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Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave

3.0 star property
Hotel in Houston with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Front of property
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing
Free daily buffet breakfast
Interior
Located near University of Houston, Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave offers practical comforts for seamless stays. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, a satisfying breakfast buffet, 24-hour front desk assistance, and straightforward self-parking.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
8635 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX, 77017

What's nearby

  • Almeda Mall - 4 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • University of Houston - 10 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • George R. Brown Convention Center - 12 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Toyota Center - 12 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • MD Anderson Cancer Center - 16 min drive - 12.2 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
  • ‪Pappas Bar-B-Q - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Deli - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave

Hotel near University of Houston
Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave provides a free breakfast buffet and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave have perks such as first-run movies and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Premium channels, first-run movies, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave?

Self parking is free at this property.

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. Late check-in is available from 9:00 PM– midnight for a fee of USD 5.

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

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave located?

Located in the heart of Houston, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Gulfgate Shopping Center, Almeda Mall, and HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast. University of Houston and Toyota Center are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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