William P. Hobby Airport is located in southeastern Houston, Texas, and offers flights to cities such as Atlanta, Los Angeles and Kansas City. This airport is responsible for much of the domestic flight travel to and from the Houston area, as opposed to George H. Bush Airport, which handles international flights. Passengers can find luxurious to moderately priced hotel accommodations right outside the front gates of the airport off the Gulf Freeway. Most of these hotels offer shuttle service.
The Hilton hotel at Hobby Airport is only a five-minute shuttle ride from the airport's terminals. The shuttle service is available 24 hours a day. The lobby area and guest rooms have modern décor, and the hotel's restaurant, Boardwalk, serves American-style cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Some guest suites have a separate sitting area. Other hotel services include a swimming pool and a fitness center. Pets may stay for an additional fee, and the hotel provides bedding and pet treats upon request; however, all dogs must be leashed when outside the hotel room.
Off-site dining is within walking distance of the hotel near Airport Boulevard, including fast food joints, such as Jack in the Box, and local eateries, including the Airport Deli. Hotel guests who want to play a round of golf are only a five-minute drive from the 18-hole course at Glenbrook Park.
Executive Inn is less than 10 minutes north of Hobby Airport, right off Telephone Road. The hotel is within walking distance of fast food and Chinese restaurants on the corner of Telephone Road and Bellfort Street. Families staying at the hotel are 15 minutes from Hermann Park, home of the Houston Zoo and Miller Outdoor Theater, which hosts summertime concerts and musical theater productions.
The hotel is a haven for budget-conscious travelers, with room rates starting at $55 per night, as of fall 2010. The hotel features modern furniture in the lobby area and guest rooms, and discounts are available for AAA and AARP members. Pets may stay in the guest rooms for an extra fee.
This Marriott hotel is right off the Gulf Freeway, less than 10 minutes from Hobby Airport. The hotel provides 24-hour complimentary shuttle service to the airport, and features an indoor swimming pool and an outdoor terrace area for group gatherings and parties. The on-site Atrium Cafe serves American cuisine for breakfast and lunch, while dinner is available at the trendy Spiritz Bar and Grill, which offers steak and seafood entrees. The hotel offers the “Breakfast for Two,” package, which includes the room rate and a complimentary breakfast at the Atrium Cafe.
The hotel's location offers guests with quick access to downtown Houston, which is approximately 20 minutes away. Downtown attractions include Houston Astros baseball games at Minute Maid Park and Discovery Green park. This urban recreation area features permanent modern art displays, including the Rubik's Cube-style “Synchronicity of Color” and the “Mist Tree,” which offers a light spray of water.
