Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Houston

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Front of property
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Interior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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8635 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX, 77017
  • University of Houston
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • George R. Brown Convention Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Toyota Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Houston, TX (HOU-William P. Hobby)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Houston

Heart of Houston.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hotel, you'll find Gulfgate Shopping Center and Almeda Mall. HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast and Port of Houston are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Almeda Mall - 4 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • University of Houston - 9 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • George R. Brown Convention Center - 11 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Toyota Center - 11 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • MD Anderson Cancer Center - 15 min drive - 12.0 miles

Getting around

  • Palm Center Transit Center - 7 min drive
  • Houston Station - 19 min drive
  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maria Rita's Tex-Mex - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Deli - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Barney's Billiard Saloon - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave

3-star hotel perfect for exploring Houston
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Houston hotel.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels, first-run movies, and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • First-run movies
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 5 for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee: USD 5 for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

Property is also known as

Palace Blue I 45 & College Ave
Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave Hotel
Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave Houston
Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave Hotel Houston

Frequently asked questions

How close is Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave to the airport?

Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave is 2.5 mi (8-min drive) away from the Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave.

Does Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave offer free breakfast?

Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave offers free buffet breakfast every day from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave?

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave have a pool?

Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave does not have a pool.

Does Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave to downtown Houston?

Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave is 9 mi away from Houston.

Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Y’vajnai

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

CLIFFORD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

CLIFFORD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nelson

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Leonardo Ramírez

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Horst

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager was very friendly and helpful. The room was renovated and ha a big bathroom. For the price it was very good. But it is noisy because of the traffic on the freeway. Choose another location if you‘re noise sensitive.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024