Hotel & Transportation Information
Accommodations
- A block of rooms has been reserved for conference attendees at the Houston Marriott Medical Center, 6580 Fannin Street, Houston, Texas 77030.
- Early hotel reservation is suggested.
- The hotel phone number is 713-796-0080 and the fax number is 713-796-2201.
- When you make reservations, be sure to mention the MD Anderson 14th Palliative Care Conference to be assured of receiving the special meeting rate of $139.00 single or double occupancy. Please add 17% (Texas) state and local taxes.
- Reservations and deposits received after Friday, September 20, 2010, will be confirmed if space is available and at current published hotel guest room rates.
Area hotels listed below are in close proximity to MD Anderson.
- Marriott Medical Center Hotel – (713) 796-0080
- Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center – (713) 313-4000
- Residence Inn By Marriott – (713) 660-7993 [approx 1.5 miles from Medical Center]
- Springhill Suites By Marriott – (713) 796-1000 [approx 1.5 miles from Medical Center]
You may also visit http://www.hotels.com/ for other hotels within the Texas Medical Center area of Houston, Texas.
Air Travel – Continental Airlines
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has a program with Continental Airlines for discounted air travel. For discounts, call your travel professional or Continental's Meeting Works toll free at 800-468-7022. Outside of the United States, please call your local Continental Airlines Reservation Office.
Also, you may book online at www.continental.com. In the Offer Code Box enter both your Z Code: ZG6C and Agreement Code: DK9EJX when searching for flights.
Lower fares may be available on the internet or through your travel agency.
Ground Transportation (prices are subject to change)
- 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 both airports.
- Super Shuttle operates a shuttle bus from both airports at an estimated cost of $20-$30 one-way and $35-$45 round-trip. For more information, call 713-523-8888 or toll-free at 800-258-3826 or on-line at www.supershuttle.com.