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2009 Conference: Travel
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2009 15th Annual Student Conference
April 22-23, 2009
University of Houston-Clear Lake

Travel and Lodging

 Directions to the University of Houston-Clear Lake

UHCL Campus Map
Parking will be in Lot D and Lot D2, located behind the Bayou Building.
Tokens and temporary permits will not be required.

Community Links
The Houston-Galveston area is an exciting place to live, work, and study! Learn more about our area by visiting these sites:
The Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau
The Bay Area Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau

Air Travel
Houston Hobby airport is much more convenient and closer (30 minutes) to the University than George Bush Intercontinental airport. Be sure to check your arrival and departure airports to ensure that they are both through Hobby.

Ground Transportation - Airport
Super Shuttle provides transportation to and from both airports and your Houston destination (motel or University). One way rates for Hobby are $23 and for Intercontinental are $45 (double for round trip). Companions travel for $7 each way. Prepurchase before the day of travel is recommended, but not required. Please check their website, www.SuperShuttleHouston.com.

Ground Transportation - Local
There are several taxicab companies in the area. Only Candlewood Suites is located within walking distance of the University.

Yellow Cab can be reached at 713-236-1111

Overnight Accommodations
We suggest that individuals needing overnight accommodations contact one of the following motels. Please verify the rates when making the reservation and identify yourself as with the University of Houston-Clear Lake. Rooms are scarce, so please make your reservations as soon as possible. Rates are subject to change.

 

Candlewood Suites – Clear Lake*
2737 Bay Area Blvd.
Houston, TX 77058
281-461-3060
www.candlewoodsuites.com
maria.quiroga@ihg.com

$79.00 per night for Studio Suite with Queen bed
$99.00 per night for Studio Suite with Queen bed plus full-size sleeper sofa

All suites equipped with full kitchen and high speed internet access.
Outdoor swimming pool and spa.

*This motel is the only one withing walking distance of the University.


Homewood Suites by Hilton Clear Lake
401 Bay Area Blvd.
Houston, TX 77058
281-486-7677
joan.medland@hilton.com
www.houstonclearlake.homewoodsuites.com



Residence Inn by Marriott
525 Bay Area Blvd.
Houston, TX 77058
281-838-9002
chris.mckinney@marriott.com

$110
Fully equipped kitchens with full size refrigerator, microwave, hair dryer and iron.
One or two bedroom suites complete with sofa sleeper.



Towne Place Suites

1050 Bay Area Blvd.
Houston, TX 77058
281-486-2424


Hampton Inn & Suites
506 West Bay Area Blvd.
Webster, Texas 77598
281-332-7952
www.hamptoninnclearlake.com
Eric Neckelmann

$110
Fully equipped kitchens and high speed internet.
Outdoor swimming pool and spa.
One-bedroom suites have a king-size or two queen beds and a sleeper sofa.
Two-bedroom suites are also available.


ExtendedStay America Houston at Johnson Space Center
1410 Nasa Rd. 1
Houston, TX 77058
281-333-9494
JSC@extendedstay.com
www.extendedstay/JSC
Anne Sepesi 832-515-6992

$64.99
All suites equipped with full kitchen and high speed internet access.
No complimentary breakfast.


EconoLodge
904 E. Nasa Parkway
Houston, TX 77058
281-333-3737
gm.tx326@choicehotels.com
Kirtar Munshi

$59.99 – must book soon!



Super 8 Motel – Houston/Nasa
18103 Kings Row
Houston, TX 77058
281-333-5385
super8nasa@yahoo.com
www.super8nasa.com
Vic Bhakta

$59.99

 

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