Lodging and Transportation

Lodging Information

Several hotels that are close to Rice University BioScience Research Collaborative include:


Houston Hilton – Medical Center has a special rate for this conference, which can be booked here. You must book by Aug. 18 for a guaranteed room at this discounted rate.
6633 Travis
Houston, TX 77030
Phone: 855 605 0316


InterContinental Hotel has a special rate for this conference, which can be booked here. You must book by Sep. 6 for a guaranteed room at this discounted rate.
6750 Main Street
Houston, TX 77030
Phone: 877 666 3243

Other area hotels:

Wyndham Houston – Medical Center Hotel and Suites
6800 Main Street
Houston, TX 77030 USA
Phone: 713 528 7744

Hotel Zaza
5701 Main Street
Houston, TX 77005
Phone: 1 713 526 1991 / 888 880 3244

Crowne Plaza Medical Center
8686 Kirby Drive
Houston, TX 77054 USA
Phone: 713 748 3221

Residence Inn, Marriott – West University
2939 Westpark Drive
Houston, TX 77005
Phone: 713 661 4660

Transportation from Hotels

All hotels offer free shuttles that will drop you off at the Rice University BioScience Research Collaborative. Please arrange shuttle service with the hotel well in advance of when you need it.
Limo and Cab Service
Limo Service

Merlo’s Limousines & Charters
Phone: 866-367-5466
Email: Reservations@merloscharters.com
Taxi Service

Yellow Cab 713-236-1111
Fiesta Cab713-225-2666
United Cab 713-699-0000

Uber also operates in Houston.