kelkel2 Posted September 5, 2023 #1 Share Posted September 5, 2023 My friend and I plus my kids are going on a cruise together in June 2024. We would like to stay at a hotel near Houston Hobby since there’s where we’re going to be flying in and the next morning we will probably just use the cruise line’s shuttle to the terminal. Is there a good hotel close by with things to do? Maybe walking distance to anything fun or a nice restaurant? A pool would be nice. There’s just so many to chose from I thought I’d ask on here to see if there’s any stand outs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Tillie Posted September 5, 2023 #2 Share Posted September 5, 2023 Houston Hobby is not in a great neighborhood. The food is going to be fast food and basic chains. I, personally, would not consider walking too far in the area and especially not after dark. Most of the hotels will have pools. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted September 5, 2023 #3 Share Posted September 5, 2023 The only thing around Hobby is the hotels. There's nothing really in walking distance. When are you arriving in Houston? If it's later, just book a hotel with a restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texswamper Posted September 6, 2023 #4 Share Posted September 6, 2023 I would not stay at one of the hotels near Hobby airport as the neighborhood in that area is not one I, as a Houston area resident, would ever stay in. You can take Uber just a little bit south, towards Galveston, and stay in a much safer area. Clear lake or League City area near NASA would be better. Many people stay in Texas City area but someone that lives on the south side of Houston may have more specific recommendations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted September 8, 2023 #5 Share Posted September 8, 2023 We love the doubletree nice bar and restaurant, pretty sure there is a pool , if we stay by hobby this is our hotel. I believe there is a free shuttle from airport. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted September 8, 2023 #6 Share Posted September 8, 2023 13 hours ago, George C said: We love the doubletree nice bar and restaurant, pretty sure there is a pool , if we stay by hobby this is our hotel. I believe there is a free shuttle from airport. If they want cruise line shuttle this is as good as it gets . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelkel2 Posted September 26, 2023 Author #7 Share Posted September 26, 2023 On 9/8/2023 at 9:04 AM, ssb said: If they want cruise line shuttle this is as good as it gets . This would be perfect. I do think we were thinking of booking the cruise line shuttle. What is around for breakfast at this hotel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted September 26, 2023 #8 Share Posted September 26, 2023 3 minutes ago, kelkel2 said: This would be perfect. I do think we were thinking of booking the cruise line shuttle. What is around for breakfast at this hotel? The hotel will certainly have breakfast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted September 26, 2023 #9 Share Posted September 26, 2023 1 hour ago, kelkel2 said: This would be perfect. I do think we were thinking of booking the cruise line shuttle. What is around for breakfast at this hotel? try google maps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted September 26, 2023 #10 Share Posted September 26, 2023 16 minutes ago, RocketMan275 said: try google maps. Nothing to walk to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted September 26, 2023 #11 Share Posted September 26, 2023 2 minutes ago, ssb said: Nothing to walk to Look again. How about the Jack in the Box? Less than 500 feet. Double Tree has a restaurant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted September 26, 2023 #12 Share Posted September 26, 2023 (edited) And to quote "The hotel will certainly have breakfast." Hey if JIB is an option for them, go for it . Edited September 26, 2023 by ssb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beshears Posted October 4, 2023 #13 Share Posted October 4, 2023 So if I am reading some of these responses right, are plans are to fly into Houston/Hobby Airport, it is safer (we want to fly in from KC, MO the day before for just in case since it is February) to get a hotel closer to the Galveston area or what, since we will be cruising out of Galveston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildBlueYonder64 Posted October 8, 2023 #14 Share Posted October 8, 2023 On 10/4/2023 at 1:42 AM, beshears said: So if I am reading some of these responses right, are plans are to fly into Houston/Hobby Airport, it is safer (we want to fly in from KC, MO the day before for just in case since it is February) to get a hotel closer to the Galveston area or what, since we will be cruising out of Unless you're landing at Hobby later in the evening, your best bet would be to grab an Uber or shuttle and head to Galveston and spend the night on the island. There's lots of great restaurants and you'll be less than 10 minutes from the Port on embarkation day. Much better start to your vacation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beshears Posted October 8, 2023 #15 Share Posted October 8, 2023 WildBlueYonder6, thanks for your response, and I'll take that into consideration. Are main problem is looking for a vehicle that is large enough to carry 7 or 8 people, instead of two vehicles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted October 8, 2023 #16 Share Posted October 8, 2023 2 hours ago, beshears said: WildBlueYonder6, thanks for your response, and I'll take that into consideration. Are main problem is looking for a vehicle that is large enough to carry 7 or 8 people, instead of two vehicles. Check with Galvestonlimo.com. They have 10 person vans, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beshears Posted October 9, 2023 #17 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Galveston Cruiser, thank you for that information about Galvestonlimo, and I'll try to check into that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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