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For event planners who are in the practice of organizing meetings with a large percentage of visiting professionals, the main task is to find accommodations that will not only be efficient, but will contribute to the overall event experience. Location is also a concern, as it’s always best to find accommodations that provide quick and easy access to the meeting site, but are also in close proximity to some of the Houston’s more appealing attractions so that attendees can fully enjoy the city during their free time. For planners who want to give their attendees and guests the ultimate Houston experience, there’s no location quite like the Galleria area to showcase the world-class cosmopolitan amenities of the Bayou City.
The Galleria area, also known as Houston’s Uptown District, is an international center of fashion, commerce and trade. Accented by upscale dining establishments and renowned nightlife venues, it’s the top destination in Houston for visitors on business. The Galleria itself is reason enough alone to warrant the global attraction; with more than 2.4 million square-feet of retail space, three offices and two hotels, it’s a metropolis in and of itself. Retailing giants such as Nordstrom, Macy’s, Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Sax Fifth Avenue, Gucci and Tiffany & Co. call the Galleria home. Housed in stunning architecture and a series of stunning glass atriums, the more than 375 stores and restaurants attract 24 million visitors each year. Chances are your incoming attendees will be among them.
The Galleria area is also the site of Houston’s largest and most respected hotel facilities. From boutique accommodations to large-scale ballrooms, the collection of hotels in the vicinity of the Galleria represents the ultimate in personal luxury and versatile meeting space. In fact, based on our experience with several of these fine institutions, we’d say it’s entirely possible for planners to stage every facet of their itinerary within the Uptown District. And even if you have no choice but to stage your event in another part of town, we still recommend utilizing the Galleria area’s world-famous hotels. Unmatched guest amenities and close access to peerless shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities are well worth the short commute to surrounding meeting facilities.
The Westin Galleria Houston is located directly inside the famous shopping center and provides guests with direct access to the myriads of shops, restaurants and an indoor skating rink. Its 487 guest rooms, 30 suites, and three luxury suites were designed with the business traveler in mind, as each is outfitted with flat screen televisions and an efficient work station. A clean, contemporary ambiance is created by light cherry wood accents and refreshing green hues. With beautiful views of the Uptown District and top-of-the-line hotel amenities, including in-room safes, high-speed wireless Internet, and Heavenly Bed® and Heavenly Bath® furnishings, accommodations at The Westin Galleria are a haven of comfort for business travelers and vacationers alike.
The Westin Galleria Houston also features 70,625 square-feet of meeting space, which encompasses 36 meeting rooms that can accommodate groups ranging in size from 8 to more than 26,000. At 26,035 square-feet, Woodway Hall is the facility’s largest meeting space. In addition to traditional seating arrangements, Woodway Hall makes for an excellent trade show venue thanks to a versatile floor plan that allows for up to 168 eight-by-ten exhibit booths. Three elegant ballrooms provide stunning environments for seated banquets, and two new boardrooms make for productive and efficient executive-level conferences and business presentations. Whether it’s a classroom-style seminar or theater-style keynote address, the meeting rooms at The Westin Galleria have the flexibility to accommodate meetings of every variety.
High-speed Internet access is available in all meeting rooms at an additional charge. Planners also have the aid of an executive meeting specialist who can lend valuable assistance at every stage of the design and production process. With its versatile and open meeting spaces and first-rate services, The Westin Galleria is the ideal location for staging large-scale events in the heart of a world-famous attraction.
The Omni Houston Hotel is one of the city’s most respected accommodation facilities. The hotel’s peerless customer service is reflected in the fact that Omni Hotels was recently named one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas in 2009 by Texas Monthly. The Houston Press also named The Black Swan the Best Hotel Bar in Houston, providing guests with a stunning nightlife experience without ever having to leave the premises. The Black Swan is one of Houston’s top nightclub destinations, where some of the city’s most renowned DJs create a dance environment like no other.
The Omni Houston Hotel features 378 guest rooms and 33 luxury suites, each designed to give visitors a true respite during their business stay. Guest rooms at the Omni embody the pinnacle of guest comfort. Beautiful furnishings and stunning views of the Uptown skyline lend class and sophistication to business professionals’ stay in Houston. Room features include marble baths, plush robes, feather pillows, a fully stocked refreshment center, lighted make-up/shaving mirror and iron and ironing board. Complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access is also available.
Planners looking for a haven where their attendees can relax should point them in the direction of the Omni’s Mokara Spa and Cherón Salon. Mokara Spa offers guests a full menu of spa services, including facials, body treatments, massages, manicures and pedicures. The 7,100 square-foot facility also features a full fitness center, a couples’ treatment room and a wet treatment room. Mokara’s famed spa services include their Chardonnay Wine Therapy Signature Collection, a variety of anti-aging treatments that draw on the power of grape seed antioxidants. To finish each treatment, guests are treated to a complimentary glass of Texas Chardonnay. For the best in hair, make-up and nail services, the Cherón Salon employs a world-class artistic team that regularly attracts the city’s most elite clients. Both Mokara Spa and Cherón Salon provide the perfect amenities and environment for an afternoon of indulgent luxury.
The Galleria area, also known as Houston’s Uptown District, is an international center of fashion, commerce and trade. Accented by upscale dining establishments and renowned nightlife venues, it’s the top destination in Houston for visitors on business. The Galleria itself is reason enough alone to warrant the global attraction; with more than 2.4 million square-feet of retail space, three offices and two hotels, it’s a metropolis in and of itself. Retailing giants such as Nordstrom, Macy’s, Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Sax Fifth Avenue, Gucci and Tiffany & Co. call the Galleria home. Housed in stunning architecture and a series of stunning glass atriums, the more than 375 stores and restaurants attract 24 million visitors each year. Chances are your incoming attendees will be among them.
The Galleria area is also the site of Houston’s largest and most respected hotel facilities. From boutique accommodations to large-scale ballrooms, the collection of hotels in the vicinity of the Galleria represents the ultimate in personal luxury and versatile meeting space. In fact, based on our experience with several of these fine institutions, we’d say it’s entirely possible for planners to stage every facet of their itinerary within the Uptown District. And even if you have no choice but to stage your event in another part of town, we still recommend utilizing the Galleria area’s world-famous hotels. Unmatched guest amenities and close access to peerless shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities are well worth the short commute to surrounding meeting facilities.
The Westin Galleria Houston is located directly inside the famous shopping center and provides guests with direct access to the myriads of shops, restaurants and an indoor skating rink. Its 487 guest rooms, 30 suites, and three luxury suites were designed with the business traveler in mind, as each is outfitted with flat screen televisions and an efficient work station. A clean, contemporary ambiance is created by light cherry wood accents and refreshing green hues. With beautiful views of the Uptown District and top-of-the-line hotel amenities, including in-room safes, high-speed wireless Internet, and Heavenly Bed® and Heavenly Bath® furnishings, accommodations at The Westin Galleria are a haven of comfort for business travelers and vacationers alike.
The Westin Galleria Houston also features 70,625 square-feet of meeting space, which encompasses 36 meeting rooms that can accommodate groups ranging in size from 8 to more than 26,000. At 26,035 square-feet, Woodway Hall is the facility’s largest meeting space. In addition to traditional seating arrangements, Woodway Hall makes for an excellent trade show venue thanks to a versatile floor plan that allows for up to 168 eight-by-ten exhibit booths. Three elegant ballrooms provide stunning environments for seated banquets, and two new boardrooms make for productive and efficient executive-level conferences and business presentations. Whether it’s a classroom-style seminar or theater-style keynote address, the meeting rooms at The Westin Galleria have the flexibility to accommodate meetings of every variety.
High-speed Internet access is available in all meeting rooms at an additional charge. Planners also have the aid of an executive meeting specialist who can lend valuable assistance at every stage of the design and production process. With its versatile and open meeting spaces and first-rate services, The Westin Galleria is the ideal location for staging large-scale events in the heart of a world-famous attraction.
The Omni Houston Hotel is one of the city’s most respected accommodation facilities. The hotel’s peerless customer service is reflected in the fact that Omni Hotels was recently named one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas in 2009 by Texas Monthly. The Houston Press also named The Black Swan the Best Hotel Bar in Houston, providing guests with a stunning nightlife experience without ever having to leave the premises. The Black Swan is one of Houston’s top nightclub destinations, where some of the city’s most renowned DJs create a dance environment like no other.
The Omni Houston Hotel features 378 guest rooms and 33 luxury suites, each designed to give visitors a true respite during their business stay. Guest rooms at the Omni embody the pinnacle of guest comfort. Beautiful furnishings and stunning views of the Uptown skyline lend class and sophistication to business professionals’ stay in Houston. Room features include marble baths, plush robes, feather pillows, a fully stocked refreshment center, lighted make-up/shaving mirror and iron and ironing board. Complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access is also available.
Planners looking for a haven where their attendees can relax should point them in the direction of the Omni’s Mokara Spa and Cherón Salon. Mokara Spa offers guests a full menu of spa services, including facials, body treatments, massages, manicures and pedicures. The 7,100 square-foot facility also features a full fitness center, a couples’ treatment room and a wet treatment room. Mokara’s famed spa services include their Chardonnay Wine Therapy Signature Collection, a variety of anti-aging treatments that draw on the power of grape seed antioxidants. To finish each treatment, guests are treated to a complimentary glass of Texas Chardonnay. For the best in hair, make-up and nail services, the Cherón Salon employs a world-class artistic team that regularly attracts the city’s most elite clients. Both Mokara Spa and Cherón Salon provide the perfect amenities and environment for an afternoon of indulgent luxury.
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