plan your trip
Conference Headquarters
Hilton Americas—Houston
1600 Lamar
Houston, Texas 77010
Reservations: 800.236.2905
T 713.739.8000
F 713.739.8007
Make Your Housing Arrangements
Our discounted room block at the Hilton Americas-Houston is full! As of October 22, there are rooms available at the Hilton, outside of our block, that start at $296 + applicable taxes.
For your convenience we have noted other hotel options in the downtown area. We cannot guarantee rates or availability at these properties.
All cab rides within downtown locations are $7.00 each way. These hotels are listed in order of proximity to the Hilton Americas-Houston:
- Four Seasons Houston
1300 Lamar St.
77010
713.650.1300
3 blocks from Hilton
Walking distance - Courtyard Houston Downtown
916 Dallas St.
77002
832.366.1600
.5 miles from Hilton
The Courtyard offers a complimentary shuttle that is first come,
first served. This shuttle is only available Monday - Friday. - Hyatt Regency Houston
1200 Louisiana St.
77002
713.654.1234
.8 miles from Hilton
The Hyatt offers a complimentary shuttle every day that is first come,
first served. - Doubletree Hotel Houston Downtown
400 Dallas St.
77002
713.759.0202
1 mile from Hilton
The Doubletree offers a complimentary shuttle every day that is first come,
first served.
Book Your Air Travel
We've made it easier for you to come to the 2008 National Arts Marketing Conference with Diplomat Travel services. They are available for all your travel needs, just call 800.476.2333 or 703.318.9400. You can e-mail the same information to katies@diplomattravel.com. Be sure to identify yourself as an Americans for the Arts 2007 National Arts Marketing Conference attendee. Please have your preferred arrival, departure, and payment information ready.
Please be advised that Diplomat Travel charges a $32 booking fee for all airline reservations and a $10 booking fee for car or hotel booking if air has been secured by another source. Diplomat Travel is also unable to help with air reservations made online if problems should arise.
Arrange Ground Transportation
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
- Approximate driving time to Hilton Americas is 15 minutes and distance is 9 miles.
- Super Shuttle Service (fees apply): 24 hour service to hotel. $18 per person. Guests should go to the Super Shuttle station located at the Van/Limo booth directly outside of baggage claim area, curbside lower level for pick-up. Look for the blue vans with yellow lettering that say Super Shuttle.
- Taxi: Approximately $20 one way.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport of Houston (IAH)
- Approximate driving time to Hilton Americas is 25 minutes and distance is 15.5 miles.
- Super Shuttle Service (fees apply): 24 hour service to hotel. $23 per person. Guests should go to the Super Shuttle station located at the Van/Limo booth directly outside of baggage claim area, curbside lower level for pick-up. Look for the blue vans with lettering that say Super Shuttle.
- Taxi: Approximately $35 one way
Local Transportation
- METRORail: The new rail line, the downtown trolley, and Metro transit with convenient stops throughout the city
- Parking at Hilton Americas
Self Parking $15.00
Valet Parking $26.00
Come Early and Stay Late in Houston!
Tourists and locals alike are discovering what those in international cultural circles have known for years: to experience the finest arts and culture in the world, you need look no further than Houston.
Twenty-first century Houston is a thriving art nexus, the home of world-class museums, acclaimed art galleries and a huge community of talented artists. At the heart of it all: the Houston Museum District, whose 17 museums and 50-acre zoological park—all within walking distance of one another and accessible by METRORail—form one of the largest cultural districts in the country, with more than half a million square feet of exhibition space. It’s also one of the most vital in the nation, drawing 6,000,000 visitors annually.
Houston’s downtown Theater District spans 17 blocks and has 12,948 seats in a concentrated downtown area. Beyond the skyscrapers of downtown, a diverse array of smaller companies call Houston home, offering a unique blend of cutting-edge performing arts and well-known classics in a variety of intimate settings. Plus, Houston is one of only a few U.S. cities with permanent professional resident companies in opera, ballet, music, and theater.
Visit the Greater Houston Convention and Visitor’s Bureau and the Houston Arts Alliance’s websites for up-to-date cultural events.