Hotel

70th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
Houston, Texas
May 14-19, 2011
Hilton Houston WestChase Hotel

Note:

The room block registration at the Hilton Houston Westchase for our 70th International Conference has been extended until COB  May 5, 2011.  If you have not yet registered please do so immediately.  If you have trouble getting a reservation using the website, you may call the Westchase directly at 713 974-1000.

Location

Hilton Houston Westchase HotelThe 70th Annual International Conference of the Society of Allied Weight Engineers will be held at the Hilton Houston Westchase in Houston, Texas. The Hilton Houston Westchase hotel is located in West Houston’s prestigious Westchase District, known for its local business, shopping and area attractions. The Hilton Houston Westchase hotel offers Texas style hospitality with a touch of elegance. Hotel guest rooms feature Hilton’s Serenity Sleep System, including Suite Dreams mattress, 250 thread-count sheets, and feather pillows. The floor-to-ceiling windows provide panoramic views of the city as well as the beautifully landscaped outdoor gardens of the hotel from every room in the hotel. The state-of-the-art fitness room and outdoor pool/spa help you unwind after a long day at the office or shopping.

The hotel’s dining room, Rio Ranch, is a spectacular tribute to Texas Hill Country, with its deer antler chandeliers, cowboy print fabrics, and a 30-foot limestone fireplace. The restaurant’s “down home” cuisine is absolutely delicious.

Accommodations

Hilton Houston Westchase
9999 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77042
Phone: 1-713-974-1000
Fax: 1-713-974-6866

A block of rooms as been reserved for the 2011 International Conference and a special negotiated rate is available for Standard Rooms, Junior Suites, and One Bedroom Suites. Prices for Single or Double occupancy are $149/night, $179/night, and $209/night, respectively. In addition to the days of the conference, these rates are available for three days prior and three days after the conference. A special reservation site has been established for the SAWE and will be accessible directly from the Conference Registration site.

Click for Hotel Reservations at SAWE Rate

 

Transportation to/from Airports

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) may not be the closest airline to the Hilton Houston Westchase Hotel, but it is our city’s largest airport due to its wide range of airline options. The hotel is approximately 33 miles from Bush IAH. Renting a vehicle will be one’s own personal choice if you would like to venture out and explore Houston at your own time. To find the Consolidated Rental Car Facility, follow the Rental Car signage at your arriving terminal and look for the white and maroon buses marked “Rental Car Shuttle”. Taxis can be hailed through the Ground Transportation employees outside each terminal and will be at a cost of approximately $51 each way. Airport Shuttles operated by SuperShuttle Shared-Ride Service will be available for approximately $26 per passenger and $26 for each additional passenger. After you claim your luggage, proceed to the SuperShuttle ticket counter, which is located inside the baggage claim area on the lower level. For advanced reservations and current pricing, call (713) 523-8888 or visit www.supershuttle.com. If you would like limo accommodations, you may contact Limos.com at (866) 546-6726 or visit www.limos.com for current pricing.

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is our city’s second largest airport and is approximately 24 miles from the Hilton Houston Westchase Hotel. Renting a vehicle will be one’s own personal choice if you would like to venture out and explore Houston at your own time. Rental Car Booths will be located in the baggage claim area in the lower level. Taxis are available at Curb Zone 3 outside of the baggage claim area in the lower level and will be at a cost of approximately $46 each way. Airport Shuttles operated by SuperShuttle Shared-Ride Service will be available for approximately $25 per passenger and $25 for each additional passenger. After you claim your luggage, proceed to the SuperShuttle ticket counter, which is located inside the baggage claim area on the lower level. For advanced reservations and current pricing, call (713) 523-8888 or visit www.supershuttle.com. If you would like limo accommodations, you may contact Limos.com at (866) 546-6726 or visit www.limos.com for current pricing.