Houston, Texas, natives are approximately 90 minutes from the beaches and swimming activities in Galveston, via the Gulf Freeway, or Interstate 45. This corridor features hotels in several Houston districts, including the downtown area and Houston Hobby Airport. Gulf Freeway hotels are also within walking distance of nearby restaurants right off the freeway.
Houston Hobby Airport is 10 minutes off the Gulf Freeway in southeastern Houston. This airport area features full-service hotel accommodations with complimentary shuttle service to the airport. Local dining is available on Airport Boulevard, within five minutes of Hobby Airport hotels.
Located within a five-minute drive from the Gulf Freeway, the Hilton Houston Hobby Airport provides a swimming pool, fitness center and two on-site restaurants, the Plaza Cafe and Sundance Lounge. The Plaza Cafe serves breakfast and lunch while the Sundance Lounge offers dinner entrees. Hotel suites have sitting areas with sleeper sofas.
Right off the Gulf Freeway and a five-minute drive from Houston Hobby Airport, the full-service Houston Marriott South offers shuttle service to downtown Houston for an additional fee, an indoor swimming pool, a fitness center and on-site dining at Spirtiz Restaurant. Some rooms have sleeper sofas and complimentary bathrobes.
The Gulf Freeway passes through Houston's downtown area, a district with luxury, boutique and economical hotels. This city district offers cultural attractions such as the Alley Theater and Hobby Center of Performing Arts, and sports venues, including Reliant K Stadium and Minute Maid Park. Downtown Houston's rail transit line offers quick access to restaurants and shops in the district.
The Inn at the Ballpark caters to guests going to Houston Astros baseball games at Minute Maid Park, which is a five-minute walk from the hotel. This 12-story boutique hotel has baseball-themed décor, such as trophies and photos, in the lobby and rooms. On-site dining is available at Vic and Anthony's, a steakhouse restaurant.
Athens Hotel Suites is in the southwestern corner of downtown Houston, less than five minutes from the Gulf Freeway. Hotel amenities at this family-operated hotel include a fitness center, shoe shine services and valet parking. Guest rooms have kitchenettes, living rooms and some are sound-proofed.
The southeastern region of Houston provides hotels right off the Gulf Freeway and within five minutes of the Sam Houston Tollway, the city's outer freeway loop. This Houston region is the closest area to Galveston, approximately 40 minutes driving distance. This region is also convenient for tourists who want to visit the NASA space center and boating activities in Clear Lake.
Sun Suites is an extended stay hotel five minutes north of the Sam Houston Tollway. Within walking distance of restaurants off exit 34, the hotel offers suites with living room areas and fully furnished kitchens. Daily and weekly rates are available. Each room has an exterior entrance.
Situated south of the Sam Houston Tollway, the Howard Johnson hotel is right off exit 30 of the Gulf Freeway. This hotel is within five minutes of restaurants on Dixie Farm Road. Hotel amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, parking spaces for RVs and fitness center. Rooms feature fully furnished kitchens and some have sitting areas.
