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Hotel / Travel


Hotel Information

Hilton Americas-Houston
1600 Lamar
Houston, TX 77010

IEDC room rate: $216 single / $236 double
Group rate cutoff: Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Reservations: 1 (800) 236-2905
» Reserve your room online

If registering over the phone, please mention that you are with the International Economic Development Council to obtain the discounted group rate, which is available until filled or September 4. After the cutoff date, registration rates will be subject to availability and prevailing rates.


The Hilton Americas Houston is located in the heart of downtown Houston, Texas. Guests will enjoy an unbeatable combination as well as quick and easy access to any type of entertainment imaginable in the best location the city of Houston has to offer. It is also conveniently located adjacent to the George R. Brown Convention Center, where IEDC's Annual Conference is being held. Additionally the Hilton Americas-Houston is the first hotel in the state of Texas to achieve Green Seal certification through its continued commitment to the environment.

Check-in time: 3:00 pm
Check-out time: 12 Noon


Conference Location

IEDC's 2012 Annual Conference is located at the George R. Brown Convention Center which is conveniently connected with the Hilton Americas Houston.


Distance to/from Airport

The Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is located 30 minutes (25 miles) from the Hilton Americas-Houston.


Transportation Information

Taxi: $45 one way


Super Shuttle

Price: $26 per person one way or $50 per person round trip
Phone: 800-258-3826
Website: www.supershuttle.com

Shared ride shuttles can be arranged directly at Houston Intercontinental Airport after you claim your luggage, proceed to the Super Shuttle ticket counter, which is located inside the baggage claim area on the lower level.


Parking Information

Self: $19 per day
Valet: $30 per day


Link to CVB Website

For visitor information on Houston, TX please visit www.visithoustontexas.com.


Driving Directions from Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

From Intercontinental Airport (IAH): Exit Bush Airport and follow the directional signs to the 1-45/Beltway 8 Exit. Proceed onto Beltway 8 West, then exit onto I-45 South. Follow I-45 South to downtown. Exit McKinney St. and follow McKinney St. to La Branch. Turn right on La Branch. Go down 2 blocks to Dallas and turn left on Dallas. Go down 2 blocks and the hotel will be on the right.