# NAPE Summit 2027 hotels: where to stay 3 to 5 Feb 2027, Wednesday to Friday · George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston Independent guide Oil, gas and energy deals · 18 and over NAPE Summit is the energy industry's marketplace for buying, selling and trading prospects and producing properties. The organizer speaks of thousands of attendees and hundreds of exhibitors, with deals across many energy sectors. [More on the official site](https://napeexpo.com/summit/nape-summit.html) ## Hotels by time to the hall The 5 hotels closest to **Halls A to E**, along a [route we calculated](https://venuenights.com/about/#method). The expo fills the George R. Brown, with the registration desk on its first floor. ### Closest to Halls A to E - **Marriott Marquis Houston** (Skybridge): 1 min walk to Halls A to E (walking route). Joined to the convention center by a skybridge, per the GRB - **Hilton Americas-Houston** (Skybridge): 4 min walk to Halls A to E (walking route). Joined to the convention center by a skybridge, per the GRB - **Hampton Inn Houston Downtown**: 4 min walk to Halls A to E (walking route). 710 Crawford St - **Embassy Suites by Hilton Houston Downtown**: 5 min walk to Halls A to E (walking route). 1515 Dallas St - **The Westin Houston Downtown**: 6 min walk to Halls A to E (walking route). 1520 Texas Ave 17 hotels within a 15-minute walk of GRB. Ranked by travel time only, no paid placement. Walking routes calculated on 13 Oct 2026 from [OpenStreetMap data](https://venuenights.com/about/#method). [All 17 hotels near the George R. Brown Convention Center](https://venuenights.com/george-r-brown-convention-center/#hotels) Hotels a little further from the halls often cost less. The venue guide also lists [cheaper areas a short ride away](https://venuenights.com/george-r-brown-convention-center/#cheaper). - **Official blocks: 11 hotels**: NAPE holds rooms at 11 downtown hotels, from the Hilton Americas-Houston next door to the Hyatt Regency Houston about a mile away. Compare here if the block hotels do not fit. - **Two expo days**: Exhibits are open Thu 4 Feb, 9 am to 5:30 pm, and Fri 5 Feb, 9 am to 1 pm. - **18 and over**: Every NAPE Expo attendee must be at least 18 years old; business attire is strongly recommended. - **Icebreaker on Wednesday**: The summit opens with an icebreaker on Wed 3 Feb from 5 to 7 pm, so plan to arrive that day. ## Getting around during NAPE Summit - **Two airports**: NAPE puts Bush Intercontinental (IAH) 18 miles and Hobby (HOU) 10 miles from the convention center. - **Parking**: The Avenida North Garage has 1,848 spaces and a skybridge to the convention center; check the [GRB parking page](https://www.grbhouston.com/attendees/parking/) for which garages are open. ## When to book for NAPE Summit We have no booking data specific to NAPE Summit yet. Expected demand: high. Book: early; NAPE has not published a hotel block deadline. [Booking times for all events at this venue](https://venuenights.com/george-r-brown-convention-center/#when) ## NAPE Summit 2027 at a glance - **Dates**: 3 to 5 Feb 2027, Wednesday to Friday - **Registration**: Register on the [organizer's site](https://napeexpo.com/summit/nape-summit.html). - **Expo hubs**: Thursday education sessions in hubs for prospects, minerals and non-op, renewables, critical minerals, data centers, bitcoin mining and offshore. - **Meals on the floor**: An expo lunch with a keynote on Thursday and an expo brunch on Friday, for expo floor attendees. This guide is independent and not part of NAPE or its housing program. ## NAPE Summit hotel questions ### When is NAPE Summit 2027? NAPE Summit runs from 3 to 5 Feb 2027 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, with the exhibits open on Thursday 4 and Friday 5 Feb. ### Which hotels are in the NAPE block? Eleven downtown hotels, among them the Hilton Americas-Houston, Embassy Suites, Four Seasons, Westin, JW Marriott and Hyatt Place. The Marriott Marquis, joined to the convention center, is not in the block. Book 1 to 5 rooms or a group of 6 or more through the NAPE hotel page. ### Is there an age limit at NAPE? Yes. All NAPE Expo attendees must be at least 18. Students can buy a pass on site with a valid student ID. ### Where do I park for NAPE? In the Avenida North Garage, 1,848 spaces with a skybridge to the convention center and the Marriott Marquis. Some GRB garages were closed or not yet open in October 2026, so check the [GRB parking page](https://www.grbhouston.com/attendees/parking/) before you drive. ### What should I wear to NAPE? Business attire, which the organizer strongly recommends. Wi-Fi is free throughout the convention center. ## About this guide VenueNights is independent and not affiliated with NAPE, its housing partners or the George R. Brown Convention Center. ### Sources - [NAPE: NAPE Summit (marketplace, age limit, registration desk, dress, students, Wi-Fi)](https://napeexpo.com/summit/nape-summit.html) - [NAPE: expo schedule (exhibit hours, icebreaker, hubs, meals)](https://napeexpo.com/summit/nape-summit/events/expo.html) - [NAPE: hotel blocks (11 hotels)](https://napeexpo.com/summit/nape-summit/travel-housing/hotel-blocks.html) - [NAPE: airports](https://napeexpo.com/summit/nape-summit/travel-housing/airports.html) - [George R. Brown Convention Center: parking (Avenida North Garage, garage status)](https://www.grbhouston.com/attendees/parking/) > Markdown version of https://venuenights.com/events/nape-summit/ for AI assistants and agents. Times and texts are the same as on the page; hotel prices and availability are live on the page through booking partners, so this file has no booking links.