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Palace Inn Gulfgate

2.5 star property
Motel near University of Houston in Houston

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby
Shower, free toiletries, towels
Property grounds
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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6658 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX, 77087
  • Place, Gulfgate Shopping Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The End
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, NRG Stadium
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Houston

Greater East End stay.A stay at this Greater East End motel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Gulfgate Shopping Center and 3 miles (5 km) of University of Houston. Toyota Center and George R. Brown Convention Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Gulfgate Shopping Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The End - 5 min drive - 1.9 km
  • George R. Brown Convention Center - 7 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Daikin Park - 8 min drive - 11.9 km
  • NRG Stadium - 12 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

  • Palm Center Transit Center - 5 min drive
  • Kinder Station - 12 min drive
  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Spanky's Pizza - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Palace Inn Gulfgate

Motel near University of Houston in Houston
Palace Inn Gulfgate offers its guests coffee/tea in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Houston motel.

  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Palace Inn Gulfgate offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Microwaves and refrigerators can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Palace Inn Gulfgate to the airport?

Palace Inn Gulfgate is 4.5 mi (19-min drive) away from the Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Palace Inn Gulfgate?

As of Jun 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palace Inn Gulfgate on Jul 6, 2026 start from CA $112, 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.

Does Palace Inn Gulfgate have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Palace Inn Gulfgate.

Does Palace Inn Gulfgate offer free breakfast?

Palace Inn Gulfgate does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Palace Inn Gulfgate?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Palace Inn Gulfgate?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Palace Inn Gulfgate?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Palace Inn Gulfgate have a pool?

Palace Inn Gulfgate does not have a pool.

Does Palace Inn Gulfgate have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Palace Inn Gulfgate to downtown Houston?

Palace Inn Gulfgate is 5.3 mi away from Houston.

Palace Inn Gulfgate Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 176 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check-in was easy and the staff was very friendly. The rooms were clean and smelled good. The grounds are very well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect clean and functional place for relax stay at a very reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This my favorite place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I haven't spent much time at the hotel but the place looked really nice and the guy working the counter was super awesome
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yadira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place is wonderful for it's price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel. The location, the price, the hospitality is all worth it every time I stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

Spotless, cost effective and nice peope there.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this location. It’s the only place I stay when I need a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay

Great room and bathroom setup, clean, comfortable bed, very friendly and courteous staff. Perfect for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arleta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was efficient, professional and friendly. Very nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Vickie is always so helpful. The cleaning staff are top grade.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah

We did not access any nearby services
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The customer service was phenomenal. The front desk was very attentive. Overall, the stay was a great experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Well maintained Place

Nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anniey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Must stay here

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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

aaja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dont sleep on this property..the rooms or my room was updated and huge. Very clean very nice. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding property. Clean modern and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Choice

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room exceeded all my expectations.!! It was so modern
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small complex. Rooms are nice, bathrooms are big.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My stay

They were very kind and welcoming. Despite the troubles I faced at their sister properly, they treated me with kindness.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Christa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025