Travel Information

Houston airport information (both airports)

Are there reasonable places to eat nearby?

•Yes, there are eating places only a few blocks from the Hyatt. In addition, the hotel has an area called decafe where breakfast and lunch items may be purchased for a reasonable amount.

Is parking available other than at the Hyatt?

•Yes, there are several all day parking garages nearby. However, the Hyatt has reduced normal valet rate to $18.

Will there be transportation available from the airports?

•SuperShuttle is offering a discounted rate to attendees who purchase tickets online or by calling (800) BLUE VAN. Enter discount code GXSK3. Discounted one way service from Houston Hobby is $18. Discounted one way service from Bush International is $23.

•Taxis are available at each airport. From Bush International approximately $35 - $40. From Hobby Airport approximately $13- $20.

Is there other transportation?

•METRO Airport Direct - This service will take visitors from Bush Intercontinental Airport Terminal C to Downtown Houston for $30 roundtrip.

•METRO Rail - This is a fast and convenient way to travel between downtown and other Houston areas. METRO Rail is only two blocks from the hotel.

•METRO Bus - This local Service runs mostly on city streets and stops at every other corner along its route. One-way fare is just $1 or you may purchase a $2 Day Pass that gives you unlimited use of Local Service for 24 hours from the time of purchase.

•Amtrak – The station is located 14 blocks from the hotel and is accessible via METRO Bus or taxi.

•Complimentary Shuttle to Downtown – The hotel operates a courtesy shuttle between the hotel and downtown office buildings in the morning and afternoon. Seating is based upon space availability. Please speak to the Concierge for more information.

•Galleria Shuttle – The hotel will provide transportation to the Galleria. Roundtrip cost is $12.

•Town Car Service – Service is available through the Concierge. Advanced reservations are recommended and a nominal fee may be assessed based on your destination.

What about entertainment for families visiting Houston?

•Houston City Pass – Purchase this entertainment book and choose from six popular attractions at almost 50% off regular price. Attractions include Space Center Houston (NASA), the Downtown Aquarium, Houston Museum of Natural Science, and Houston Zoo. Two Option tickets encourage you to customize your getaway. One Option Ticket gets you inside either The Health Museum or George Ranch Historical Park. The second Option Ticket can be used for either Museum of Fine Arts Houston, or The Children’s Museum of Houston. Ticket booklets are valid for nine days from day of first use. No name is printed on the booklet, so it may be shared.

•Downtown Aquarium - This six-acre entertainment center offers something for everyone. Featuring a 500,000-gallon aquatic wonderland, you and your family will spend hours exploring the various geographic environments from around the world. Take a ride on the Ferris wheel for a unique view of the city, ride the carousel, or enjoy a relaxing family dinner in our full-service restaurant.

•Splashtown - Houston’s largest water park is over 40 acres filled with water rides for the entire family. From heart-pounding thrill rides to cooling pools, Splashtown is a great way to spend a spring or summer day with the family.

•Houston Zoo - Take a break and escape to the Houston Zoo with its lush tropical landscape and over 4,500 exotic animals. The Zoo is the perfect place to unwind…home to animal species from across the globe and filled with shaded trails and exotic habitats. Escape to another world and bring your whole family.

•Theater District - Just a few minutes from Hyatt Regency Houston is one of the largest collections of theaters in the entire country. Ranked second for the number of seats in a concentrated downtown area – only behind New York City – Houston is one of just five cities in the US with permanent professional resident companies in all of the major performing arts disciplines of opera, ballet, music and theater. The District is also home to Bayou Entertainment Complex, a multi-story complex that offers complete entertainment options for everyone. Whether you are a film buff, a concert fan, looking for a fun place to eat or a cool hangout, this place has it all.

•Museum District - The Children’s Museum, Menil Collection, Houston Zoo, Holocaust Museum, and Weather Museum are just a few of the many interests represented by the diverse assortment of museums located in what is now called the Museum District. Just 10 minutes from downtown and the Hyatt Regency, you can spend days wandering from location to location as you explore each collection.

•Rice Village - Since the 1930’s, Rice Village has been one of Houston’s most popular shopping districts. Covering more than 16 city blocks and featuring more than 300 stores, this shopping Mecca offers everything from name brands to eclectic collections with one-of-a-kind finds.

•The Galleria - One of the country’s largest traditional shopping malls, this mini-city is a destination unto itself. Not only can you find just about any item you are shopping for, you’ll find theaters, restaurants, and even a skating rink!

•Space Center Houston - A can’t-miss attraction, Space Center Houston lets you experience the real life adventures of the US space program. Tour the grounds, feel what life in space is like, view actual rockets and astronaut gear, even see astronauts training for new missions at the official visitors center for NASA’s Johnson Space Center.