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701 Avenida de las Americas Suite 200 Houston, 77010
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Big City Energy, Tailored for Every Meeting

Houston, Texas’ largest city and the fourth-largest in the U.S., is a dynamic destination where meetings of all sizes thrive. Whether you're planning an intimate board retreat, a mid-sized corporate gathering, or a citywide convention, Houston offers the versatility, value, and vibrancy to make your event unforgettable. Recognized as one of the most diverse cities in America, Houston’s global culture is reflected in its 145+ languages spoken, rich arts scene, and award-winning culinary offerings. From neighborhood gems to chef-driven hotspots, dining becomes an experience your attendees will talk about long after the event. Why Choose Houston for Your Next Meeting? Flexible Venues for Small & Mid-Sized Groups: From boutique hotels and unique cultural spaces to modern conference centers, Houston offers a wide range of venues perfect for groups under 1,000 peak rooms. Budget-Friendly Options: With a variety of hotel tiers, off-site venues, and local experiences, Houston makes it easy to plan memorable events across all budget levels. Walkable Convention Campus: For larger programs, the George R. Brown Convention Center anchors a vibrant downtown district with over 9,000 hotel rooms within one mile. Cultural & Culinary Appeal: Attendees can explore 19 world-class museums in the Museum District, enjoy live music and theater, and savor flavors from around the world—all within minutes of meeting venues. Easy Access & Coastal Connections: Two major airports (IAH and HOU) connect Houston to over 180 destinations globally, and the city is just a short drive from the Galveston cruise terminals, making Houston perfectly positioned for a pre- or post-event extension. Whether you're hosting a leadership summit, incentive trip, training session, or annual conference, Houston delivers the space, spirit, and service to meet your goals and exceed expectations.

Venue Details

Hotels334
Convention center3,900,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms51,872
Guest rooms at 1 hotel1,203
Special event venues371
Average room rate$136.00
Occupancy rate61%
Restaurants15,822
Daily food cost$120.00
Tax rate8.25%
Venue typeCVB

Awards

Cvent awards

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Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Jul 5, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026
Dec 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Jun 1, 2027 - Aug 31, 2027
Dec 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027

Seasonal Availability

Match your event dates with this hotel’s availability. Low seasons tend to have better availability.
High season
Jan 01 - Apr 18Oct 01 - Nov 15
Shoulder season
Aug 20 - Sep 30Apr 19 - Jun 15
Low season
Nov 16 - Dec 31Jun 16 - Aug 19

Getting Here

I-45 SOUTH - Coming from Dallas, Conroe, The Woodlands, Bush Intercontinental Airport Take I-45 South> to I-10 East > to US-59 South (exit #770A)> exit Downtown Destinations- Hamilton Street > right on Capitol Street > left on Avenida de las Americas I-45 NORTH - Coming from Galveston, NASA, Clear Lake, Houston Hobby Airport Take I-45 North > exit Downtown Destinations (exit #45) > exit Pease Street > right on Chartres Street > left on Capitol > left on Avenida de las Americas US-59 SOUTH - Coming from Kingwood, Humble, Bush Intercontinental Airport Take US-59 South > exit Downtown Destinations-Jackson Street > left on Franklin Street > right on Hamilton Street > right on Capitol Street > left on Avenida de las America
Distance from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) airport 20 mi
Distance from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) airport 8 mi

Location

Local Attractions

Museum District

Museum District

Museum
Spend your day exploring Houston's museums, while saving big with a well-edited list of the city's most-loved free things to do. Fortunately, for locals and visitors alike, more than a dozen of Houston's most memorable museums won't break the bank--in fact they won't even cost a dime.
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Theater District

Theater District

Theater
Houston’s Theater District, a 17-block area in the heart of downtown, is home to Houston's nine professional performing arts organizations. Add to the mix the Bayou Place entertainment complex, restaurants, movies, plazas, and parks and it’s no wonder that more than two million people visit the district annually. With 12,948 seats for live performances and 1,580 movie seats, Houston’s Theater District ranks second in the United States for the number of theater seats in a concentrated downtown area, and is one of only five cities with permanent professional resident companies in each of the major performing arts disciplines: ballet, opera, symphony and theater productions.
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Space Center Houston

Space Center Houston

Recreation
Space Center Houston, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center, is Houston’s No. 1 attraction for international visitors and the first Smithsonian Affiliate in the greater Houston area. Discover the exciting future and remarkable past of America’s human spaceflight program set among the largest collection of space artifacts in the southwestern United States. There is always something new to see and do. With more than 400 space artifacts including flown spacecraft, the largest collection of moon rocks on public display and at multiple major seasonal exhibits a year, Space Center Houston offers an array of exciting attractions for people of all ages.
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Houston Zoo

Houston Zoo

Recreation
Serving as a 55-acre oasis in the heart of Houston, and neighbors with the world renown Texas Medical Center, the Houston Zoo is home to wildlife from all corners of the globe. Gorillas, giraffes, elephants, storks, tortoises and many more species are waiting to teach you something you did not know about animals. Over two million guests visit the Zoo each year to explore an incredible variety of animals and ecosystems that immerse visitors into an educational and fun experience. The Zoo is open 363 days a year, only closed for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Whether your trip to Houston lasts weeks or days, a Houston Zoo membership is a great way to enjoy the Zoo all year long. Even if your travels take you far from Houston, a Zoo membership has you covered, offering free admission or discounts to more than 100 zoos across America!
6200 Hermann Park Drive
Houston, TX 77030
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Sports in Clutch City

Sports in Clutch City

Recreation
On the field or on the court, Houston's home teams offer year-round competition and high-energy action for loyal sports aficionados.
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Discovery Green

Discovery Green

Park
Discovery Green, a 12-acre park located in downtown Houston, is designed as an engaging and active place with programming to serve all ages and backgrounds, as well as workers, residents, and visitors alike. Dining at the Park Visitors have a variety of dining experiences to choose from within the park: the informal elegance of The Grove restaurant and the fast-casual fare of The Lake House, with both menus comprised of award-winning Chef Robert del Grande’s creations. The Grove’s all-glass exterior overlooks a gathering of live oaks, offering visitors a peaceful, upscale ambience in the heart of the nation’s fourth largest city. The Lake House reels in visitors with its self-serve lakeside concept and convenient counter service. Major Park Features Prominent features visitors can enjoy including a one-acre lake, children’s playground, interactive water features, amphitheater stage and slope, small and large dog runs, public art works, HPL (Houston Public Library) Express, open lawns, and great restaurants.
1500 McKinney Street
Houston, TX 77010
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Buffalo Bayou Park

Buffalo Bayou Park

Park
Buffalo Bayou Park is the 160-acre greenspace that lies along the 2.3-mile stretch of the bayou from Shepherd Drive to Sabine Street. Enhancement of the park was completed in 2015 and was a collaboration of Buffalo Bayou Partnership, the Kinder Foundation, the City of Houston through Houston Parks & Recreation Department and Harris County Flood Control District. Buffalo Bayou Park includes beautiful gardens and native landscaping; hike and bike trails; paddle craft and bike rentals; the go-to dog park in the city; public art; a creative nature play area; two visitor centers; and gathering places for visitors to picnic, relax and enjoy outdoor activities.
1019 Commerce Street, Suite 200
Houston, TX 77002
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Truck Yard Houston

Truck Yard Houston

Nightlife
Describing itself as an adult playground, Truck Yard Houston offers brews, grub and tunes in a come-as-you-are atmosphere. With its first location in Dallas, Truck Yard chose Houston as the perfect spot for its second location. Boasting a ferris wheel, (yes, an actual ferris wheel), tree houses, food trucks, live music and plenty of outdoor space, Truck Yard Houston will be a summertime sanctuary for outdoor fun. Truck Yard’s draft beer list includes Texas’ favorite breweries like Shiner, Karbach, 8th Wonder, Eureka Heights and Southern Star to name a few. Both 16 oz. and 12 oz. cans of domestic and import beers are also available. The cocktail and wine lists are sure to quench the need for a libation. For $10, enjoy one drink and a spin on the ferris wheel. Truck Yard also has two food trucks on site daily. To learn which food trucks are available, simply visit their website. The trucks serve food from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. There is live music on Fridays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information on entertainment, click here. Pets and children are allowed, but Truck Yard is 21+ after 9 p.m. With plenty of televisions to choose from, Truck Yard can also accommodate guests requesting to watch a specific game.
2118 Lamar Street
Houston, TX 77003
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8th Wonder Brewery

8th Wonder Brewery

Nightlife
The brains behind Houston’s Eatsie Boys food truck and Eatsie Boys Cafe have branched out with another concept, 8th Wonder Brewery. Located in EaDo and named after the city’s iconic Astrodome, this brewery produces seasonal selections and limited-edition offerings. The brewery began offering tours in May 2013. Practicing their craft in a dome-like warehouse on the edge of Downtown and in the shadow of the major sports stadiums, these brewers say they are making Houston's "craft beer for the home team." The brews themselves are unique, ranging from the Rocket Fuel (Vietnamese coffee infused Porter) to the MCA Rauch, a classic Bamburg Rauch beer.
2202 Dallas Street
Houston, TX 77003
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HTOWN RESTAURANT GROUP
HTOWN RESTAURANT GROUP
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This is a Houston-based event restaurant with private rooms available. From weddings to corporate events, we create stunning events that will amaze your guests. We offer event planning services for weddings, social events, birthday parties, corporate parties, charities, cocktail parties, galas, and much more. Contact us today to get started on your next event. Serving Houston in different locations: - Galleria Area - Montrose Area - Downtown - Uptown Park Exploring the possibilities so we can provide opportunities through hospitality. We encourage personal growth by recognizing and nurturing talent with support and training so employees can achieve their highest potential. We provide opportunities through advancement and new business creation.
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Fogo de Chao - Houston
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Chapman and Kirby
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Located in the East Village of Houston's edgy East Downtown, Chapman & Kirby is named after the founders of Houston. Chapman & Kirby was created to host Houston's diverse nightlife and upscale private events, with a food and craft cocktail menu created to celebrate the cultural depth and heritage of Houston.
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Houston - City Club
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Step into a world of endless possibilities. The Houston Club is the city's leading community for purpose and connection in the heart of the downtown business district. At 49 floors in the sky, Members and guests embark on culinary adventures, experience next-level networking, host elevated meetings and events, and engage in lively socials while overlooking breathtaking city views.
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Bravo Entertainment
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Moontower Entertainment
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Convention Centers

George R. Brown Convention Center
Exhibit Space770,000 sq. ft.
Total meeting space1,012,278 sq. ft.
Guest rooms 1 mi. from convention center1,203
NRG ArenaNRG Arena is located at 1 NRG Park, Houston, USA. It offers you a wide range of receptions and adapts to your needs: training workshops, professional meetings, private events.
Exhibit Space350,000 sq. ft.
Total meeting space364,300 sq. ft.

Visit Houston Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Visit 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:
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