Lodging
Conference activities will be on the campus of Rice University. Lodging for Speakers and participants is available at the
- Conference rate is $129/night (double occupancy, 2 double beds or one king size bed). This room rate is available until August 1st or whenever all rooms (set aside as a part of the conferenc(room block) have been reserved, whichever comes first. PLEASE NOTE: This Hilton is the closest hotel to the world-renown Texas Medical Center - MD Anderson Cancer Center complex, and it generally has minimal to no vacancy's, therfore we encourage all prospective conference participants to reserve their lodging EARLY.
- After JUly 31 there is no guarantee of room availability and the cost will likely reflect the hotel's regular daily rate (>$200/night).
- Only ICSP2012 workshop or conference registarnts are eligible for the $129/night rate.
- Meals are not included as part of the room rate
- For Hilton guests, you can eat at the hotel or any of the restaurants in University City (via hotel shuttle).
- To reduce your lodging costs, we recommend that participants share a room. For those who will share a room, be sure to reserve a room with two double beds. Only one roommate needs to make a reservation. Request split billing during check-in/out (both room mates will need to be present during check-out, unless you make prior payment arrangements will the hotel). The conference organizers will not be coordinating room sharing.
To make reservations at the Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center:
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For additional information on conference housing, contact Christopher Smith