2011 Conference Hotel &Travel Center

The DBSA 2011 National Conference will be held at the AAA 4-Diamond The Westin Galleria Houston located in Houston, TX. The Westin overlooks Uptown Houston and is connected to The Galleria Shopping Center—the city’s top attraction and the fourth largest shopping center in North America with over 350 stores.  You'll find information below regarding:

Hotel & Resort		Houston Galleria		Ground Travel
Parking		Dining Options		Air Travel

HOTEL & RESORT

The Westin Galleria Houston 5060 West Alabama Houston, TX  77056 (713) 960 - 8100 Call for reservations or go to the  Online reservation center.

Special Rates for DBSA Conference Attendeees:

• $109/night (single or double occupancy)
• $129/night (triple occupancy)
• $149/night (quadruple occupancy)

To Make a Reservation:

• Call (713) 960-8100 or (888) 627-8514. Be sure to indicate that you are attending the DBSA National Conference
• Book your stay online! Click here.

Considering an Extended Stay?
The above rates apply Sunday, May 15th, through Tuesday, May 24, based on availability.

Hotel Amenities
The following amenities are provided FREE to DBSA Conference Attendees staying at the hotel:

• Free guestroom Internet for Conference attendees
• Free wireless Internet in lobby and business center
• Outdoor Pool
• Fitness Room
• Coffee Maker with Starbucks coffee in Guest Rooms
• Free self parking available

Visit the hotel website to learn more about the features/amenities of the Westin Galleria Houston.

Hotel Meeting Room		Hotel Lobby		Standard King Guest Room
Daily Grill		Galleria Shopping Mall and Ice Skating Rink		Outdoor Pool

About the Houston Galleria^®

The Galleria mall features more than 375 fine stores and restaurants, an impressive ice rink and two Westin hotels.

DINING OPTIONS

Lunch on Saturday is included with A FULL conference registration or Saturday ONLY registration.

The Westin's Daily Grill serves classic recipes from the great Grills of American history. Some of their most popular selections include the Cobb Salad from the original Brown Derby of Hollywood, and Joe’s special from the original Joe’s of San Francisco as well as steaks, seafood, salads and fresh homemade cobbler daily. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Off-site Options: There are over 35 restaurant options just steps from the Westin Galleria! Click here for a list.  

PARKING: HOTEL

Self parking at the Galleria Mall is free. If you plan to self park, the closest entrance to the Westin is the Macy’s Parking Lot , entrance #7. You can park here overnight. Overnight valet parking at the Westin is $27.00 per night.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Hobby Airport (HOU)
Westin Galleria is located 20 miles from Hobby Airport. See below for taxi rates.

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Westin Galleria is located 25 miles from George Bush Intercontinental Airport. See below for taxi rates.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Taxis
Taxis can be hailed through the Ground Transportation employees outside each terminal. All destinations within Houston's city limits to/from Hobby Airport or Bush Intercontinental Airport are charged according to the flat Zone Rate or the meter rate, whichever is LESS.

Fare estimate:
Hobby Airport to Westin Galleria: $46 + 1.25 service charge (city ordinance authorizes service charge)

Bush Intercontinental Airport to Westin Galleria: $51 + $2.75 service charge

SuperShuttle Shared-Ride Service
SuperShuttle now provides ground transportation services at George Bush Intercontinental and Hobby airports.

SuperShuttle takes reservations and picks-up travelers at their homes or businesses and transports them to the airports and vice versa. For reservations or for more information call 713.523.8888 or visit www.supershuttle.com. 

By Train: National Service by Amtrak
Individuals from across the nation can take the Amrak train into the Houston Amtrak Station, near downtown Houston. From the Amtrak station, take a Houston METRO bus (see below for information) or taxi. Visit www.Amtrak.com for schedules and rates.

Public Bus Service – Houston METRO 
The Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO) offers bus service available at both Hobby and Bush Intercontinental airports.

Visit the Houston METRO website for specific route and schedule information.

Greyhound Service
The Houston Greyhound Bus Station is located 8 miles from the Westin Galleria. Visit www.Greyhound.com for schedules and rates.

By Car
The Westin Galleria is easily accessible by car via a number of major interstates. Parking is FREE for ALL DBSA conference attendees.