Houston Airport Hotels

Regardless of your needs, Houston has many accommodation options. While you’ll have no difficulty finding a place that appeals to your taste and wallet, particular choice or circumstances may call for you to be near the airport. Fortunately, Houston delivers on that front, too. Many of the city’s airport hotels operate courtesy buses to and from the George Bush Intercontinental Airport, and can be booked by contacting the hotel concerned via courtesy telephones in the baggage reclaim area. The airport’s website has a complete listing of hotels near the airport.

Which hotels?

The Houston Marriott Airport Hotel (phone: +1 281 443 2310; website: www.marriotthotels.com) is located between Terminals B and C in the centre of the airport terminal complex, and is connected by an underground train service direct to the airport. The Holiday Inn Airport is a mid-scale hotel right outside the airport and half-an-hour’s drive north of downtown Houston. The hotel runs a frequent shuttle to and from the airport, and guests staying at the hotel have the benefit of free on-site parking.

Other hotels also within the vicinity of the airport are the Clarion Inn Houston (phone: +1 281 931 0101), Quality Inn Intercontinental Airport (phone: +1 281 446 9131), Sheraton North Houston (phone: +1 281 442 5100), Ramada Limited-Bush Intercontinental Airport (phone: +1 281 442 1830) and Wyndham Greenspoint (phone: +1 281 875 2222).

Where to stay?

Of the moderately priced hotels, the ones most worth mentioning are a new type that are rapidly gaining popularity. Hotels that feature weekly rates on suites or efficiency apartments are taking most major cities by storm, and Houston is certainly no exception. They are growing popular with leisure travellers as well. Except for the heart of the downtown area, you will find these types of hotels in most parts of the city. Amerisuites has several Houston locations, including one near the airport. Best Western Westchase Mini-Suites is located on the west side of town, and Homestead Village has a location in the Galleria area as well as other parts of the city.

If you prefer casual comfort that offers all the basics without breaking the bank, there is a broad range of American standards to choose from. Multiple branches of popular chains, like Comfort Inn, Days Inn, La Quinta, Motel 6 and Super 8, are spread across the city. In addition to the well-known names, there are also a number of independent motels and smaller chains to choose from. Like the moderately priced hotels, it has become increasingly common to find modern amenities like refrigerators and microwaves in a lot of inexpensive hotels as well.