About us
Conveniently located on the main campus of the University of Houston, University of Houston (Conrad N. Hilton College) is three miles from George R. Brown Convention Center and Hilton Americas. Enjoy your stay at the Hilton University of Houston hotel, combining contemporary style with authentic Houston hospitality, giving guests a vibrant, warm and welcoming home away from home. We offer clean and spacious guest rooms with luxurious amenities to make your stay more comfortable. For business travelers, we provide meeting facilities for social and business functions.
Venue Details
ChainHilton
BrandHilton Hotels
Built1974
Renovated2023
Total meeting space20,726 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms150
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
AAA
Northstar
Venue Highlights
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Internet access
- Room service
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- Business center
Recreational activities
- Health club
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Internet access
- Room service
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- Business center
Recreational activities
- Health club
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
Sustainability
This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.
Certifications (3)
ISO 50001:2018
Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
Expires: 9/25/2026
ISO 14001:2015
Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
Expires: 9/25/2026
ISO 9001:2015
Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
Expires: 9/25/2026
Seasonal Availability
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High season
Jan 23 - May 10Sep 09 - Nov 15
Shoulder season
Nov 20 - Dec 22Jan 02 - Jan 22
Low season
May 11 - Aug 14
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
20,726 sq. ft.
Largest room
6,237 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
9
Second largest room
5,400 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
700
Seating capacity
700
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
20,726 sq. ft.
Largest room
6,237 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
9
Second largest room
5,400 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
700
Seating capacity
700
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Meeting space
Meeting room floor plans
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
150
Single (1 bed)
75
Double (2 beds)
75
Suites
12
Tax rate
11%
Occupancy rate
6%
Total guest rooms
150
Single (1 bed)
75
Double (2 beds)
75
Suites
12
Tax rate
11%
Occupancy rate
6%
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
7 mi
Distance from airport 7 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $25.00/day )
Bus parking
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Cancellation Policy
Overnight guest rooms must be cancelled by 48 hours prior to arrival to avoid penalty.
Additional details
Boasting the most state of the art guest rooms in the Greater Downtown Houston area, the Hilton University of Houston provides amenities for the business traveler, in addtion to ten flexible meeting rooms.
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Hilton University of Houston Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the Hilton University of Houston regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Hilton University of Houston's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Hilton has committed to cut our environmental footprint in half and double our social impact by 2030. Refer to our website, https://cr.hilton.com, for details on our award-winning Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) programs.
Does Hilton University of Houston have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Hilton has committed to reducing waste in our managed operations by 50% by 2030. Through the end of 2020, we have reduced waste in our managed portfolio by 73% since our 2008 baseline, and our managed and franchised hotels have reduced waste by 62%.
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Hilton University of Houston and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Hilton University of Houston's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Please refer to https://jobs.hilton.com/diversity and our annual Supplier Diversity Report (https://cr.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Hilton-2020-Supplier-Diversity-Report.pdf).
Health and Safety
Were practices at Hilton University of Houston developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, CDC & WHO. Hilton CleanStay, a new industry-defining standard of cleanliness (https://newsroom.hilton.com/corporate/news/hilton-defining-new-standard-of-cleanliness) Hilton up to date customer messaging: https://www.hilton.com/en/corporate/coronavirus/
Does Hilton University of Houston clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Install hand sanitizer stations/disinfecting wipes in public areas & on shuttles; enhanced cleaning of high touch areas, lobbies, elevators, doors, bathrooms; F&B service in accordance with food safety guidelines, dining configured for physical distancing
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Corporate_Responsibility@Hilton.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, Hilton is committed to reducing waste across our portfolio. All of our hotels were required to remove plastic straws, stir sticks and cocktail picks in 2019, and we are currently transitioning from individual bath toiletries to full-size dispensers.
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, Items are cleaned according to Hilton CleaStay standards
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
https://cr.hilton.com, for details on our award-winning Environmental, Social and Governance programs. Also refer to https://hiltoneffect.org for information on our corporate foundation, through which we are investing in our local communities.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Corporate_Responsibility@Hilton.com
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