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Hotel & Transportation Information

Accommodations

  • A block of rooms has been reserved for conference attendees at The Jesse H. Jones Rotary House International Hotel, 1600 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77030.
  • Early hotel reservations are suggested.
  • The hotel phone number is 713-790-1600 or toll free at 800-847-5783.
  • When you make reservations, be sure to mention Group 1286 – the HRS Breast Imaging Conference to be assured of receiving the special meeting room rate of $105 king and $111 double occupancy. Please add 17% Texas state and local taxes.

Air Travel – Continental Airlines

The University of Texas M. D. 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. 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: ZEPN and Agreement Code: AKE7NE.

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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport and The Jesse H. Jones Rotary House International Hotel, for $23 one-way and $42 round-trip. For more information, call 713-523-8888 or toll-free at 800-258-3826 or on-line at www.supershuttle.com.
  • Super Shuttle operates a shuttle bus between William P. Hobby Airport and The Jesse H. Jones Rotary House International Hotel, for $18 one-way and $32 round-trip. For more information, call 713-523-8888 or toll-free at 888-258-3826 or on-line at www.supershuttle.com.

Houston Area Attractions

The M. D. Anderson Houston Radiological Society Breast Imaging Update welcomes you to Houston, Texas!

We invite you to explore our exciting city. Whether you enjoy theater and museums or sports and outdoors, Houston has something to offer you. For information on all the city’s attractions and restaurants, many of which are easily accessible from M. D. Anderson via METRORail.

About Houston

  • Two million residents live in Hoston and over 4.7 million live in the Greater Houston Area.
  • The city is the largest in the nation by land mass at 600+ square miles.
  • The 17-block Theater District is second only to New York with more than 12,000 seats.
  • The Museum District has more than 18 museums, galleries and arts and cultural institutions.
  • Houston is home to the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the world.
  • The city boasts more than 8,000 restaurants ranging from authentic taquerias to upscale steakhouses.
  • Houston is home to Astros baseball, Texans football, Rockets basketball, and Aeros hockey.
  • Houston’s average high temperature in February is 67° and the average low is 44°.

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