YAPC::NA 2007

June 25-27, Houston, TX

Accommodations

There are a few on campus options as well as off campus options for your stay during YAPC.

For purchasing extended on-campus accommodations, please visit the Extended Housing page.

Dormitory

Oberholtzer Hall (OB) is centrally located in the Quads. Residents will find many offices there including Housing Services, Area Coordinator, Residence Halls Association (RHA), Urban Experience, Residential Life, and the Executive Director. The OB Service Center provides mail service, faxing, photocopying, change, 1Card services, and more. OB cafeteria and the convenience store are located on the south side of OB. The OB Ballroom, located on the 2nd floor, holds many events. Some Honors classes are held on the 3rd floor of OB. Floor plans and more information are available here.

A dining location map is available, as well as a shuttle routes map.

Internet connectivity is available in Oberholtzer Hall via wireless (in some areas)and wired connections. In addition, wireless connectivity is available in the dining rooms, the OB Ballroom, and most academic buildings on campus.

Campus wireless locations map (pdf version).

Room pricing: (check-in: 1:00p; check-out: 11:00a)

Meal Pricing:

Additional dinning options in the UC can be found here.

Club Quarters

Club Quarters of Houston, Texas, provides high- end accommodations in the center of the downtown business and entertainment districts. This modern-style hotel was built inside a restored landmark building that resides three blocks from Bayou Place - downtown's new area for trendy restaurants, nightlife and museums - and within eight blocks of Minute Maid Park. Both Houston Hobby and Intercontinental Airports are located within 20 miles of the hotel.

This hotel is convenient to Houston's light rail, trolley and underground tunnels connecting major buildings in the area.

720 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77002
800-246-8357

Quick Amenities

Google Map's directions
4.5 miles from UH
Club Quarters on Hotels.com

# of Rooms in Conference block: 35
Available Date Ranges: 06/23/2007 - 06/30/2007
Rate: $99
Room Type: Standard
Group code: UH0624
Cutoff date for making reservation: May 24, 2007

When making a reservation, identify yourself with the University of Houston and give the group code "UH0624"
To make a reservation, call the Club Quarters Reservations Office during business hours at 212-575-0006.

Rate is based on single occupancy. $15.00 charge per extra person per room.

Private Apartments - Cullen Oaks

In Cullen Oaks they have indicated that they have 100 spaces in 2 bedroom 1 bathroom apartments (sounds like they have 50 rooms). Each bedroom is private and can accommodate 1 person.

Room prices are $35 per day and includes a linen package

Cullen Oaks website
Google Map directions

Quick Amenities

Community Amenities

Unit Amenities

On campus Hilton

Attendees wishing to stay in more luxurious accommodations while remaining on campus can stay at the Hilton University of Houston Hotel and Conference Center. Located directly across the street from the University Center, the Hilton University of Houston Hotel and Conference Center not only provides the quality and services you have come to expect from the Hilton name, but is also an integral part of the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management. It serves as a unique, real world laboratory for students and faculty. The facility provides 40,000 square feet of meeting space, 22 meeting rooms, three ballrooms, fine dining in Eric's restaurant, specialty dinners in Barron's restaurant (prepared by students of the college), 85 guest rooms and 6 suites.

Hilton University of Houston
4800 Calhoun Rd, Houston, Texas, United States 77004-2610
Tel: 1-713-741-2447 Fax: 1-713-743-2498

Check-in: 4:00p
Check-out: 12:00p

YAPC discounts

$99 for a single
$109 for a double
20 rooms available
If you call to make a reservation, mention that it's for the Yet Another Perl Conference (or maybe just Perl Conference)

Standard Prices

Standard rate is $149 (1 King or 2 Doubles)
Executive floor rate is $169 (1 King Bed 1 Bedroom)

Off campus alternatives

Houston International Hostel