TeachJava 2002 Workshop

Hotel Information

Making a reservation

• If you prefer not to share a room, please contact the hotel directly to reserve a room. We encourage you to use of the hotels listed below that offer a discount. Please make your reservation by telephone and identify yourself with the 'Rice Computer Science Workshop' to obtain the discount rate. Do not use hotels' web reservation forms.

• If you wish to share a room, please send Donna Jares the below information. If possible, she will match you up with a rooommate at The Best Western, the workshop's preferred hotel.
  
• Your full name
• School Affiliation
• Home Address
• Home Telephone #
• Preferred e-mail address
• Anticipated arrival and departure dates
  
• Smoking or NonSmoking Room
• Other: are you a snorer? are you used to snorers? Previous attendees have kindly offered such useful information.

Preferred Hotel: Best Western - Note: No kitchen in standard rooms.
Distance from Rice campus: 1.04 miles
6400 Main St.
Houston, Texas 77030
Reservations: 800-780-7234 (Toll Free)
Telephone: 713-522-2811
Fax: 713-522-2607

Single or Double Room: $69*

The Best Western Plaza Hotel & Suites at Medical Center is conveniently located in the heart of the renowned Texas Medical Center and Rice University. Amenities include a breakfast bar and a shuttle to Rice campus.

Recommended Hotel:
Residence Inn by Marriott
Distance from Rice campus: 2.49 miles
7710 South Main Street
Houston, TX 77030
Reservations: 888-236-2427 (Toll Free)
Telephone: 713-660-7993
Fax: 1-713-660-8019

Single (w/ sofa bed): $76* Note: Previous attendees have found the sofa bed satisfactorily comfortable.
Double $86*

The Residence Inn Houston - Medical Center/Astrodome is conveniently located near the Texas Medical Center and the Reliant Astrodome. Each suite is complete with a fully-equipped kitchen. Amenities incude hot breakfast daily, soda and snack buffet, and a shuttle to Rice campus and nearby sites.

*Note: 11% room tax is not included in room rates.

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If you experience any difficulties making reservations with these hotels, please contact Donna Jares by e-mail at djares@rice.edu, or by phone at (713) 348-5198.