INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
- Upper Midscale HospitalityAsset: The Hampton Inn Houston I-10 East is an 89-room, four-story hospitality property situated on approximately 2.03 acres in Houston, Texas.
- Strategic Interstate Location: Positioned along Interstate 10, one of the nation’s major east-west transportation corridors, providing strong accessibility, visibility, and convenient connectivity for travelers and regional traffic generators.
- Major Metropolitan Economic Hub: Located within the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land MSA, home to more than 7.6 million residents and over $500 billion in annual economic output, making it one of the nation’s largest and most diversified economies.
- Energy & Corporate Employment Drivers: Houston is widely recognized as the “Energy Capital of the World,” supporting approximately 26 Fortune 500 headquarters including ExxonMobil, Shell, LyondellBasell, and Chevron Phillips Chemical, generating substantial corporate travel demand.
- Higher Education Demand Generators: Proximate to major universities including the University of Houston, Rice University, Texas Southern University, and the University of St. Thomas.
- Healthcare & Medical Travel Infrastructure: Benefiting from proximity to the Texas Medical Center, the world’s largest medical complex that encompasses more than 50 million square feet of medical and research facilities.
- Tourism & Entertainment Appeal: Houston’s year-round visitation is driven by major attractions including Space Center Houston, NRG Stadium, Toyota Center, the Houston Museum District, and the Houston Theater District, along with four major professional sports franchises.
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Recent Capital Improvements and Transfer PIP Progress: Ownership has completed several transfer PIP upgrades, including new guest room TVs, desk chairs, locks, upgraded connectivity, a new pool deck, and new patio furniture.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Climbing Submarket RevPAR: As of March 2026, the 12-month average RevPAR in the Houston, TX Submarket increased by over 1.2 percent, indicating robust growth and a lower-risk environment, boosting investor confidence in the asset and thriving market.
- Heightened Room Revenue: Between year-end 2025 and the twelve months ending in March 2026, the hotel experienced a notable 5.3 percent increase in room revenue. This trend presents several advantages for potential buyers, including additional capital for renovations and enhanced cash flow.
- Elevated RevPAR Penetration: The hotel boasts a strong RevPAR penetration index of 119 percent for the twelve months ending in March 2026, signaling robust competitive performance and attractive long-term value for potential buyers.
- Heightened Net Operating Income: Between year-end 2025 and the twelve months ending in March 2026, the hotel saw a notable increase of over 50 percent in net operating income (NOI). This trend presents several advantages for potential buyers, including additional capital for renovations and enhanced cash flow.
INVESTMENT OVERVIEW
As the exclusive representative of the seller, Marcus & Millichap is pleased to present for sale to qualified investors the Hampton Inn Houston I-10 East (“Hotel” or “Property”), an upper midscale, select service hospitality property located at 10505 East Freeway in Houston, Texas. The Hotel is positioned along Interstate 10, a major east-west transportation corridor, and is ideal for investors pursuing dependable cash flow from a lodging operation strategically located near the heart of the Houston Metropolitan Area. The property is offered at $7,900,000 or $88,764 per key.
The four-story Property is comprised of 89 rooms and is positioned on a 2.03-acre parcel. Originally constructed in 2015, the Hotel features a desirable operating layout supported by 78 parking spaces. The Hotel features amenities designed to appeal to business and group travelers, including a business center, outdoor pool with hot tub, fitness center, and meeting event space. The unit mix for the Property includes 43 rooms configured with King beds and 46 rooms configured with Queen beds.
The Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is home to more than 7.6 million residents, making it the fifth-most populous metropolitan area in the United States and one of the nation’s most significant economic centers. The City of Houston itself supports a population exceeding 2.3 million residents. Houston’s economic output exceeds $500 billion annually, reflecting its role as a major driver of both the Texas and U.S. economies.
Widely recognized as the “Energy Capital of the World,” Houston maintains a dominant presence in global energy production, engineering, and corporate operations. The metropolitan area is home to approximately 26 Fortune 500 company headquarters, one of the largest concentrations in the nation, including major firms across the energy, logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. Leading economic anchors representing the energy sector include ExxonMobil, Chevron Phillips Chemical, LyondellBasell, and Shell.
Higher education further strengthens Houston’s economic stability and workforce development initiatives. The region is home to prominent universities including the University of Houston, Rice University, Texas Southern University, and the University of St. Thomas, serving tens of thousands of students annually and driving lodging demand through campus visits and major academic conferences.
Houston’s healthcare sector represents another major economic pillar, anchored by the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the world with more than 50 million square feet of medical, research, and educational facilities. The campus receives over 150,000 patient visits daily and includes internationally recognized institutions such as Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, and Texas Children’s Hospital. These facilities generate substantial business and medical travel demand while supporting continued investment in life sciences and research infrastructure.
The metro area’s tourism, entertainment, and cultural amenities generate substantial year-round visitation and lodging demand. Major attractions include the Houston Museum District, Space Center Houston, NRG Stadium, Toyota Center, and the Houston Theater District, one of the largest performing arts districts in the country. Houston is also home to four major professional sports franchises, further enhancing regional visitation during sporting events and tournaments. Houston also benefits from extensive transportation and logistics infrastructure that reinforces its role as a global commercial hub. The metropolitan area is served by major interstate corridors, multiple warehouse and distribution hubs along the I-10 East, the Port of Houston, and two primary commercial airports: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). The Port of Houston ranks among the busiest export ports in the United States, providing direct access to global markets through the Gulf of Mexico.
Ongoing economic development initiatives and infrastructure investment in Houston positions the metro for sustained expansion through 2026 and beyond. Notable ongoing projects include the $1 billion Park Eight Place campus, a new 1.2 million-square-foot Grainger distribution center, a $6.5 billion pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Harris County, significant investment at Port Houston, a $2.6 billion expansion to IAH, and a long-term $13 billion reconstruction project aimed at revitalizing the metro’s downtown infrastructure.
