Accommodations and Travel
Hotels
The online housing reservations system is now closed. If you are in need of a reservation, you may contact the following hotels directly.
Hotel |
Telephone |
America’s Best Value |
+1.713.666.1411 |
Crowne Plaza Medical Center |
+1.713.748.3221 |
Crowne Plaza River Oaks |
+1.713.523.8448 |
Embassy Suites |
+1.713.626.5444 |
Four Seasons |
+1.713.650.1300 |
Hilton Hobby |
+1.713.645.3000 |
Hilton Houston North |
+1.281.875.2222 |
Houstonian |
+1.713.680.2626 |
Sheraton |
+1.281.442.5100 |
Springhill Hobby |
+1.713.943.1713 |
It has come to our attention that a company by the name of IEA Event Planning has been making cold calls to OTC exhibitors, offering hotel accommodations. This company is in no way related to or endorsed by OTC. OTC did not provide them with any exhibitor/attendee contact information. It is OTC policy not to sell or provide the exhibitor listing or attendee information to any attendees, exhibitors, or outside companies. Only OTC official contractors have our exhibitor contact information. We apologize for any unsolicited calls or email offers. ~ OTC Meetings Team |
All reservation requests will require a credit card guarantee, a one night’s deposit. Deposits will be refunded for rooms canceled before 48 to 72 hours prior to scheduled arrival.
Experient is the official housing company for OTC. No other hotel/housing provider is authorized to contact you on behalf of OTC. We will vigorously pursue these other companies to prevent unauthorized contact.
Have questions about your accommodations?
Contact Experient by phone at 1.866.229.2386 (US and Canada only) or +1.301.694.5243, 0830–1700 EST, or by email (attendees or exhibitors).
Transportation
AIRLINE Reservations
Continental Airlines is the official OTC .10 airline. Reserve online or contact MeetingWorks at 1.800.468.7022 (toll-free in the US and Canada) or locate a local Continental office at www.continental.com. Use discount Z code ZG7J and reference code AH7S11.
RENTAL CAR
Enterprise and National are the official OTC .10 car rental companies. Reserve online or call 1.800.736.8222 (toll-free in the US and Canada). Use new discount code XZ06231.
Getting Around Houston and Reliant Park
Airport Transportation
Super Shuttle is offering transportation to/from Reliant Park and Bush International Airport & Houston Hobby Airport. Receive USD 4 off round-trip if you book online. Learn more.
Shuttle Service
Complimentary shuttle service is available between official OTC hotels and Reliant Arena/Center. View schedule and routes.
METRO's Airport Direct Service
Get to and from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) Terminal C to downtown Houston with METRO’s Airport Direct. It is a 30-minute, non-stop trip, leaving every 30 minutes, for just USD 30 roundtrip (or USD 15 one-way)!
The METRO Airport Direct runs daily, heading northbound from the Airport Direct Passenger Plaza (815 Pierce, across from the Downtown Transit Center) to IAH from 0530 to 2000 hours and southbound from IAH Terminal C to downtown from 0610 to 2040 hours. Plan your trip and purchase tickets.
Driving Directions to Reliant Park
Reliant Park is located within the inner loop of the southern portion of Interstate Loop 610 between Kirby Drive and Fannin Street.
From Hobby (HOU) Airport
- Take Broadway to I-45 (north)
- Take I-45 (north) to 610 (west)
- Take 610 (west) to Fannin or South Main exit
From Bush (IAH) Airport
- Take Hwy. 59 (south) to Hwy. 288 (south)
- Take Hwy. 288 (south) to 610 (west)
- Take 610 (west) to Fannin or South Main exit
From the North
- Take I-45 (south) or Hwy. 59 (south) to Hwy. 288 (south)
- Take Hwy. 288 (south) to 610 Loop (west)
- Take 610 (west) to Fannin or South Main exit
From the South
- Take I-45 (north) or Hwy. 288 (north) to 610 (west)
- Take 610 (west) to Fannin or South Main exit
From the East
- Take I-10 (west) to 610 (south)
- Take 610 (south) toFannin or South Main exit
From the West
- Take I-10 (east) to 610 (south)
- Take 610 (south) to South Main or Fannin exit
Parking at Reliant Park
The regular parking fee at Reliant Park is USD 8 per entry. For your convenience, a special parking permit is available that gives you unlimited in-and-out privileges during the conference. These permits are USD 40.
Permits can be obtained on-site in the Exhibitor Services Center in Reliant Center, Level 1, in room 104C. Bring your parking stub to the service desk for a USD 8 credit towards the purchase of a permit. Vehicles with permits may leave and return between 0600 and 1900 hours, Monday through Thursday. Vehicles may not be left overnight.
Shuttles will transport attendees from the parking lots to Reliant Arena and Reliant Center. View parking map.
Transportation to/from Reliant Center and Reliant Arena
There will be an express shuttle from Reliant Center to Reliant Arena, located outside Lobby B, Rotunda Area. This shuttle does not make parking lot stops.
VISA Details FOr international attendees
Review our visa information when planning your travel to OTC. You can automatically generate an invitation letter to assist with your visa application. Please allow additional time upon arrival in Houston for any necessary passport control procedures.
