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The Scene – This 243-room high-rise hotel south of Houston overlooks beautiful Clear Lake, where you'll find more pleasure boats than just about any other area in the country. Across from the NASA-Johnson Space Center, the hotel is popular with both business and leisure travelers. Water-skiing, jet-skiing and private boat slips make it different from most of its competitors, and although it's outside Houston proper you'll still find plenty to do. – – The Details – Relaxing, contemporary rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views of sparkling Clear Lake.…