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Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave

3.0 star property
Travelers start their day with a hearty breakfast buffet at this welcoming inn, where easy parking options eliminate common travel hassles

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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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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Room options

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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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Located in Houston, Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave is in the city center. 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. Visit our Houston travel guide
Map
8635 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX, 77017

What's nearby

  • Ezekiel Cullen building
    University of Houston
    9 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Overcast view of the campus of University of Houston
    Texas Southern University
    10 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Almeda Mall
    4 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Gulfgate Shopping Center
    4 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Port of Houston
    7 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Palm Center Transit Center
    7 min drive
  • Kinder Station
    15 min drive
  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Maria Rita's Tex-Mex
    12 min walk
  • Wendy's
    19 min walk
  • Pappas Bar-B-Q
    9 min walk
  • Starbucks
    6 min walk
  • Jack in the Box
    18 min walk

About this property

Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave

Hotel near Toyota Center
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

  • Daily housekeeping (for a fee)

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

As of Mar 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave on Mar 15, 2026 start from CA $115, excluding 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?

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 Almeda Mall, Gulfgate Shopping Center, and HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast. Toyota Center and George R. Brown Convention Center are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Palace Inn Blue I-45 & College Ave Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room great service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Johanna K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, easy access to highway, will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cleanest hotel I have ever stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Saul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noisy, close to highway and airport take-off runaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Chungwhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the planes taking off made me wake up.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nelson

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Alejandro Leaños

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

CLIFFORD

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

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

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

10/10 Excellent

Josh

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

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

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

Robert

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