Palace Inn Gulfgate

2-star hotel Excellent 6658 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX, 77087
Palace Inn Gulfgate

About Palace Inn Gulfgate

Located in Houston (Greater East End), Palace Inn Gulfgate is within a 10-minute drive of University of Houston and Toyota Center. This motel is 6. 6 mi (10. 6 km) from Minute Maid Park and 6. 6 mi (10. 7 km) from Discovery Green. This motel offers designated smoking areas. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 29 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Wheelchair accessible

Reviews

4.5 / 5
Excellent 176 reviews

The hotel is highly praised for its cleanliness and friendly staff. Guests frequently mention the rooms are modern, comfortable, and well-maintained. However, some guests have expressed concerns about the surrounding area and certain amenities.

What guests liked
  • Exceptional cleanliness
  • Friendly and helpful staff
What could be better
  • Surrounding area can be sketchy and noisy
  • Limited amenities (e.g., no elevator, weak breakfast, no laundry)
  • Gladys Mar 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    I was pleasantly surprised with the rooms; very clean.

  • Ashley Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The check-in was easy and the staff was very friendly. The rooms were clean and smelled good. The grounds are very well maintained.

  • Joseph Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Nice and clean

  • Deborah Mar 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    We did not access any nearby services

  • Christa Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Yes

  • scott Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I haven't spent much time at the hotel but the place looked really nice and the guy working the counter was super awesome

  • Samuel Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room, helpful staff

  • Roberto Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Perfect clean and functional place for relax stay at a very reasonable price.

  • Arleta Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    This property met our needs for the night. The rooms are extremely clean and beds are comfortable. Office staff are very welcoming. Thank you so much!! Definitely coming back for future trips!!

  • aaja Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Dont sleep on this property..the rooms or my room was updated and huge. Very clean very nice. Definitely would stay here again!

  • Verified Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    This was a great choice for the price and comfort. The customer service was amazing and considerate of my request. I will definitely stay again.

  • Brian Feb 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Unexpected! Room was very good. Bathroom was superior. Lobby and breakfast is terrible. And a weird no visitor rule mentioned when checking in?

  • Reyna Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    muy buen y seguro !!

  • Ellen Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    This my favorite place to stay

  • Ellen Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    I love this location. It’s the only place I stay when I need a hotel.

  • Verified Dec 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    They were very kind and welcoming. Despite the troubles I faced at their sister properly, they treated me with kindness.

  • Roberto Nov 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Nice and clean.

  • Jeffery Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean

  • David Sep 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    This was a very nice hotel that was totally renovated, the bathroom was neet well finished and really nice towels (I'm a towels nerd), my only complaint would be there's no door to the bathroom so I shower late and the noise bothered my wife. I would definitely stay here again.

  • Yadira Sep 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Place is wonderful for it's price

  • Jocelyn Aug 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room exceeded all my expectations.!! It was so modern

  • Anniey Aug 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    It's a very clean motel the front desk people are very helpful and nice the rooms are spectacular I really have nothing negative to say about this place to me it's a 10 out of 10 the rooms are especially clean spacious and it will make you want to come back again

  • Andy Jul 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Outstanding property. Clean modern and safe.

  • Vladimir Jul 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    If you want to stay comfy and on a budget in Houston without bed bugs and cockroaches don't look further, for sex fiestas it's better to look at other options.

  • Kristi Jul 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Overnight…hotel and staff very nice and work hard to keep it such. The bed bowed in and not as comfortable but doable for the night…not thrilled by overall area but the place is clean , well lit and they have a privacy fence…very good for price and would most likely stay again…too good a deal to pass up

  • Verified Jul 2024 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The office worker kept calling my room like 10 minutes after I got there because there were 3 people in there and one person was only there for a few minutes.

  • John Jun 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    The hotel is pretty nice, comfy beds, spacious rooms, clean inside and out. However, the front desk staff are the most rude, disrespectful hospitality staff I've ever had to deal with. They are very callous and unsympathetic and have no issue lying to your face to get you to go away rather than actually bother to deal with a problem.

  • Ellen Jun 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    I love this hotel. The location, the price, the hospitality is all worth it every time I stay here.

  • Verified Mar 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great room and bathroom setup, clean, comfortable bed, very friendly and courteous staff. Perfect for our needs.

  • david Mar 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Spotless, cost effective and nice peope there.

  • Deborah Jan 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Check in was efficient, professional and friendly. Very nice staff.

  • Ellen May 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    This has been my go-to spot when I need to be close to home but alone. The price is more than reasonable for the quality of this establishment. I’m OCD so it’s important for everything to look as well as actually be clean. The staff is always welcoming. I go won’t go anywhere else, no matter what extra perks are offered. Thank you for never disappointing this frequent guest!

  • BRIAN May 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great place to stay. Vickie is always so helpful. The cleaning staff are top grade.

  • Richard Mar 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Small complex. Rooms are nice, bathrooms are big.

  • Yvonnie Feb 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Always clean and professional

  • Lauryn Jan 2023 · via expedia
    4/5

    It’s very convenient clean and the staff would really work with you to make your stay good but the only thing is if you leave something 9 times outta 10 you won’t get it back.

  • Nicole Oct 2022 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The room was immaculately clean, and everything looked brand new. Even the outside of the building looked very recently painted. There was some traffic noise, but it was hardly noticeable with the air conditioner running. The bathroom area is large, and the bed was comfortable.

  • Claudia Sep 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    The customer service in this hotel is absolutely phenomenal. Vikki, the front desk service, was extremely helpful and attentive to room cleanliness and let us know before hand when room service arrived to our room. Overall, an excellent experience.

  • Claudia Aug 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    The customer service was phenomenal. The front desk was very attentive. Overall, the stay was a great experience

  • David May 2022 · via expedia
    4/5

    I stay here a week while I was attending some training I had the staff was awesome the rooms very clean the only down fall was they have now laundry on site

  • Sierra Mar 2022 · via expedia
    4/5

    Clean and close by everything

  • Ellen Feb 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    I love coming here especially by myself. I come to be comfortable in a clean environment. I’ve stayed in a lot of hotels and this one is truly one of the best. Hands done.

  • Verified Feb 2022 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Check in was east and safe. Room 210 was clean and sanitize which is a plus for me. I would recommend and would visit again if I’m in that area in the future.

  • LUIS Jan 2022 · via expedia
    4/5

    Clean & formal. Easy to register.

  • Carlos Jul 2021 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    My third stay in this hotel. The wifi stopped working at night. The power outlet near the desk did not work. Everything else was fine.

  • Evonna Jun 2021 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    We also asked for more sheets. He asked why we needed more sheets and said that if we needed them, we had to bring the old ones down to the front desk. This was 8pm and the cleaning staff were still out working. The hotel was clean but I would not stay again

  • Daniel May 2021 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    It was a clean room.

  • Verified Apr 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    The place is clean, service is great.

  • kevin Mar 2020 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    OVERALL WOULD STAY AGAIN. PRETTY QUITE . GET DIRECTIONS DOWN . CLEAN ALSO.

  • Verified Feb 2020 · via expedia
    5/5

    The property was clean and the staff was very friendly. The room was surprisingly nicer than I expected and I was very pleased with my stay. I will be returning to this location in the future. I have already recommended this location to others.

  • Lucinda Feb 2020 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The area didn’t look like much but the room wad beautiful. I loved the layout,

  • Verified Jan 2020 · via expedia
    5/5

    Totally clean, great beds / towels / huge shower with easy access. I was most impressed with this property and would have no problem recommending it completely to anyone.

  • Douglas Aug 2019 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    We've stayed here before. It's a great room near our son's apartment and school. Any time we are in the area, we will stay here.

  • Verified May 2019 · via expedia
    5/5

    Hotel personnel at check-in were super! Very helpful and personable each time I needed something.

  • Verified May 2019 · via expedia
    5/5

    The rooms looked brand new. Very high quality materials.

  • Elvia May 2019 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Surprised with our room, would recommend it

  • Verified Apr 2019 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice staff and the service was perfect. Beautiful decoration. I will recommend to family and friends when they travel to Houston

  • Verified Apr 2019 · via expedia
    5/5

    But over all i enjoyed my stay

  • Sandra Mar 2019 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Exceeded expectations! Recently renovated and huge space.

  • George Mar 2019 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Bed was uncomfortable. Asked for more pillows and we were told there were plenty in the room. The building was very loud all night long. People going and coming all night long. We were told by a friend the next day that this motel is a rent by the hour type, used for sex and drugs. Not happy had to leave early and forfeit my money.

  • Leonard Mar 2019 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Better than expected. One of the nicer hotels I've stayed in. Updated room, clean. Area was a little sketchy but I needed to stay in that area as it was close to where I needed to work. It was one way in and out which made me feel better about vehicle safety. Didn't have any issues.

  • Karl Mar 2019 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The room was excellent!!! It was clean and recently remodeled. The people at the front desk were not very sociable at all!! Bare minimum for breakfast. My primary interest is the cleanliness of the room, and comfort of the bed. Palace Inn Gulfgate exceeded my expectations in both of these. I will readily stay there again.

  • Caitlin Jan 2019 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Got the hotel so we wouldn't have to deal with parking/traffic after attending a concert....enjoyed our stay, it served our purpose well.

  • Lisa Jan 2019 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The Hotel is very quite and the room was clean, well decorated and spacious .. This is my new go to hotel when I am in the Houston area.. Not to mention there was some breakfast snacks in the lobby area win-win

  • Kerslyn Jan 2019 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    It was a wonderful stay. Very clean...

  • jeneva Dec 2018 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Always enjoy staying here

  • Verified Dec 2018 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff was very accommodating and helpful as I was dealing with an emergency family situation that forced me to shorten my stay

  • Phillip Nov 2018 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Courteous, clean, friendly. Will stay again, many times

  • Virgie Nov 2018 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very clean and comfortable hotel. Like a diamond in the rough.

  • LeAnn Nov 2018 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room has been recently updated, was very clean, and quiet. I would highly recommend this hotel.

  • Dj Nov 2018 · via expedia
    4/5

    Friendly, clean and quiet!! Surrounding neighborhood not so good, its like the bad side of town and construction along the access.

  • Pradeep Sep 2018 · via expedia
    1/5

    The wifi in the hotel sucked, it was never there at all...

  • Myra Jul 2018 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    This is an incredibly clean hotel with outstanding service. It's a gem in the Gulfgate / Hobby Airport area. I will definitely stay here again!

  • Verified Jun 2018 · via expedia
    3/5

    Not an ironing board or iron in room. Had to call front desk to get one.

  • Verified May 2018 · via expedia
    1/5

    New,clean but if your looking to get sleep this isn't the place. This is a "motel" not a "hotel". I was the only out of state vehicle, horns were blowing into the wee hours just outside the door (like, perhaps stating that your half hour is up dude let's go ! - you know what I'm saying? ).

  • Verified May 2018 · via expedia
    4/5

    Very clean, enjoyed stay. One exception. There was no patio or bench where to sit outside and enjoy.

  • Pat May 2018 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very very impressed, the staff worked continually to keep everything clean. Staff is very friendly. Wish they had an out door lounge area since there's no pool.

  • laurie May 2018 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    New renovation with very comfy beds and nice furniture. Very friendly staff . Downside is no elevator for 2nd floor. Right off freeway

  • Suzie Apr 2018 · via expedia
    5/5

    Check-in late but the staff still holding the room for me. The room is cleaned and i had a good sleep after all 😁

  • Verified Apr 2018 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very nice, clean, comfortable end near commercial area.

  • Alnoor Mar 2018 · via expedia
    3/5

    Hotel is nice but there was lots of freeway construction work going on on Gulf Freeway (access frontage road ) where this hotel is located and this made the neighborhood look real messy and dangerous for cars as well as pedestrians to navigate thru. It was difficult to walk to nearby stores because of this construction work and there were no side walks either. I would personally not stay at this hotel if I known in advance the state of neighborhood beforehand. But it is what it is. The only other thing I liked about this hotel was that it was 10 minutes drive from George B Brown Convention Center in Downtown Houston - even during traffic times in the mornings and evening and this was my main goal to get there during rush hours. There was not much of breakfast served - few bananas, few apples and danish pastries with coffee, hot water but NO TEA bags - why?

  • Justin Mar 2018 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Diamond in the rough

Frequently asked questions about Palace Inn Gulfgate

Does Palace Inn Gulfgate have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Palace Inn Gulfgate offers free Wi-Fi for all guests. Free wired internet is also available in select rooms.
Does Palace Inn Gulfgate offer parking?
Yes, Palace Inn Gulfgate offers free parking on-site.
Does Palace Inn Gulfgate have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Palace Inn Gulfgate does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Houston, see business hotels in Houston.
Does Palace Inn Gulfgate have a fitness center?
Palace Inn Gulfgate does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Palace Inn Gulfgate located, and how walkable is the area?
Palace Inn Gulfgate is located at 6658 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX 77087. With a Walk Score of 59, the area is rated Somewhat Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car or rideshare is helpful for most trips.

House rules

Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Cancellation Not available
Children Not available