Accommodations in Houston

The following hotels are close to the event venue and have a discounted rate for Rice University guests. Please review the details below as you determine where to

book your stay in Houston, TX for the Inner Solar System Workshop this May. We encourage out-of-town guests to use the direct booking links below or input the

Corporate Account Number/Rice University Promo Code to ensure the best rates.

InterContinental Medical Center: 6750 Main St, Houston, TX 77030 | 713-422-2779

● Rice Rate: $173 King or 2 Queen | Corporate Account Number: 100207866

● Self Park: $40/day | Valet: $50/day

● Complimentary shuttle service from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM every day

● Hotel Contact: S amanthia Shilo, Business Travel Sales Manager

Hilton Houston Plaza: 6633 Travis Street Houston, TX 77030 | 713-313-4000

●Rice Rate: $180 for King or Double | Corporate Account Number: 0941830

●Self Park: $20/day

●Hotel Contact: Kevin Dang, Senior Sales Manager

Hotel ZaZa Museum District: 5701 Main St, Houston, TX 77005 | 713-526-1991

●Rice Rate: $224 for King Room | Rice Promo Code: VD19RIC

●Valet: $59/day

● Hotel Contact: Finti Hart, Corporate Sales Manager

Marriott Medical Center:1730 Dryden Rd, Houston, TX 77030 | 713-730-2404

● Rice Rate: $199 for King Room | Rice Promo Code: RU7

● Valet: $44/day

● Hotel Contact: Nick Sanson, Destination Sales Executive

The Westin Medical Center: 1709 Dryden Rd, Houston, TX 77030 | 713-796-0080

●Rice Rate: $179 for King or 2 Queen Room | Rice Promo Code: R7U

●Valet: $52/day

●Hotel Contact: Monica Buezo, Business Travel Sales Manager

Getting to Houston

Houston, Texas is conveniently served by two major airports: William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), located about 13 miles south, and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), approximately 20 miles north. Both airports offer taxis, ride shares, and rental car options, making it easy to get to Rice University and accommodations in the area.

From George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

By Car, Taxi, or Ride-Share (Uber/Lyft):

● Travel Time: Approximately 30-60 minutes

● Cost: Typically around cost $30-$60

By Public Transportation (METRO):

● Take the METRO Bus Route 102 from the airport to downtown, then transfer to the METRORail Red Line. Get off at the Hermann Park/Rice U Station, which is directly across the street from the main entrance of Rice University.

● Travel Time: Approximately 1-1.5 hours, including transfers.

● Cost: About $3 to $9

From William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

By Car, Taxi, or Ride-Share (Uber/Lyft):

● Travel Time: Approximately 20-40 minutes

● Cost: Taxis typically cost $25-$50