add its 1.10 USD destination and 2 USD service charges per accommodation/night again. Studio sizing differs: 500 sq ft on the operator site and 550 sq ft on the OTA; a kitchenette is not a meal saving or accessibility guarantee. House of Pies Kirby pickup/counter menu benchmarks use modeled 8.25% tax and are not a timed dining itinerary. Transport is 60 USD: 18 for two adults’ IAH500 return journeys plus fourteen 3 USD local paper day passes (42). Local passes expire at 02:00 the next day and exclude route 500. Exact hotel/restaurant walks and airport timing are unverified. Thursday 12 November MFAH permanent-collection free entry is a recurring policy, not dated inventory or special-exhibition admission.

Magnolia Houston — King Studio · Example B

Total for two adults

2,502.63 USD

Dated qualified planning estimate; not a guaranteed final payable total.

178.76 USD per person per calendar day (14 person-days)

Observed public Expedia default nonrefundable/no-extras rate: cancellation or change yields no refund or future credit. Refundable surcharges are unselected and excluded. No breakfast or cooking credit. Total labeled with taxes and fees; property lists destination 1.10 and service 2 USD per accommodation/night and states allprovidedchargesincluded. Those 18.60 are tracked once within Total, not addedagain; exacttax/paynow/propertysplit unitemized. Deposit 100 USD is liquidity,notadditionaltripspend; refund/timing unshown. Age 21+; checkin 16:00–midnight,checkoutbefore 11; credit/debitcards,cashnotaccepted; foreigncardacceptance and exactcharge time unverified.

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  • Selected six-night hotel stay

    Reference quantity 1 × sixnightroomstay 2 adults = 1,644.00 USD ≈ 1,644.00 USD

    www.expedia.com — checked 2026-10-17

  • Chicken breast and two eggs with side and bread

    Reference quantity 14 × individualmeal = 195.30 USD ≈ 195.30 USD

    houseofpies.com — checked 2026-10-17

  • Coffee

    Reference quantity 14 × individualdrink = 41.30 USD ≈ 41.30 USD

    houseofpies.com — checked 2026-10-17

  • Modeled meal tax

    Reference quantity 7 × pairbills = 19.53 USD ≈ 19.53 USD

    comptroller.texas.gov — checked 2026-10-17

  • Hamburger with side

    Reference quantity 14 × individualmeal = 181.30 USD ≈ 181.30 USD

    houseofpies.com — checked 2026-10-17

  • Hot tea

    Reference quantity 14 × individualdrink; 2 identical source rows combined = 82.60 USD ≈ 82.60 USD

    houseofpies.com — checked 2026-10-17

  • Modeled meal tax

    Reference quantity 7 × pairbills = 18.34 USD ≈ 18.34 USD

    comptroller.texas.gov — checked 2026-10-17

  • Catfish platter with side, vegetable and soup or salad

    Reference quantity 14 × individualmeal = 237.30 USD ≈ 237.30 USD

    houseofpies.com — checked 2026-10-17

  • Modeled meal tax

    Reference quantity 7 × pairbills = 22.96 USD ≈ 22.96 USD

    comptroller.texas.gov — checked 2026-10-17

  • IAH 500 airportdirectionalfare

    Reference quantity 4 × adultfare/passunits = 18.00 USD ≈ 18.00 USD

    www.ridemetro.org — checked 2026-10-17

  • Localpaperdaypass

    Reference quantity 14 × adultfare/passunits = 42.00 USD ≈ 42.00 USD

    www.ridemetro.org — checked 2026-10-17

  • Thursday MFAHpermanentcollections

    Reference quantity 2 × adultadmissions = 0.00 USD ≈ 0.00 USD

    www.mfah.org — checked Check date not recorded

Magnolia’s three products share the public nonrefundable OTA rate. Displayed totals include labelled taxes/fees; do not add its 1.10 USD destination and 2 USD service charges per accommodation/night again. Studio sizing differs: 500 sq ft on the operator site and 550 sq ft on the OTA; a kitchenette is not a meal saving or accessibility guarantee. House of Pies Kirby pickup/counter menu benchmarks use modeled 8.25% tax and are not a timed dining itinerary. Transport is 60 USD: 18 for two adults’ IAH500 return journeys plus fourteen 3 USD local paper day passes (42). Local passes expire at 02:00 the next day and exclude route 500. Exact hotel/restaurant walks and airport timing are unverified. Thursday 12 November MFAH permanent-collection free entry is a recurring policy, not dated inventory or special-exhibition admission.

Magnolia Houston — Corner King Suite · Example A

Total for two adults

3,035.58 USD

Dated qualified planning estimate; not a guaranteed final payable total.

216.83 USD per person per calendar day (14 person-days)

Observed public Expedia default nonrefundable/no-extras rate: cancellation or change yields no refund or future credit. Refundable surcharges are unselected and excluded. No breakfast or cooking credit. Total labeled with taxes and fees; property lists destination 1.10 and service 2 USD per accommodation/night and states allprovidedchargesincluded. Those 18.60 are tracked once within Total, not addedagain; exacttax/paynow/propertysplit unitemized. Deposit 100 USD is liquidity,notadditionaltripspend; refund/timing unshown. Age 21+; checkin 16:00–midnight,checkoutbefore 11; credit/debitcards,cashnotaccepted; foreigncardacceptance and exactcharge time unverified.

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  • Selected six-night hotel stay

    Reference quantity 1 × sixnightroomstay 2 adults = 2,283.00 USD ≈ 2,283.00 USD

    www.expedia.com — checked 2026-10-17

  • Two eggs, side and bread

    Reference quantity 14 × individualmeal = 125.30 USD ≈ 125.30 USD

    houseofpies.com — checked 2026-10-17

  • Coffee

    Reference quantity 14 × individualdrink = 41.30 USD ≈ 41.30 USD

    houseofpies.com — checked 2026-10-17

  • Modeled meal tax

    Reference quantity 7 × pairbills = 13.72 USD ≈ 13.72 USD

    comptroller.texas.gov — checked 2026-10-17

  • Grilled chicken sandwich with side

    Reference quantity 14 × individualmeal = 167.30 USD ≈ 167.30 USD

    houseofpies.com — checked 2026-10-17

  • Hot tea

    Reference quantity 14 × individualdrink; 2 identical source rows combined = 82.60 USD ≈ 82.60 USD

    houseofpies.com — checked 2026-10-17

  • Modeled meal tax

    Reference quantity 7 × pairbills = 17.22 USD ≈ 17.22 USD

    comptroller.texas.gov — checked 2026-10-17

  • Grilled chicken breast with side, vegetable and soup or salad

    Reference quantity 14 × individualmeal = 223.30 USD ≈ 223.30 USD

    houseofpies.com — checked 2026-10-17

  • Modeled meal tax

    Reference quantity 7 × pairbills = 21.84 USD ≈ 21.84 USD

    comptroller.texas.gov — checked 2026-10-17

  • IAH 500 airportdirectionalfare

    Reference quantity 4 × adultfare/passunits = 18.00 USD ≈ 18.00 USD

    www.ridemetro.org — checked 2026-10-17

  • Localpaperdaypass

    Reference quantity 14 × adultfare/passunits = 42.00 USD ≈ 42.00 USD

    www.ridemetro.org — checked 2026-10-17

  • Thursday MFAHpermanentcollections

    Reference quantity 2 × adultadmissions = 0.00 USD ≈ 0.00 USD

    www.mfah.org — checked Check date not recorded

Magnolia’s three products share the public nonrefundable OTA rate. Displayed totals include labelled taxes/fees; do not add its 1.10 USD destination and 2 USD service charges per accommodation/night again. Studio sizing differs: 500 sq ft on the operator site and 550 sq ft on the OTA; a kitchenette is not a meal saving or accessibility guarantee. House of Pies Kirby pickup/counter menu benchmarks use modeled 8.25% tax and are not a timed dining itinerary. Transport is 60 USD: 18 for two adults’ IAH500 return journeys plus fourteen 3 USD local paper day passes (42). Local passes expire at 02:00 the next day and exclude route 500. Exact hotel/restaurant walks and airport timing are unverified. Thursday 12 November MFAH permanent-collection free entry is a recurring policy, not dated inventory or special-exhibition admission.

Magnolia Houston — Corner King Suite · Example B

Total for two adults

3,141.63 USD

Dated qualified planning estimate; not a guaranteed final payable total.

224.40 USD per person per calendar day (14 person-days)

Observed public Expedia default nonrefundable/no-extras rate: cancellation or change yields no refund or future credit. Refundable surcharges are unselected and excluded. No breakfast or cooking credit. Total labeled with taxes and fees; property lists destination 1.10 and service 2 USD per accommodation/night and states allprovidedchargesincluded. Those 18.60 are tracked once within Total, not addedagain; exacttax/paynow/propertysplit unitemized. Deposit 100 USD is liquidity,notadditionaltripspend; refund/timing unshown. Age 21+; checkin 16:00–midnight,checkoutbefore 11; credit/debitcards,cashnotaccepted; foreigncardacceptance and exactcharge time unverified.

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  • Selected six-night hotel stay

    Reference quantity 1 × sixnightroomstay 2 adults = 2,283.00 USD ≈ 2,283.00 USD

    www.expedia.com — checked 2026-10-17

  • Chicken breast and two eggs with side and bread

    Reference quantity 14 × individualmeal = 195.30 USD ≈ 195.30 USD

    houseofpies.com — checked 2026-10-17

  • Coffee

    Reference quantity 14 × individualdrink = 41.30 USD ≈ 41.30 USD

    houseofpies.com — checked 2026-10-17

  • Modeled meal tax

    Reference quantity 7 × pairbills = 19.53 USD ≈ 19.53 USD

    comptroller.texas.gov — checked 2026-10-17

  • Hamburger with side

    Reference quantity 14 × individualmeal = 181.30 USD ≈ 181.30 USD

    houseofpies.com — checked 2026-10-17

  • Hot tea

    Reference quantity 14 × individualdrink; 2 identical source rows combined = 82.60 USD ≈ 82.60 USD

    houseofpies.com — checked 2026-10-17

  • Modeled meal tax

    Reference quantity 7 × pairbills = 18.34 USD ≈ 18.34 USD

    comptroller.texas.gov — checked 2026-10-17

  • Catfish platter with side, vegetable and soup or salad

    Reference quantity 14 × individualmeal = 237.30 USD ≈ 237.30 USD

    houseofpies.com — checked 2026-10-17

  • Modeled meal tax

    Reference quantity 7 × pairbills = 22.96 USD ≈ 22.96 USD

    comptroller.texas.gov — checked 2026-10-17

  • IAH 500 airportdirectionalfare

    Reference quantity 4 × adultfare/passunits = 18.00 USD ≈ 18.00 USD

    www.ridemetro.org — checked 2026-10-17

  • Localpaperdaypass

    Reference quantity 14 × adultfare/passunits = 42.00 USD ≈ 42.00 USD

    www.ridemetro.org — checked 2026-10-17

  • Thursday MFAHpermanentcollections

    Reference quantity 2 × adultadmissions = 0.00 USD ≈ 0.00 USD

    www.mfah.org — checked Check date not recorded

Magnolia’s three products share the public nonrefundable OTA rate. Displayed totals include labelled taxes/fees; do not add its 1.10 USD destination and 2 USD service charges per accommodation/night again. Studio sizing differs: 500 sq ft on the operator site and 550 sq ft on the OTA; a kitchenette is not a meal saving or accessibility guarantee. House of Pies Kirby pickup/counter menu benchmarks use modeled 8.25% tax and are not a timed dining itinerary. Transport is 60 USD: 18 for two adults’ IAH500 return journeys plus fourteen 3 USD local paper day passes (42). Local passes expire at 02:00 the next day and exclude route 500. Exact hotel/restaurant walks and airport timing are unverified. Thursday 12 November MFAH permanent-collection free entry is a recurring policy, not dated inventory or special-exhibition admission.

Not included: Flights, visas, insurance, shopping, optional tips and unselected paid activities, Unknown mandatory charges, card holds and payment-media costs are not certified zero

Source currency USD; identity FX only, no conversion, card-fee assumption or buffer.

Practical notes

Magnolia’s three products share the public nonrefundable OTA rate. Displayed totals include labelled taxes/fees; do not add its 1.10 USD destination and 2 USD service charges per accommodation/night again. Studio sizing differs: 500 sq ft on the operator site and 550 sq ft on the OTA; a kitchenette is not a meal saving or accessibility guarantee. House of Pies Kirby pickup/counter menu benchmarks use modeled 8.25% tax and are not a timed dining itinerary. Transport is 60 USD: 18 for two adults’ IAH500 return journeys plus fourteen 3 USD local paper day passes (42). Local passes expire at 02:00 the next day and exclude route 500. Exact hotel/restaurant walks and airport timing are unverified. Thursday 12 November MFAH permanent-collection free entry is a recurring policy, not dated inventory or special-exhibition admission.

Limits of these examples

These are dated selected-component planning amounts for two adults sharing one accommodation unit, six nights over seven calendar days, with 42 meals and 42 nonalcoholic drinks. Hotel styles are selected products, not official star grades, citywide budget bands or an ascending price ranking. Unknown mandatory extras are unknown, not zero; a required extra service must be repriced. Flights, visas, insurance, shopping, optional tips and unselected activities are excluded. Deposits and card holds are liquidity or part-payment, not automatically additional spending. No hotel meal credit, repeated discount or arbitrary contingency is applied. Availability, foreign-card compatibility, dietary/allergen/halal suitability and continuous accessible door routes are unverified. Recheck prices, menus, taxes, fares and terms before travel. These examples are never scaled to another party or duration.

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