Conference Hotels

We have blocked rooms at the Houston Marriott Medical Center for the 2009 GCEC Conference.  Located in the heart of the world-renowned Texas Medical Center and within walking distance of Rice University, the Marriott also sits steps away from the Metro light rail.  The light rail connects the Rice University area to the Museum District, Hermann Park and golf course, Theater District, Reliant Stadium (home of the NFL's Houston Texans), and the restaurants, shops, and nightlife of revitalized downtown Houston.   

The special rate for the 2009 GCEC Conference is $119/night, with reduced rates for self-parking.  Reservations in this room block are open until October 14, 2009.

Please click below for a link to the special room block:

Houston Marriott Medical Center
6580 Fannin Street
Houston, Texas 77030
1-713-796-0080



Houston Marriott Medical Center room block - 2009 GCEC Conference



Second hotel option (should the Marriott block sell out):

The second hotel block is available at the Hilton Houston Plaza, should the Marriott block sell out.  The conference rate at the Hilton is $149/night.  This is a suites hotel; the rooms have a separate living room in addition to the bedroom. It is also within walking distance of Rice University.  Reservations in this hotel block are open until September 24, 2009.

Please click below for a link to the hotel.  Enter GCEC as the group/convention code.

Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
6633 Travis Street
Houston, TX 77030
1-713-313-4000

Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center room block - 2009 GCEC Conference

 


Travel to Houston

Traveling to Houston has never been easier.  As the country's fourth largest airport system, the Houston Airport System serves 193 cities worldwide, with Bush Intercontinental Airport ranking third among U.S. airports for nonstop destinations. 

Bush Intercontinental Airport
25 miles from Rice University
Taxi fare to Rice: approximately $50
Nonstop service to 115 domestic destinations
Nonstop or direct service to 73 international destinations
Continental Airlines' largest hub 

William P. Hobby Airport
15 miles from Rice University
Taxi fare to Rice: approximately $35
One of the main hubs of Southwest Airlines



Key Flight Times to Houston From Key Destinations

Alburquerque  2:05 hrs.    Minneapolis  2:40 hrs.
Atlanta 1:50 hrs.   New Orleans   1:00 hrs. 
Boston  3:40 hrs.    New York City 3:20 hrs. 
Chicago  2:25 hrs.    Philadelphia 3:10 hrs.
Cleveland  2:35 hrs.    Phoenix 2:40 hrs.
Dallas/Ft. Worth  30 min.    San Diego 3:20 hrs. 
Denver  2:20 hrs.     San Francisco  4:10 hrs. 
Los Angeles   3:30 hrs.    Seattle   4:30 hrs. 
Miami  2:20 hrs.     Washington, D.C. 2:50 hrs.