Hotels near the George R. Brown Convention Center

Houston, TexasHalls A to EDowntown HoustonUpdated 13 Oct 2026

The George R. Brown Convention Center lines Avenida de las Americas in downtown Houston, run by Houston First. Its five main halls sit side by side on one level, and two hotels connect to it by skybridge. More on the official site Map

Biggest events here: IMAGEISCNAPE Summit

George R. Brown Convention Center seen from Discovery Green, Houston

At a glance

  • Shortest walkMarriott Marquis (1 min) and Hilton Americas-Houston (4 min), both by skybridge.
  • METRORailConvention District station on the Green and Purple Lines is at the convention center.
  • One buildingHalls A to E run side by side on Level 1, with two rideshare zones out front.
  • When to bookBig shows fill the two skybridge hotels first. Book a rate with free cancellation as soon as your dates are set.
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Where to stay, by time to the entrance

Times are to Halls A to E, along a route we calculated.

17 hotels within a 15-minute walk. Ranked by travel time only, no paid placement. Walking routes calculated on 13 Oct 2026 from OpenStreetMap data. Bars use one 0 to 30 min scale.

George R. Brown Convention Center, HoustonYour stay2 Feb to 5 Feb · 3 nights
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When to book

Exhibiting or speaking? Check your event's official housing block first. Organizers often hold rooms at negotiated rates. We are independent and not part of any official program.

  • NAPE Summit3 to 5 Feb 2027, Wednesday to Friday
    high demandBook: early; NAPE has not published a hotel block deadline
  • high demandBook: by 25 Jan 2027 through the AHA housing service
  • IMAGE30 Aug to 2 Sep 2027, Monday to Thursday
    medium to high demandBook: once the 2027 housing opens on the organizer's site

Demand levels are our estimate from event size, not live availability.

Cheaper or further out

Midtown, by METRORail

Hotels in Midtown, south of downtown; METRORail into downtown, then a short walk or a transfer to the Convention District station.

Near Hobby Airport

Hotels by William P. Hobby Airport, about 10 miles from the convention center; traffic decides the time.

Know before you go

Getting there

  • METRORailConvention District station on the Green and Purple Lines is at the convention center; trains come every 12 to 18 minutes.
  • From IAHMETRO bus route 500 runs from Bush Intercontinental Terminal E to downtown every 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Taxi and rideshareTwo zones on Avenida de las Americas: outside Hall B at the north end and outside Hall E at the south end. Taxis charge a flat fare within downtown.
  • ParkingThe Avenida North Garage has 1,848 spaces and a skybridge to the convention center and the Marriott Marquis.

Halls & entrances

  • Halls A to EFive halls on Level 1 along Avenida de las Americas make more than 500,000 square feet in one space; Halls A3 and B3 are on Level 3.
  • Meeting spaceUp to 88 meeting rooms, the 31,000 sq ft Grand Ballroom and the General Assembly Theater with 3,600 seats.
  • Two skybridge hotelsThe Hilton Americas-Houston and the Marriott Marquis Houston connect to the building by skybridge.
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Questions people ask

Which hotels are closest to the George R. Brown Convention Center?

The Marriott Marquis (1 min) and the Hilton Americas-Houston (4 min) are the closest on foot from the halls, on our walking route; both are joined to the building by skybridge.

How big is the George R. Brown?

About 1.8 million square feet in all, with more than 700,000 square feet of exhibit space in seven halls, according to the venue.

Is the convention center being expanded?

Yes. A new building, GRB South, is planned to open in May 2028, Houston First says.

Where can I stay for less?

In Midtown, about half an hour by METRORail, or near Hobby Airport. See cheaper or further out for the travel times.

About this guide

VenueNights is independent. We are not the official housing bureau of any event and not affiliated with the George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston First, the City of Houston or event organizers. Last checked 13 Oct 2026.

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