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Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave

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

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Front of property
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom
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.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$123
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept

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Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Houston, Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave is in the city centre. NRG Park is a notable landmark and some of the area's popular attractions include Houston Zoo and Downtown Aquarium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Toyota Center or Daikin Park.
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Map
8635 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX, 77017

What's nearby

  • Almeda Mall - 4 min drive - 6.4 km
  • University of Houston - 10 min drive - 14.1 km
  • George R. Brown Convention Center - 12 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Toyota Center - 12 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Daikin Park - 12 min drive - 17.1 km

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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tequila 45 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cockpit Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive

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 guest rooms at Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave include thoughtful touches, such as first-run films and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, Hulu and streaming services
  • Premium channels, first-run films and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (152 centimetre high)

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 films
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Pay films
  • 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

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 any lifts

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 does it cost to stay at Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave?

As of 9 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave on 10 Sept 2025 start from AU$122.50, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 to midnight for a fee of USD 5.

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

Checkout 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 miles (10 km) of Gulfgate Shopping Center, Almeda Mall and HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast. University of Houston and Toyota Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Horst

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

8/10 Good

Bobby

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

8/10 Good

Leonardo Ramírez

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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
Nà
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

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