The owners of the Holiday Inn Express at Hwy. 288 and Beltway 8 in Pearland are now building a Home2 Suites location next door. Construction began in May, and the hotel will open in late December or January. The chain is affiliated with Hilton Hotels and exclusively offers suite-style rooms with full kitchens and living space designed for extended stays for executives and families alike. The Pearland location will have 84 rooms. 877-646-6302. www.home2suites.com