Okay to stay at hotel near Hobby Airport? (I-45 in SE Houston) (Galveston: insurance, crimes)

[EclecticEars]

I know it's probably not the best area to live in, but I found a great deal at a hotel right on the Gulf Freeway very close to Hobby Airport. I will be coming down to spend a few days in just a few weeks.

I'm strongly considering a move to Houston, so don't be surprised if I post more questions on here in the weeks to come about things to do, where to live, etc.

Anyway, is the Gulf Freeway/Airport Blvd. area a decent place to stay for a few days? It's not like I would be in the room or around the hotel very much. Any help is much appreciated!

[TXRyan23]

When we came down a few weeks ago, we stayed at the Beachcomber Hotel in Galveston and just commuted to Houston, It's worth it if you're also interested in a mini-vacation while you look around. Also, it'll give you a better idea of traffic up I-45.

Two weeks ago, The Beachcomber was $35 a night and not a bad hotel.

[EclecticEars]

Originally Posted by FutureTexan

When we came down a few weeks ago, we stayed at the Beachcomber Hotel in Galveston and just commuted to Houston, It's worth it if you're also interested in a mini-vacation while you look around. Also, it'll give you a better idea of traffic up I-45.

Two weeks ago, The Beachcomber was $35 a night and not a bad hotel.

Thanks, FutureTexan (that should be my alias here but you took it, lol.)

I'll have to look into the Beachcomber. I just wanted to look into Houston as much as possible, since if I moved there I'd probably live in Harris Co. But, I've been to Galveston and it's not a bad little city.

By the way, I live three hours north of you in Kentucky. I've considered moving to Nashville and, while I like it, it just doesn't call out to me as much as Texas.

[tstone]

That stretch of 45 is a little rough, but not nearly as rough as a few other parts of town. Strip clubs, porno stores, Mexican restaurants, furniture warehouses, the crappy Almeda mall, and massive street flooding in rain are all this area is good for. At a hotel off the freeway, I'd be most concerned with car crimes in a hotel right next to the getaway route. If you have a rental, it'd be wise to get insurance on it to CYA. When you're out & about, watch for people riding their bikes/trikes on the freeway feeders and city streets. Many of these folks speak no English and have absolutely no respect for laws around here. And after 10pm be on the lookout for drunk drivers, especially on the weekends. Otherwise, you'll be fine. But honestly if I had to stay in a hotel, I'd stay closer to the airport.

[EclecticEars]

Originally Posted by tstone

That stretch of 45 is a little rough, but not nearly as rough as a few other parts of town. Strip clubs, porno stores, Mexican restaurants, furniture warehouses, the crappy Almeda mall, and massive street flooding in rain are all this area is good for. At a hotel off the freeway, I'd be most concerned with car crimes in a hotel right next to the getaway route. If you have a rental, it'd be wise to get insurance on it to CYA. When you're out & about, watch for people riding their bikes/trikes on the freeway feeders and city streets. Many of these folks speak no English and have absolutely no respect for laws around here. And after 10pm be on the lookout for drunk drivers, especially on the weekends. Otherwise, you'll be fine. But honestly if I had to stay in a hotel, I'd stay closer to the airport.

This hotel is right at one mile from the airport and sits right on I-45. Pretty close to Hobby. Is that not close enough?

[modster]

If you are going to stay near Hobby, I'd look into this one:

Hidden Oaks Bed and Breakfast - The wedding venue in Houston

For restaurants around there, 888 is great Chinese food, Pappas Seafood at Gulfgate or Chilos Seafood (45 near Bellfort) are both good, the latter being much cheaper. For comfort food Kelly's or Dot Diner (which is also owned by the Pappas'). George's Italian on Park Place. For breakfast Tel-Wink or Frank's on Telephone, Kelly's, or Dot all far surpass the IHOP. Naomi's breakfast Taco's on Park Place got a glowing write up from Chronicle food Editor, and the Houston Press voted the Kolache Factory on Telephone best kolaches. For Mexican food Taqueria Del Sol is really good too, also on Park Place.

Oh and FYI, there are a few little decent pockets to live in right around Hobby as well.

[tstone]

Originally Posted by jcm1986

This hotel is right at one mile from the airport and sits right on I-45. Pretty close to Hobby. Is that not close enough?

The ''left exit ramp'' to the airport is more like 2 miles from the freeway, down Aiport Blvd anyway, which winds a little. There are about 4-5 traffic lights to deal with before you get there. There are hotels that are virtually across the street from that ramp, almost within walking distance from the airport drop off area.

I also second Taqueria Del Sol. One of my favorites. The panaderia next door is excellent if you have a sweet tooth!

[TXRyan23]

Originally Posted by jcm1986

By the way, I live three hours north of you in Kentucky. I've considered moving to Nashville and, while I like it, it just doesn't call out to me as much as Texas.

If you have any questions, just shoot me a DM.

[EclecticEars]

Thanks for all the great suggestions! I hope they keep comin' in!

[texas7]

Personally I wouldn't stay near Hobby airport - I don't think it is a very safe area. I would probably go a bit further up the freeway toward Clear Lake or back into town toward downtown.