Get ready for all the action of FRC 2025! Lodgeur’s Mid Main Lofts makes the perfect home base for your team. You’ll appreciate our comfortable, well-equipped apartments in Midtown Houston – one of the city’s most walkable neighborhoods. FRC teams and coaches book with us year after year for our spacious accommodations and convenient location. We’ve welcomed more than 10,000 guests as Midtown’s largest hotelier.
When your team isn’t busy with their competition robots, take them to dinner where robots serve YOU! Kura Revolving Sushi in Midtown has conveyor belt sushi starting at less than $4/plate, plus robot servers that deliver drinks right to your table. Teens and adults alike get a kick out of watching the robotic delivery system in action!
The Texas State Championship happens April 3-5, 2025, bringing together the best high school robotics teams from across the state to the George R. Brown Convention Center. Your kids will love competing (or watching) as teams showcase their engineering skills and battle for state titles and spots in the international championship.
The big international championship runs April 16-19, 2025 at the GRB. This is the main event where qualified teams from around the world show off their amazing student-built robots. With around 50,000 visitors expected, it’s quite the spectacle!
Event Highlights
These events are about way more than just robots – they help kids develop teamwork, problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills. Teams compete hard but also learn from each other in a supportive environment.
Make your competition trip more convenient by staying with Lodgeur in Midtown Houston. Our furnished apartments offer comfortable accommodations just minutes from the George R. Brown Convention Center. Teams can book as many apartments as they need – each providing plenty of space for students and their competition gear. There’s no need for everyone to book at once; coaches, mentors, and parents can reserve separate units based on your team’s specific requirements.
Team tip: If you need a workspace with a monitor and whiteboard for last-minute programming or strategy sessions, book one of our Digital Nomad Suites with a dedicated work area/flex space.
The big hotels near the convention center (Hilton Americas-Houston, Marriott Marquis-Downtown and Hampton Downtown) fill up fast and often charge extra for everything. Parking alone can run up to $50 per night!
Midtown has become a favorite spot for robotics teams, with its vibrant atmosphere, diverse restaurants, and easy access to the competition venue. Lodgeur offers a refreshing alternative to typical hotel stays.
When you book with us, you get a whole apartment with hotel-style convenience. Our rates are more reasonable than downtown hotels, we include free parking, and you’ll find plenty of affordable dining options right outside your door. Home Slice Pizza is next door and open until 11pm – perfect for hungry teams!
Our properties give you space and privacy that hotels just can’t match, while still being close to all the action.
Here’s what you can expect:
If you’re driving to Houston, skip those $50/night parking fees at downtown hotels. We offer complimentary parking in our attached garage. There’s also a dedicated pickup spot for Uber and Lyft if you need it.
Don’t miss a thing. Instead of searching for parking downtown, just hop on the light rail and reach the convention center in minutes.
The METRORail Red Line stops right by our building, making it super easy to get to the Convention Center without battling traffic. Kids love riding the train, and it’s clean and affordable. One-way tickets cost just $1.25, and the station is next door to Lodgeur.
The Red Line can also take you to other family favorites like the Houston Zoo, Downtown Aquarium, and Houston’s amazing museums. Check out our blog post about using the METRORail to get around the city without a car. It’s so convenient you won’t even need a rental after your airport Uber.
Location really matters for a stress-free trip! Midtown is Houston’s most walkable neighborhood (WalkScore of 91), so you can easily explore on foot. And the distance to downtown? Just 1 mile.
You’ll find so many food choices that everyone can be happy. No need to eat at the same place twice!
While you won’t get room service, you’ll find much better options nearby. Home Slice Pizza is right next door with amazing New York-style pizza for $5/giant slice. Winnie’s offers delicious sandwiches for a quick meal. And don’t miss Kura Revolving Sushi where robot servers bring drinks while sushi travels on a conveyor belt – a perfect match for robotics enthusiasts!
From quick breakfasts to team dinners, Midtown’s restaurants offer better quality and value than typical downtown hotel fare.
Skip the long hotel check-in lines (especially frustrating after a day of travel). Our 24/7 remote check-in process gets you into your apartment quickly. Need to store luggage? The leasing office at Mid Main Lofts helps with that on the ground floor. All our units are non-smoking for your family’s comfort.
When you’re not at the robotics events, our property offers plenty of ways to unwind. Take a refreshing dip in our outdoor pool or get some exercise in our fitness center. Midtown offers plenty of shops and services within walking distance.
For much less than those downtown hotels, you can enjoy a spacious apartment with all the comforts of home during your robotics competition stay. Preview our luxury apartments at Mid Main Lofts before you arrive.
Browse our 3D virtual tours to see exactly what to expect. We also have floor plans so you can choose the perfect layout for your family or team.
Reserve your apartment now! Whether you’re coming for the State Championship in early April, the international Championship later in the month, or both events, you deserve a comfortable base during the competition.
Many teams extend their stay to enjoy Houston after the competition. With free parking, great amenities, and everything you need right at your doorstep, Lodgeur makes your FRC trip as rewarding as possible.
