DCAC Fitness

Location

JW Marriott Hotel Houston: 5150 Westeimer, Houston, TX. 77056. Conveniently located in the heart of the Galleria District and 7 miles west of downtown, stands the impressive 23-story JW Marriott Hotel. During your stay visit the extensive state-of-the-art fitness center featuring Life Fitness equipment, massage treatment room, wet / dry sauna, indoor / outdoor pool, whirlpool, cardiovascular machines equipped with LCD televisions, racquetball and basketball courts.

Special Hotel Rates

The JW Marriott Hotel is offering specially discounted room rates for DCAC participants. Only $139.00 for single, $139.00 for double, $149.00 for triple & $149.00 for quad occupancy! Hurry and reserve your room today. To make your sleeping room reservation, please call the JW Marriott directly at 1-713-961-1500 or call 1-800-228-9290. If you wish to reserve a room online, you may do so at www.jwmarriotthouston.com. To receive these special rates, you MUST specify that you are an attendee of the DCAC Houston ’12 Fitness Education Conference & Trade Show. Special DCAC rates apply only to reservations made before March 22, 2012 After this date, reservations will be accepted based on availability and are subject to regular hotel rates.

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Food Options

The hotel has many food options/restaurants within walking distance including the Galleria Mall just across the street. In addition, the JW Marriott offers the South Coast Grill on premises offering a casual gourmet experience for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as the Lobby Bar for a beverage or a light meal. DCAC and the JW Marriott will be offering cash concessions (including beverages, snacks, fruits, yogurt, and sandwiches) to give attendees easy and quick solutions for meals during the Fitness Education Conference Weekend (Friday through Sunday).

Parking

Overnight Valet parking is $29.23; Daily valet parking is $15
Self parking ranges from $6 – to a max of $17
Overnight self parking is $17

There are other parking lots in the immediate Galleria area, within walking distance, that may be less expensive.

Tips For Your Trip

You will be moving quickly from session to session and sometimes from one location to the other, so pack accordingly. You might want to bring a sweatshirt or cover-up with you to sessions each day in case you get cold during those times when you aren’t exercising. The conference and tradeshow are a great networking opportunity, so don’t forget to bring your business cards. Many participants bring snacks with them such as bagels, crackers, energy bars, etc. Please note that NO audio taping, videotaping, or photographing will be permitted at any time in any conference activity sessions except by authorized personnel. As a courtesy to others, please turn your cell phone off while in sessions. In response to attendee requests and to preserve the educational atmosphere and safety of all participants, children and babies are not allowed in sessions.

Traveling by Airport

The closest airports are the Houston Intercontinental (IAH) and Houston/William P. Hobby (HOU).

Traveling By Car

If you’ll be traveling by car, please refer to the driving directions below.

From Airport Houston Intercontinental – IAH

Hotel direction: 27.0 mi SW Driving directions: Take JFK Blvd to Beltway 8 West to 45 South to 610 West/South. Exit Westheimer and turn right. Hotel entrance is past the 2nd stop light (McCue St.) on the right before Sage Rd. Estimated taxi fare: 60.0 USD (one way)

From Airport Houston/William P Hobby – HOU

Hotel direction: 16.0 mi NW Driving directions: Take Airport Blvd. to 45 North to 610 West/North. Exit Westheimer and turn left. Hotel is past the 2nd stop light (McCue St.) on the right before Sage Rd. Estimated taxi fare: 50.0 USD (one way)

Nearby Attractions

Why not make it a family vacation! With the following family activities there is surely something for everyone: The Galleria Shopping Mall, Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park, Houston Comets at Toyota Center, Houston Rockets at Toyota Center, Houston Texans at Reliant Park, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, The Museum District, IMAX Theatre, Houston Zoo, Space Center Houston NASA, San Jacinto Monument and Museum, Battleship Texas State Historic Site and Galveston Island Beach. Bring the family and enjoy all the fun activities Houston has to offer.