Hotel Reservations

Houston Westchase Marriott Hotel
2900 Briarpark Dr.
Houston, Texas 77042 USA

FIGT Group Code: FGTFGTA

The Westchase Marriott Hotel is centrally located in the Westchase Business District and is just minutes from all of the excitement that Houston, Texas has to offer. You are just 12 minutes by car from the central business district and 32 minutes from George Bush Intercontinental Airport and 22 miles from Hobby Airport.

The hotel has 600 guest rooms including 64 suites. All rooms have telephone with message light, voice mail and data ports, high speed Internet access, AM/FM digital clock radio, cable TV with in-room pay movies, in-room coffee maker, hair dryer, iron and ironing board. Non smoking and ADA accessible rooms are available. Adult and Children's Indoor Pools, Adult and Children's Outdoor Heated pools, Whirlpool.

Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 Noon.

Hotel Reservations
Please make your hotel reservations directly with the Westchase Marriott Hotel. Special discounted hotel rooms per night will be honored until 26 February 2010:

Single Rate - $110.00
Double Rate - $110.00
Triple Rate - $110.00
Quad Rate - $110.00*

*All rates are based on the 2009 government per diem rates and are subject to change to the prevailing government per diem at the time of the conference. Reservations can be made online or by calling +1.800.452.5110 in the USA or +1.713.978.7400 outside the USA. Mention that you are with Families in Global Transition. PLEASE NOTE: A LIMITED NUMBER OF ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE GROUP RATE.

Register early. Hotel reservations received after 26 February 2010 will be provided on a space available basis at prevailing rates, the FIGT rate will not apply. A 24-hour cancellation notice is required to avoid cancellation fees.

Hotel Parking
Complimentary self parking is available. Valet parking is also available. $5/day and $10/night.

Wi-Fi
Complimentary Wi-Fi access in all meeting rooms and guest rooms is available.

Health Club Facilities
Complimentary Health Club Facilities available to all guests.

Shuttle Service
Complimentary shuttle service from the hotel to Memorial City Mall shopping area is available. The Westchase also provides complimentary shuttle service to shopping areas and dining within a three (3) mile radius.

Taxi and Shuttle Service
Super Shuttle - one-way fares: Bush Intercontinental (IAH) or Houston Hobby (HOU) to the Westchase — $28 per person (Taxi Service: Approximately $60 per way per person - up to 4 people). Shuttle Reservations should be booked at least 24 hrs in advance either online at www.supershuttle.com or by calling 1-800-258-3826 to speak with an agent.

Houston Area Attractions
Houston offers many, many things to see and experience and with the average daytime temperature in Houston in March at 60 degrees Fahrenheit, outdoor activities can also be enjoyed! If you will have free time before or after the conference, see what Houston has to offer in and around the conference location:

Bowling (4.6 mi)

Galleria Mall (5 mi)

Downtown (10 mi) - Including museums, night life, shopping and so much more

Clear Lake (30 mi) - jet-skiing, kayaking, sailing, water-skiing

Kemea Boardwalk (50 mi) - antiquing

Galviston (54 mi)

If you golf, there are many courses close to the conference:

Bear Creek Golf World (12 mi)
Memorial Park Golf Course (9 mi)
Pine Crest Golf Club (8.2 mi)
Sugar Hill Golf Course (6.8 mi)
Hermann Park Golf Course (13.1 mi)
Old Orchard (18 mi)
Sharpstown Park Golf Course (3.4 mi)

If you are bringing your family:

Children's Theater
1-713-743-2929
Theatrical plays with children themes
Fee: 7.00 USD

Houston Children's Museum
1-713-522-1138
Interactive themed activities
Fee: 5.00 USD

Houston Zoo
1-713-533-6500
Petting Zoo, themed children's events
Fee: 7.00 USD