Planning an Event in Houston
Cvent's Houston meeting planning guide provides planners with a wealth of information about meeting.
Houston at a glance
Average hotel room cost
USD 121
Average meal cost
USD 59
Total hotels
426
Total rooms
54,572
Convention center space
3,900,000 sq. ft.
Highlights of Houston
1. The City
Houston, ranked 9th most ethnically diverse large city in the United States, is an international city often described as a melting pot of different cultures. The city has been named in various publications as the nation’s most diverse city all around.
2. Places to visit
The lushness of Houston can be appreciated in 366 city parks with more than 200 green spaces and over 125 miles of trails. Facilities focusing on nature include Discovery Green, the Nature Center, the Houston Arboretum, and the Downtown Aquarium.
3. Hospitality
With more than 10,000 restaurants, teams in every major professional sport, golf 365 days a year, world-class shopping, nationally renowned museum and theater districts, Houston remains a phenomenal destination for both business and pleasure.
1. The City
Houston, ranked 9th most ethnically diverse large city in the United States, is an international city often described as a melting pot of different cultures. The city has been named in various publications as the nation’s most diverse city all around.
2. Places to visit
The lushness of Houston can be appreciated in 366 city parks with more than 200 green spaces and over 125 miles of trails. Facilities focusing on nature include Discovery Green, the Nature Center, the Houston Arboretum, and the Downtown Aquarium.
3. Hospitality
With more than 10,000 restaurants, teams in every major professional sport, golf 365 days a year, world-class shopping, nationally renowned museum and theater districts, Houston remains a phenomenal destination for both business and pleasure.
Similar Destinations
Convention Centers
Opened in 1987 and renovated in 2003, the George R. Brown Convention Center (GRBCC) is home to 1.2 million usable square feet, and ranks among the 10 largest convention centers in the nation. Convention-goers in Houston will appreciate the excitement and convenience afforded by the George R. Brown's downtown location. The GRB is flanked by the Toyota Center, home of the Rockets, to the south and Minute Maid Park, home of the Astros, to the north. Connected via two skybridges is the 1,200 room Hilton-Americas and coming in 2017 and also connecting via skybridge is the 1,000 room Marriot Marquis.
In addition to a variety of wireless services, this Houston meeting facility offers nearly 1.85 million square feet of exhibition, meeting, and registration space. The Convention Center's 6,000-seat Arena features telescopic seating, which allows for the accommodation of very large events. The GRBCC also houses 7 exhibit halls comprised of 862,000 square feet of exhibit space; the newly upgraded, 31,500 square foot George Bush Grand Ballroom; a 3,600-seat theatre hall; and a festive outdoor reception space composed of 4 balconies and nearly 3,000 square feet of meeting space.
Providing 7.5 miles of express lightrail transit along Houston's busiest corridor, the MetroRAIL connects the GRBCC to Reliant Park, the Texas Medical Center, the Museum District and more. The city's flourishing Theater District is also located within a nearby radius of the GRBCC.
In addition to a variety of wireless services, this Houston meeting facility offers nearly 1.85 million square feet of exhibition, meeting, and registration space. The Convention Center's 6,000-seat Arena features telescopic seating, which allows for the accommodation of very large events. The GRBCC also houses 7 exhibit halls comprised of 862,000 square feet of exhibit space; the newly upgraded, 31,500 square foot George Bush Grand Ballroom; a 3,600-seat theatre hall; and a festive outdoor reception space composed of 4 balconies and nearly 3,000 square feet of meeting space.
Providing 7.5 miles of express lightrail transit along Houston's busiest corridor, the MetroRAIL connects the GRBCC to Reliant Park, the Texas Medical Center, the Museum District and more. The city's flourishing Theater District is also located within a nearby radius of the GRBCC.
Convention center space
1012278 sq. ft.
Largest room space
639000 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
770000 sq. ft.
Opened in 1987 and renovated in 2003, the George R. Brown Convention Center (GRBCC) is home to 1.2 million usable square feet, and ranks among the 10 largest convention centers in the nation. Convention-goers in Houston will appreciate the excitement and convenience afforded by the George R. Brown's downtown location. The GRB is flanked by the Toyota Center, home of the Rockets, to the south and Minute Maid Park, home of the Astros, to the north. Connected via two skybridges is the 1,200 room Hilton-Americas and coming in 2017 and also connecting via skybridge is the 1,000 room Marriot Marquis.
In addition to a variety of wireless services, this Houston meeting facility offers nearly 1.85 million square feet of exhibition, meeting, and registration space. The Convention Center's 6,000-seat Arena features telescopic seating, which allows for the accommodation of very large events. The GRBCC also houses 7 exhibit halls comprised of 862,000 square feet of exhibit space; the newly upgraded, 31,500 square foot George Bush Grand Ballroom; a 3,600-seat theatre hall; and a festive outdoor reception space composed of 4 balconies and nearly 3,000 square feet of meeting space.
Providing 7.5 miles of express lightrail transit along Houston's busiest corridor, the MetroRAIL connects the GRBCC to Reliant Park, the Texas Medical Center, the Museum District and more. The city's flourishing Theater District is also located within a nearby radius of the GRBCC.
In addition to a variety of wireless services, this Houston meeting facility offers nearly 1.85 million square feet of exhibition, meeting, and registration space. The Convention Center's 6,000-seat Arena features telescopic seating, which allows for the accommodation of very large events. The GRBCC also houses 7 exhibit halls comprised of 862,000 square feet of exhibit space; the newly upgraded, 31,500 square foot George Bush Grand Ballroom; a 3,600-seat theatre hall; and a festive outdoor reception space composed of 4 balconies and nearly 3,000 square feet of meeting space.
Providing 7.5 miles of express lightrail transit along Houston's busiest corridor, the MetroRAIL connects the GRBCC to Reliant Park, the Texas Medical Center, the Museum District and more. The city's flourishing Theater District is also located within a nearby radius of the GRBCC.
Convention center space
1012278 sq. ft.
Largest room space
639000 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
770000 sq. ft.