Hotel Information

The 2006 COABE Conference will be held at the beautiful Westin Galleria and Westin Oaks complex.  Located within the prestigious Galleria shopping and entertainment complex in uptown Houston, this facility boasts the world's largest hotel lobby. The distance between the two hotels is only 500 feet and conference attendees enjoy and benefit from the 3-5 minute walk through the Galleria shopping mecca. Attractions and local information.

Hotel Reservations

Important Information!!! Both Westin hotels are full. A block of rooms at the conference rate of $85 is available at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel Southwest, 2828 Southwest Freeway, Houston. The hotel is located about about 3.5 miles from the conference site. The COABE 06 Planning Committee has hired a bus to run from 7:30 to 9:30 each morning and from 5:30 to 9:30 each evening. Call 800-368-7764 to reserve a room. You MUST ask for for (the actual name spelled out) Commission on Adult Basic Education do not use the word COABE as that block is full.

Additional Galleria-area Hotels

The Westin Oaks Houston - This hotel is now booked and has no more conference rooms.
5011 Westheimer at Post Oak Houston, Texas 77056 United States
Phone (713) 960-8100 Fax (713) 960-6554

The Westin Galleria Houston - This hotel is now booked and has no more conference rooms.
5060 West Alabama Houston, Texas 77056 United States
Phone (713) 960-8100 Fax (713) 960-6553

Hotel Rates at the Westin Hotels

 $85.00 - single and double
 $15.00 for each additional person in the room
 $25.00 for additional bedding

You must mention you are attending the COABE Conference to obtain the $85 rate. One night deposit per room reservation is required prior to cut-off date. Deposit will be returned with 48-hour cancellation notice. 17% current state & local tax rate.

**As of January 2006 both Westin hotels will be 100% smoke-free. There are no smoking rooms or areas in either hotel.