The airport is found 8 miles southeast of Houston’s central business district. The William P. Hobby Airport is a public airport and it comprises of 1,304 acres and the number of runways in it is four. Before the creation of the Houston Intercontinental airport, now known as the George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Hobby Airport is Houston’s main terminal and it is the oldest airport around. Inside the airports vicinity is the 1940 Air Terminal Museum. It houses original art pieces formerly located in the art deco building. This airport was first used in 1927. It served as a private landing field. The first airlines that made use of its facility were the Braniff Airlines and the Eastern Airlines. For sometime, its name was changed to Howard R. Hughes Airport but due to issues with regulation, it was reverted back to its current name.
ATM and money changers are available inside the airport. Wireless Internet can also be used while in the terminal but there is a fee for the use of this facility. In case you need to shop, there are shopping areas located in the central lobby and the central concourse. These shops are newsstands and gift shops. Facilities to assist disabled travelers are also available.
Airlines
The airport handles domestic flights for seven airlines and it became a point of entry for activities between Mexico and Texas. Southwest Airlines operated in 80 percent of its enplanements in the William P. Hobby Airport as of 2005. The airport has an average of 10 flights per day. The airport’s terminal contains 26 gates and 22 of them are used by Southwest Airlines. Other airlines found in Hobby Airport are the AirTran Airways, the American Eagle, Comair, Pinnacle Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Shuttle America and Express Jet.
Restaurants
Sitting for a long time inside the plane can be very tiring and stressful, so you need to fill yourself up with satisfying food. A number of food establishment can be tapped from the area. Barry’s Pizza, Euro Café, Discover Houston Space City, Grab & Go Café Bar, Hudson News, Wendy’s and Subway are some of the choices you have. If you want to taste varieties, you can try Pappas Burger. Harlon’s Bar-B-Q, Cockpit Bar & Grill and Shuttle Burges & More are some of the areas you can go to.
Transportation
After getting of the plane, you might be wondering on how to travel around the city. Many options to get around the city are available. The Metropolitan Transit Authority has buses that stops in Curb Zone 13. The location is a walk away from the airport. Motels and hotels around Houston have courtesy vans that can fetch their specific clients to and from the airport. You can call up the hotel you booked in from the courtesy telephone area of the airport. Shuttle services like the SuperShuttle needs prior reservation in order for you to be accommodated. They can pick up visitors from the airport and take them to their home and vice versa. Another option is the use of taxicabs which can be acquired through Curb Zone 3. Car rentals can be arranged prior to your trip or you can call them during the vacation itself. They can better assist you in going around the city since they have proper knowledge on the streets and towns in Houston.
William P. Hobby Airport Hotels
The hotel is the area you will mostly spent your sleeping in, so it is best that you maximize your shut-eye time to be ready for next day’s activities. The Magnolia Hotel Houston is found downtown of Houston. The business sectors of Houston are near this area. Christ the Church Cathedral, Alley Theatre and the JPMorgan Chase Tower are some of the spots near it. From the hotel you can also visit the Minute Maid Park, and the Downtown Aquarium. Amenities inside the hotel include a spa tub, a seasonal outdoor pool, a fitness area, and another pool. In case you will be hungry while staying in the hotel, a bar and restaurant is available for you. During the morning, you can select from hot or cold breakfast from the hotel’s buffet.
Club Quarters is located in the business center of Houston. A number of landmarks are accessible through the area. Amenities inside the hotel include a health club and there are others available to those who check in for business reasons. For them, amenities include a business center, meeting rooms, business services and complementary access to the internet. The Extended Stay Deluxe Houston is not only close to the airport but the Texas Medical Center and Hermann Park as well. It is also near the Houston Zoo and the Reliant Astrodome. A pool is can be used by the hotels guests and breakfasts will be served for free each morning. You can also enjoy their picnic area, coffee shops found at the lobby, and the hotel’s Multilingual staff.
Other hotels with the airports vicinity are the Baymont Inn, the Sprinhill Suites, the Doubletree Hotel Houston Downtown, and the Hotel ZaZa.
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