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128th Annual Session
September 8 -12, 2008
Houston





Houston, Texas

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HyattHouston Hyatt Regency Houston
1200 Louisiana Street
Houston, Texas 77002
713.654.1234
$125 plus 17% tax
sgl/dbl/tpl/quad occupancy
Reservsations: 800.223.1234
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An outstanding hotel experience awaits you at Hyatt Regency Houston. Our downtown Houston luxury hotel invites you to take advantage of all our gracious onsite amenities. Business travelers will appreciate such touches as complimentary shuttle to downtown offices, 24-hour business center, extensive meeting facilities, wireless Internet and upgraded Business Plan guestrooms. Our ideal location in the heart of downtown gives you easy access to the convention center, entertainment and business centers. Allow our experienced concierge and staff to assist you during your stay at our luxury hotel in Houston, to ensure the most enjoyable visit possible.

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Enjoy views of downtown from these welcoming Houston accommodations, featuring one king featherbed. Deluxe amenities in these gracious Houston Texas accommodations include high-speed wireless Internet via T-Mobile (at an additional charge), luxurious Portico bath products, 24-hour fitness center access and outdoor pool. Connecting rooms are available based on availability. Amenities
  • Hairdryer , Room service during regular hours, 25 inch or larger TV, Video on demand, Dual line phones , Voicemail , Crib upon request, High-speed Internet access , Individual heat control , Safe deposit boxes near front desk , Video Checkout , Iron/ironing board , Coffee maker , Cable/satellite TV channels , AM/FM clock radio , Speakerphone , Concierge during regular hours , Dataport , Individual air conditioning control , Rollaways upon request, T-Mobile HotSpot throughout hotel.


Restaurants
Local Restaurants

Amazing views. Innovative cuisine. Spectacular service. These are just part of what you will experience when you visit any of our exceptional downtown Houston restaurants at Hyatt Regency. Whether you are celebrating a special event with a loved one, working out the details of a business deal, or relaxing with friends, you'll find just the right setting and tempting menu choices to suit your mood. From your first cup of coffee in Whistler’s Walk to a late night treat in your guestroom, satisfy all your cravings in our Houston Texas restaurants and lounge.

Take advantage of our exciting new service, Hyatt E-Concierge, to pre-arrange your dining reservations at Hyatt Regency Houston. Whether you are planning a special family gathering or an important business dinner, you can use our electronic concierge system to reserve your table, right online. Simply book your stay through Hyatt.com, or call 800-233-1234, and request an email confirmation of your hotel reservation. You will then receive a custom email from our hotel general manager, with links to all the extensive services you can reserve in advance. Use E-Concierge to order a welcome basket be sent to a room, to book a tee time at a local golf course or for any other special requests you may have to make your stay as ideal as possible. 


Atrium
Enjoy American favorites at Atrium Restaurant, located only steps away from the Park Bar. Our three-meal restaurant prepares everything wth the finest ingredients. Savor a delicious omelette or treat yourself to our famous soups, salads, mouth-watering entrees, and tantalizing desserts. Hours: 6:30am - 11:00pm 

Shula's
Now Open! Shula's Steak House Enter Shula's - owned by the pickiest pro football Hall of Fame coach turned restaurateur - and learn the secret to the Shula Cut ®. "We feature the biggest and best steaks, so it's fitting to be here in Texas – where everything is bigger," said Don Shula, who won 347 games during his NFL coaching career. Shula's invokes a casual stadium atmosphere by combining dark wood floors with a riot of colorful sports memorabilia on the walls - and menus that are hand painted on official NFL footballs. Sink your teeth into a 48-ounce Porterhouse seared to perfection, and join the 48-Ounce Club (currently boasting 30,000 members) if you finish it! Order Crab Mac & Cheese and you'll be spoiled for life. Discover the next great reason to dine in at our downtown Houston restaurants when you join us at Shula's Steak House.
Savor substantial lunches featuring:
  • Crispy Tempura Shrimp Salad - with napa cabbage, julienne carrots, red onion and peppers with ginger-sesame dressing
  • Black & Blue Salad – blackened tenderloin tips, gorgonzola, tomatoes and crispy onions on mixed greens served with house blue cheese dressing
  • Lobster Ravioli – with sherry cream and lobster filling served over braised garlic spinach
Superb dinner entrees featuring The Shula Cut ® of custom center cut Premium Black Angus brand steaks:
  • 48 oz Porterhouse Steak – join the 48 ounce club if you finish this at the restaurant!
  • 16 oz New York Strip Steak – aged to perfection
  • 22 oz Cowboy Steak – with just a hint of "cooked over an open fire" flavor
  • 12 oz Filet Mignon – the cut, the texture and the enhanced flavor of Premium Angus beef
Delectable desserts including:
  • A light, airy Chocolate Soufflé confection for two
  • Crème Brulee with a thin-crack caramel glaze
  • Apple Cobbler topped with crumbled streusel and caramel
  • Molten Lava chocolate cake served with steaming dense cocoa center
Menus
Click here to view our lunch menu.
Click here to view our dinner menu.

Breakfast Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., daily
Lunch Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Dinner Hours:
5:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., daily
Private dining: 713-375-4709 Reservations: 713-375-4777

Spindletop
LocateL high atop the Hyatt Regency Houston, features innovative steak and seafood fare laced with colors and textures by Executive Chef Jean Moysan that are designed to appeal to the senses. Incredible views from our perch on the 32nd floor combine with equally incredible cuisine, to provide an unmatched dining experience. The elegant atmosphere and superb service create the perfect setting for your most important gatherings, from business dinners to celebrating special personal moments.

Savor the specialty signature creations that have turned Spindeltop into the premier choice among Houston restaurants, such as:
  • Rosemary Beef Tenderloin Skewer - served with sage, merlot and tomato glace; on a creamy chickpea puree
  • Mussels Mariniere - fresh mussels steamed with coconut milk and pecorino crostini
  • Pan Roasted Black Bass - in a bed of white bean ragout, tobacco onion, poblano jam and basil crisp
  • 10 oz. Peppered Filet Mignon - with flamed goat cheese, scalloped potatoes and a caramelized shallot demi
  • Rainbow Stracci Pasta - with artichoke hearts and portabellini mushrooms in a golden tomato sauce with feta cheese
  • Strawberry Gazpacho - A blend of strawberries and Chambord liquor companied with mascarpone cheese ravioli
  • Martini White Chocolate Cheesecake - with amaretto liquor and a forest berry cascade topped with crisp tuile

Click here to view our entire tempting menu

Cuisine:
Steak and Seafood
Dress Code:
Dressy or Business Casual
No jeans or tennis shoes please
Dinner Hours:
Tuesday through Thursday, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Please visit opentable.com for reservations.


Hotel Shops


Revivance Salon
Our full-service salon offers a complete range of hair and nail treatments, designed to pamper and relax. Treat yourself to a manicure and pedicure, or add a glamorous touch to a special evening with a new hairdo.
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
For more information, call 713-655-8646 or email info@revivancesalon.com


Enterprise Rent-A-Car
The convenience of onsite car rental gives you flexibility and mobility when you need it. Take advantage of some unexpected free time to explore the exciting areas outside the city. Reserve your car in advance, or stop by our location in the motor lobby to make arrangements.
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to noon



Decafe Gift Shop
Forgot a favorite toiletry item? Visit our gift and sundry shop and check out our wide assortment of supplies, from toothpaste to contact lens solution. Pick up a book or magazine for a relaxing break in your spacious guestroom. We also offer an array of snacks and beverages, as well as souvenirs to bring home from your stay in Houston.
Hours: Open 24 hours



Parking

Hyatt Regency Houston offers several parking options for our guests' convenience:
Overnight Valet Parking: $25 per night. Includes taxes and in/out privileges
Self-Parking: $16.00 per day. This is a city-owned parking lot next door to the hotel. No in/out privileges.
Limited parking for eight vans, maximum, is available in the hotel valet parking. All other vans, as well as motor homes and vehicles over 9' should park in the self-parking lot.



Directions

To Local Attractions
Centrally located, Hyatt Regency Houston is a quick 8-10 block walk from Minute Maid Park and the Toyota Center. The hotel offers shuttle service to Minute Maid Park.

From George Bush Intercontinental Airport (26 miles): Take Beltway 8 west to I-45 South. Exit at McKinney (left). Take McKinney to Milam. Turn right. Proceed 3 blocks to Polk. Cross Louisiana street and enter motor lobby on right at the corner of Louisiana and Polk.

From Hobby Airport (12 miles): Take 45 North and exit Scott St onto St. Joseph Pkwy. Turn right on Lousiana St. The hotel will be on your left.

From Points East: Take I-10 West, then merge onto I-45 South. Follow remaining directions from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to hotel.
From Points North: Take I-45 South. Follow remaining directions from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to hotel.
From Points West: Take I-10 East, then merge onto I-45 South. Follow remaining directions from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to hotel.

Attractions
Local Attractions
Perfectly situated just minutes from prime downtown attractions, you’ll find museums, sports arenas, entertainment and more are easily within reach of our luxurious Houston hotel. Take in a show at one of the theaters or performing arts centers. Enjoy myriad museums, from children’s or fine arts to health or natural science. Cheer on your favorite team, including the Astros, Rockets or Texans. Wander through the many parks, take the kids to the zoo, or simply find a new favorite nightspot to relax in after a day of meetings. Whether visiting for business, family fun or both, you’ll discover plenty of Houston Texas attractions to keep you going from morning till night!


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