2008 IHRF Patient Conference General Information
General Information
The 2008 IHRF Patient Conference will take place at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Texas on Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22, 2008. The address is:
University of Texas Medical School at Houston
Medical School Building, Conference Room MSB1.006
6431 Fannin Street
Houston, Texas 77030
• For driving directions to the University of Texas Medical School at Houston:
http://www.tmcmaps.info/#
• For a map of the University of Texas Medical School:
http://publicaffairs.uth.tmc.edu/index/maps/index.html
http://publicaffairs.uth.tmc.edu/index/maps/campus_maps/msb_complex.html
Getting There
Houston has two airports, Hobby Airport (approximately 14 miles from the medical school) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (approximately 24 miles from the medical school). Both are served by major airlines; George Bush Intercontinental is the larger of the two airports. You can find out more information about the airports, ground transportation to Houston, as well as rental cars by visiting: http://www.fly2houston.com/home
• Transportation into Houston
Taxis, towncars, shuttles, rental cars, are available at both airports.
One option is Supershuttle: http://www.supershuttle.com/default.aspx?content=Houston
Reservations can be made in advance at (800) BLUE-VAN (800-258-3826). From Hobby, the cost per person is approximately $24.00. From George
Bush Intercontinental, the cost per person is approximately $27.00.
Driving Directions to the University of Texas Medical School from Hobby Airport
From Hobby Airport’s parking area, turn right on Broadway to I-45 North. Proceed to 610 West Loop. Exit at Fannin, turning right onto Fannin. When Fannin Street forks with Greenbriar, bear right to stay on Fannin. Stay in the right lane feeder to Holcombe and make the U-turn. Return to Pressler St. and park in the University Center Tower* garage at 7000 Fannin.
Driving Directions to the University of Texas Medical School from George Bush Intercontinental Airport
From Bush Intercontinental Airport’s Terminal Road, follow signs to Hwy. 59 South. Once on 59 South, proceed approximately 25 miles. Exit at Fannin. Turn left under Hwy. 59 onto Fannin. Just past the intersection with Pressler St., park in the University Center Tower* garage at 7000 Fannin.
*University Center Tower garage is closed on the weekends. Parking is available nearby in Garage 7, Garage 4 and at the Herman Professional Building Garage.
Hotels
There are many hotels available in the Houston downtown area. We have arranged to have blocks of rooms held at two hotels close to the medical school. Each hotel is offering a special rate for the conference, but you must mention that you are attending the IHRF Patient Conference to receive it.
The Hilton at Houston Plaza Medical Center
6633 Travis Street
Houston, Texas 77030
713-313-4000
www1.hilton.com
o IHRF Patient Conference rate:
$129/night
$139/night (with breakfast for one person)
$149/night (with breakfast for two people)
This rate is available for both Double and King rooms. To receive this rate, you must make your reservations using the local telephone number (listed above) for the hotel. Rooms at the Hilton for the Conference will be held until June 1, 2008.
o Shuttle Service available to Conference
o 100% non-smoking
o Pool and 8th-floor fitness center
o High-Speed Internet access
o Garden Court restaurant
o Parking available
Holiday Inn Hotel And Suites
6800 Main Street
Houston, Texas 77030
713-528-7744
http://www.hi-medcenter.com/index.htm
o IHRF Patient Conference Rate:
$85/night
To receive this rate, you must mention at the time of booking that you will be attending the IHRF Patient Conference. Rooms at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites will be held until June 6, 2008.
o Shuttle service available to Conference
o Pool
o High-Speed Internet Access
o Kitchenette available in suites, restaurant on premises
o Parking available