Manchester United are the only other side to have avoided defeat in their opening six Premier League fixtures, and Hughes believes the Cottagers deserve a lot of respect.
While Fulham have drawn five matches and only won one, Hughes is happy with the consistency shown by his players.
He is now looking to build on that solid platform in Saturday's away game against improving West Ham.
"I'm very pleased with the start that we have made - we have to be because this is a very competitive league. We go to West Ham unbeaten, and we can take a lot from that," Hughes told the club's official website.
"I think Manchester United are the only other team not to lose a game so far - so we're in very good company in that respect. It's very satisfying.
"I have been very impressed with what I have seen so far and this is a great group of players that are working extremely hard for one another. They understand what myself and the coaches want and we're seeing that when they're out on the field.
"As a result, it has been a decent start, but we want and need to be consistent throughout the whole season and I can see no reason why we can't continue in the same vein.
"We have targets and objectives that we want to hit, and at this moment in time we are on track."
Fulham's winless away run stretches back to the first game of last season, when a Bobby Zamora goal secured victory at Portsmouth.
And Hughes has made addressing their travel sickness a top priority, saying: "We're trying to turn that around, and it's going to be the key to whether we have a good season or not.
"We have to be better on the road and, having had three difficult away fixtures so far, we are pleased to remain unbeaten, so, of course, we view that as progress.
"We do need a bit of luck perhaps, and all three points on Saturday would go a long way in addressing the problem.
"To be honest, I think we have been very positive away from home and I think that is the way to turn things around - we have to take the initiative and capitalise when we have the momentum.
"Obviously we would like to start winning on our travels and give those fans that are travelling an enjoyable experience. It's been a long time coming and it's about time we put that right."
Fulham would appear to have a good chance at Upton Park as the Hammers are languishing in the bottom three, but Hughes is wary of the threat posed by Avram Grant's men.
He said: "In fairness, they have had a really difficult start, so we shouldn't read too much into the position they find themselves in the table.
"They're on a good run of form now and will take a lot from that victory against Tottenham. It's a difficult match for us. Upton Park is not an easy place to go so we'll have to be on our toes."
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