Hotels and Transportation
Accommodations
Houston Marriott at the Texas Medical Center
6580 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
713-796-0080 or 1-800-228-9290
- A block of rooms has been reserved for a special rate of $145.00
- Early hotel reservation is suggested
- If calling the hotel, the room block is under the name: SUMO/UBIQUITIN 2010
- If using the internet, in the Group Code box enter: UBTUBTA
- When you make reservations, be sure to mention the room block to be assured of receiving the special meeting rate of $145.00. Please add 17% state and local taxes
- Reservations and deposits received after January 15, 2010 will be confirmed if space is available and at current hotel published guest room rates
Extended StayDeluxe, an economical option within walking distance
Houston Medical Center
1301 S. Braeswood Blvd.
Houston, TX 77030
Phone: 713-794-0800
HMR@extendedstay.com
- Rates: $80.00 and up, plus applicable state and local taxes, currently 17%
- Request the medical rate when making your reservation
- To get the reduced rate you must either call the hotel directly or e-mail the hotel directly
- Please write 'M D Anderson rate' in the subject line
Transportation
Air Travel
M. D. Anderson has a program with Continental Airlines for discounted air travel. For discounts, call your travel professional or Continental's MeetingWorks toll free at 800-468-7022. Outside of the United States, please call your local Continental Airlines Reservation Office.
Mention Z Code: ZG6C and Agreement Code: DK9EJX
Lower fares may be available on the Internet or through your travel agency.
Ground Transportation
- Houston is served by two airports, George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and William P. Hobby (HOU)
- Taxicabs are available at an estimated cost of $40-60, to or from William P. Hobby Airport or George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Super Shuttle operates a shuttle bus between IAH and Marriott Medical Center Hotel for $24 one-way and $48 round-trip. For more information toll-free 1-800-258-3826 or 713-523-8888 or on-line: www.supershuttle.com
- Super Shuttle operates a shuttle bus between HOU and Marriott Medical Center Hotel for $19 one-way and $38 round-trip. For more information, call toll-free 1-888-258-3826 or 713- 523-8888, or or on-line at www.supershuttle.com
- Metro Direct Daily Bus is a non-stop bus service that runs between IAH Terminal C outside the baggage claim area and the Airport Direct Passenger Plaza at 815 Pierce, across from the Downtown Transit Center. The bus runs southbound every 30 minutes from 6:10 a.m. to 8:40 p.m. You can return to IAH Terminal C on the northbound bus every 30 minutes from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- In Terminal C near the baggage claim area go to the Concierge desk: Metro Airport Direct to buy your ticket
- Roundtrip fare is $30, one-way is $15.00
- The express bus will drive you to the Airport Direct Passenger Plaza at 815 Pierce, across from the Downtown Transit Center
- Walk one block to the Metro Rail line. That rail stop is called: Downtown Transit Center
- Buy your ticket at one of the kiosks for $1.25. The machines take cash or credit cards
- Board the Fannin South train on the southbound platform. The rail runs down Main St. and then Fannin St. where you will exit at: Dryden TMC (seven stops) in front of the Marriott Medical Center
- View more information on Metro Direct Daily or download the Metro Direct Daily Brochure (pdf)
Application Form
We currently have a waiting list for the conference. You will be notified if space becomes available.
You can still apply using the online application form.