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Housing and Transportation

Flying In and Out of Houston?
Here's what you need to know before you leave home.

Daily Shuttle Service
Official Airline
Official Rental Car

See why international travel to OTC .05 is now easier.

Parking

Handicap Parking and Parking Map
Reliant Park has ample handicap parking spaces located int the following lots: Red Lot #4: 59 spaces; Orange Lot #10: 53 spaces; Blue Lot #16: 16 spaces. See the Parking Map for location details.

Parking Permit
The regular parking fee at Reliant Park is $8.00 per entry. For your convenience, a special parking permit is available that gives you unlimited in and out privileges during move-in, show and move-out. Permit does not allow overnight parking of any vehicle. Parking permits can be obtained on site at the exhibitor services center, located between Entrance B & C, $ 8.00 for one time entry, or $ 32.00 for a four day pass. Bring your parking stub to the service desk for a $8.00 credit towards the purchase of a permit. If you have pre-ordered a permit, a refund of $8.00 will be processed when you pick up your permit. Permits can be obtained on site beginning Wednesday April 27th thru Saturday April 30th from 8am to 5pm.

Housing

Conferon is the official housing and travel coordinator for OTC .05. OTC has selected and partnered with more than 30 Houston-area hotels to give attendees the most comprehensive selection of guest services and amenities. In addition to amenities shown, all hotels offer Handicap Facilities. Prices shown are U.S. Dollars.

Make Housing Reservations Online through Conferon.
Printable Attendee Housing Request Form
Printable Exhibitor Housing Request Form and instructions

In additional to amenities listed, all hotels have handicap facilities. You can view hotel locations on this Houston Area Map (254K pdf).
Click here for the printable hotel list.

Hotel Single Double Room Service Fitness
Center
Shuttle/Taxi
to/from Airports
Distance from
Reliant Park
Shuttle
Route
Courtyard by Marriott - Downtown $153 $153 5pm-11pm X $20-$48 8 miles
6
Courtyard by Marriott - Galleria $149 $149 5pm-10pm X $17-$50 5 miles
3
Courtyard by Marriott - West University $130 $130 N/A X $20-$50 4.7 miles
7
Crowne Plaza Hotel - Medical Center $149 $149 6am-11pm X $15-$40 2 miles
5
Doubletree Hotel - Houston Downtown $169 $169 6am-11pm X $15 - $50 8 miles
6
Doubletree Hotel - Post Oak $169 $169 24 hours X $15 - $50 8 miles
4
Fairfield Inn - Galleria $99 $109 N/A X $17-$50 8 miles
3
Four Points by Sheraton Houston Southwest $129 $129 6am - 11pm X $20-$50 4.5 miles
7
Four Seasons Hotel Houston $215 $215 24 hours X $20-$50 8 miles
6
Hilton Americas $189 $189 24 hours X $20-$50 8 miles
6
Hilton Houston Plaza $179 $179 24 hours X $17-$50 2.5 miles
5
Holiday Inn & Suites - Medical Center $139 $139 6am-11pm X $20-$50 2 miles
5
Holiday Inn Astrodome $149 $149 6am-10pm X $17-$20 2 blocks
2
Holiday Inn Select $135
$135 6am-11pm X $20-$50 4 miles
7
Hotel Derek $195 $205 24 hours X $22-$75 6 miles
3
Houston Marriott Westchase (formerly Adam's Mark) $159 $159 24 hours X $22-$56 13 miles
8
Howard Johnson $109 $109 N/A X $15-$40 .05 miles
2
Hyatt Regency Houston $169 $169 6A - 11pm X $20-$50 8 miles
6
Inn at the Ball Park $169 $169 24 hours X $20-$50 8 miles
6
Intercontinental Houston $189 $189 24 hours X $20-$50 8 miles
4
Marriott Medical Center $145 $145 6:00am-11pm X $20-$50 3 miles
5
Omni Houston Hotel $189 $189 24 hours X $20-$50 10 miles
4
Park Plaza Hotel Reliant Center $155 $155 6:00am-10pm X $20-$50 walking distance
1
Renaissance Houston Hotel Greenway Plaza $169 $169 6:00am-10pm X $15-$50 4 miles
7
Residence Inn by Marriott - Downtown $153 $153 5pm-11pm X $20-$50 8 miles
6
Residence Inn by Marriott - Medical Center $149 $149 N/A X $15-$50 1 mile
2
Residence Inn by Marriott - West University $130 $130 N/A X $25-$50 4.7 miles
7
Springhill Suites by Marriot $139 $139 N/A X $17 -$50 1 mile
2
The Magnolia Houston $199 $199 6am - 11pm X $20-$50 8 mile
6
The Warwick Hotel $159 $159 6am -midgnight X $20-$50 3 miles
5
Westin Galleria $199 $199 24 hours N/A $20-$50 8 miles
3

Daily Shuttle Service

Complimentary shuttle services for OTC .05 participants are provided between Reliant Center and official OTC hotels during conference hours as shown below. Schedules will also be posted in official hotel lobbies. Shuttle service begins Monday, 2 May and continues through Thursday, 5 May.

Routes 1 - 7 Inbound to Reliant Center
Every 20 Minutes
Return to Hotels
Every 20 Minutes
Monday - Wednesday 08:00 - 11:00 / 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 15:00 - 18:00 / 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday 08:00 - 11:00 / 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 12:30 - 14:30 / 12 :30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Route 8 Inbound to Reliant Center Return to Hotels
Monday - Wednesday 08:00 & 10:00 / 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. 16:00 & 18:00 / 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Thursday 08:00 & 10:00 / 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. 12:30 & 14:30 / 12 :30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
On-Site & Off-Site Parking Lots (continuous Loop To/From Reliant Park)
Monday - Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00 / 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.  
Thursday 08:00 - 14:30 / 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.  

Official Airline Sponsor

Continental Airlines is the official international and domestic air carrier for OTC .05. To reserve your airfare at a discounted rate, contact your local Continental office or visit Continental's MeetingWorks reservation site. Refer to Z Code ZFJW and agreement code 3KJL52. To locate the office nearest you visit visit Continental's website.

Official Rental Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car is the official car rental company for the Offshore Technology Conference. To receive discounted rates, make reservations by visiting the Enterprise website or calling 1-800-RENT-A-CAR. Use code OTC2005.

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