IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN
The Call to Holiness Evangelization Conference will be held at the George R. Brown (GRB) Convention Center in the heart of downtown Houston, Texas, the fourth-largest city in the United States. Houston is largest city within the state of Texas and with an esitmated Catholic population of 1.3 million.

In order to put on this dynamic conference, the GRB was chosen to fit a large amount of participants. Inside the GRB are different amenities including a visitor's center that all participants can explore. They can help with many things such as tourist information, theater and concert ticket information to dining reservations.

The Conference, Youth Track and Expo will be held in various areas of the 3^rd floor of the GRB.

Aside to the GRB, the recently consecrated Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart will be used during the conference for Friday night Vespers. The Co-Cathedral is the heart of the Church in the heart of downtown Houston. It is a short walking distance away from the GRB and is located one block from the Metro Light Rail line that goes to the Museum District as well as many note-worthy attractions.

Downtown Houston is easy to navigate and to get around. If you are interested in staying around the venue locations, there are many different hotels in and out of the downtown area to fit your needs.

The following hotels are affiliated with the Call to Holiness Evangelization Conference:

Hilton Americas–Houston
1600 Lamar
Houston, Texas 77010 USA
Tel: 1-713-739-8000
Fax: 1-713-739-8007

Hilton Americas Houston Downtown is connected to the George R. Brown Convention Center by a sky bridge to make access to the GRB much easier. This contemporary, state of the art hotel offers three restaurants, coffee bar, fitness center and spa.

Special rates have been arranged under the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Evangelization Conference.

Crowne Plaza Houston-Downtown
1700 Smith Street
Houston, Texas 77002 USA
Rates: $89+tax/night for a single/double
Tel: 713-495-7833

It is located 1mile from the GRB Convention Center and there is a complimentary shuttle service within the downtown area that can take you to the GRB or the Cathedral. They also offer a discounted $12/day valet parking on weekends. Rates are available up to and including August 21, 2009. To learn more please visit their website.

The Courtyard by Marriott
916 Dallas Street
Houston, Texas 77002 USA
Rates: $89+tax/night
Tel: 832-366-1600

It is located within walking distance from the GRB convention center or you can take the free shuttle ride to the GRB or any other destination in downtown Houston. To learn more about this hotel please visit their website.

Residence Inn by the Marriott
904 Dallas Street
Houston, Texas 77002 USA
Rates: $99+tax/night
Tel: 832-366-1600

It is located within walking distance from the GRB convention center or you can take the free shuttle ride to the GRB or any other destination in downtown Houston. To learn more about this hotel please visit their website.

Inn at the Ballpark
1520 Texas Avenue
Houston, Texas 77002 USA
Rates: $99+tax/night-King room, Single/Double Occupancy
$119 for 2 Double Beds
Tel: 832-384-8800

There are many parking locations in, beneath and around the GRB. Click here for additonal parking information. For driving directions click here.

Parking Rates:

• Event rates will be in effect during the Conference
• Green Park parking garage: $10 (no re-entry)
• Suface lots: $7
• Metered street parking will be available
  
  

The GRB and the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart are fully compliant for those who are disabled or handicap. Trained professionals will be on site to take care of emergency needs.