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Conference Hotel
Hematologic Malignancies 2010 will be held at the Hilton Americas-Houston October 13-16, 2010. Connected to the George R. Brown Convention Center, the Hilton Americas-Houston is the largest convention hotel in Houston. The Hilton is located 30 minutes from Bush Intercontinental Airport and 15 minutes from Hobby Airport. The Hilton has three restaurants (Skyline Bar and Grill, Spencer's for Steaks and Chops, the Café), a Lobby Bar, Java Coast Coffee emporium and the Skyline Spa & Health Club. Plus they offer retail shops, valet service, 24-hour room service, a full-service business center, concierge service, valet parking, an outdoor lap pool with whirlpool and a full service Fitness Center equipped with lockers, dry sauna and steam room. The Hilton has a 4-star AAA Diamond Rating, well-appointed guestrooms and a reputation for high-quality service. Guestrooms have either one King or Two Double Beds, a chair with an ottoman, a large work desk, wireless access, high speed Internet, two phones (1 cordless) each with two lines, a dataport, voicemail, in-room safe, refreshment center, coffee maker, iron and ironing board.
Reservation Information
A block of rooms has been reserved for Hematologic Malignancies 2010 at the reserved price of $165.00 per night (plus taxes/fees). This block will be held until September 21, 2010 at which time, rooms will be charged at the going rate (currently $394 for a double). It is highly recommend that our attendees book their rooms at the Hilton Americas-Houston as all conference activities and sessions will be held within the hotel, providing you with the utmost convenience and ease.
Hotel room reservations are being handled directly with the Hilton Americas-Houston. Rooms are limited, so make your reservations early! To obtain the preferred rate, book your hotel room through our Hilton Group Reservation Page:
The Hilton and many other Houston Hotels are sold out for the evening of Tuesday, October 12th. If you need assistance with finding a reservation for that night, please contact Heather Newton at hnewton@hm2010.org to see if we can find a room for you. You may also contact the Hilton Americas Houston by phone 1-713-739-8000, or book your room through the Hilton Group Reservation Page (Note: the HIlton is currently honoring the group rate even though it is past the cut-off date):
Getting to the Hotel & Discovering Houston
From world-class museums, dynamic performing arts theaters, to historic destinations, and state-of-the-art sporting facilities you'll find plenty to do in Houston. Explore everything from outer space to the ocean at Houston's out-of-this-world attractions. The shopping is top notch, too, from designer boutiques to the famous Galleria Mall. Houston is also considered to have one of the best culinary scenes in the country!
To help you choose what to do, Hematologic Malignancies 2010 is pleased to provide a hospitality service available to you during your stay. The Hospitality Desk will be located by the registration counters within the Hilton Americas - Houston Hotel, just outside the main session room. There, our knowledgeable staff will be eager to assist you with reservations, purchasing tickets to an event or just general information.
To check out what’s happening in Houston during Hematologic Malignancies 2010, visit http://www.visithoustontexas.com/visitors/events.php.
Directions & Transportation
From Houston Intercontinental Airport (distance 25 miles, drive time 30 min), take I-45 South to McKinney St., merging onto McKinney St. Right on to LaBranch. Go down 2 blocks to Dallas and turn left on Dallas. Go down 3 blocks and the Hilton-Americas is on the right. Transportation charges to and from the Airport typically cost the following amounts: Limousine 200.00 USD; Super Shuttle 23.00 USD; Taxi 45.00 USD
Hilton Americas Houston
1600 Lamar St.
Houston, Texas 77010
