Soak up the Sun at the Best Hotel in Corpus Christi! Texas travelers will find our new Holiday Inn Express® hotel situated off highway 181 and highway 35, nestled in the charming bayside city of Portland. Just a couple miles from major companies and sandy shores, our practical hotel is ideal for both business and leisure guests. Business travelers love our close proximity to Dupont, Oxy-Chemical, Gulf Compress, Cheniere Plant and Aire Liquide. We're also nine and 18 miles respectively from the Port of Corpus Christi and the airport. You can stay connected and productive with free Wi-Fi, accessible from our 700-square foot meeting room and our 24-hour Business Center, which also features printing, fax and copy services. With easy access to two bays on the Coastal Bend, you can enjoy activities from hiking at Sunset Lake and fishing on Indian Point Pier to beachcombing on the 133,000-acre Padre Island, which is the largest remaining barrier island in the world. Discover underwater life at the Texas State Aquarium or explore the 180-acre South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center near our hotel in Corpus Christi, Texas. After a long day of sightseeing, recharge at our state-of-the-art Fitness Center or relax in the sparkling, outdoor pool. On your next visit to the South Texas Coastal Bend, choose the best hotel in Corpus Christi, Texas. Stay your way in our contemporary suites, and enjoy a complimentary, hot breakfast every morning.