Official Team, Band & Media Hotels
Official Team Hotel
Westin Galleria - Big Ten Team Hotel

Hotel website
713-960-8100
At the newly transformed Westin Galleria Houston, you can expect a warm welcome upon your arrival. The AAA 4-Diamond hotel overlooks Uptown Houston and is connected to The Galleria Shopping Center—the city’s top attraction and the fourth largest shopping center in North America with over 350 stores.
The hotel offers complimentary covered self-parking for all guests, complimentary wireless High Speed Internet Access in the hotel lobby, along with a complimentary Passport to Shopping which grants discounts to over 30 participating stores in The Galleria.
Official Media Hotel
JW Marriott Houston

Hotel website
713-961-1500
The majestic, 23-story JW Marriott Houston hotel near the Galleria is an exclusive luxury hotel providing exceptional accommodations and amenities, all just minutes from one of the most famous shopping districts in the world. Enjoy the convenience of a Houston Galleria hotel within easy walking distance to more than 200 exclusive stores, as well as fine-dining and entertainment.
The JW Marriott is also near many renowned museums, art galleries, parks and botanical gardens. An array of on-site hotel amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, spacious yet private rooftop indoor/outdoor connecting pool, hot tub, Starbucks coffee house and extensive meeting and event spaces.
Official Team Hotel
Hyatt Regency Houston - Big 12 Team Hotel

Hotel website
800-633-7313
Place yourself in the center of it all at Hyatt Regency Houston. Hyatt Regency Houston is excited to be the official team hotel for the Big 12, Family and Friends! The bowl has arranged a special rate for fans which cannot be booked online. Please contact Hyatt directly at 1-800-233-1234 or 713-654-1234 for reservations.
If you plan on staying at the Hyatt on New Year’s Eve, please note that you will need to secure a New Year’s Eve Celebration Package for that night. Spanning four floors and featuring two live bands, a D.J., party favors, and the famous, 50,000-balloon cascade at midnight. Houston’s largest New Year’s Eve celebration takes place downtown at Hyatt Regency Houston from 7 p.m. - 1 a.m. The hotel’s Celebration Package starts at $299 per couple party with live entertainment and balloon cascade at midnight. To confirm your reservation, please visit www.nyehouston.hyatt.com or call 800-233-1234.
Official Band Hotel
Doubletree Galleria - Big Ten Band Hotel

Hotel website
713-961-9000
Welcome to Doubletree Guest Suites Houston by the Galleria hotel — Houston’s premiere full-service, luxury hotel. We’re located in the heart of the thriving Uptown/Galleria area, famous for world-class shopping, dining, and entertainment venues and within close proximity to Reliant Center, Museum District, Houston Zoo, Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park and the Verizon Wireless Theatre.
We’re also minutes away from Houston’s Central Business District, and both Hobby Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport are 30-45 minutes away.
Official Band Hotel
Inn at the Ballpark - Big 12 Band Hotel

Hotel website
713-228-1520
Conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Houston, Inn at the Ballpark is situated at the corner of Texas Avenue and Crawford Street.
The hotel is across the street from Minute Maid Park and just steps from the business district, George R. Brown Convention Center and the new Toyota Center, as well as the Downtown Aquarium, Houston’s newest dining and entertainment attraction.
It is also an easy ride from both Bush Intercontinental and Hobby Airports.
Hotel ZaZa Houston

Hotel website
713-526-1991
Located in the one of Houston’s most upscale districts, Hotel ZaZa Houston is a premier, luxury hotel providing guests with a hideaway nearby to some of the best shopping, art galleries and museums in Texas. Perfect for a special getaway or business trip, Hotel ZaZa Houston welcomes guests to let loose and make every trip to Houston larger than life.
The truly boutique ZaZa experience will transform any previous notion you had about luxury hotels. Become a part of Hotel ZaZa Houston’s blend of opulence and unparalleled service in the posh Museum District of downtown Houston. Our boutique hotel inspires the spirit of escape with concept suites influenced by far away lands and guestrooms with upgraded amenities to pamper you while away from home.
Official Fan Hotels
The Texas Bowl has partnered with great Houston hotels for fan accommodations. To reserve a room at one of the below official hotels, click on the appropriate hotel or please go to VisitHoustonTexas.com.
More information
For other special Meineke Car Care Bowl of Texas travel packages and to find out more about what to do while in Houston, please go to VisitHoustonTexas.com.
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Official Fan Guide Houston
Let us help you plan your visit. Download the official 2011 Meineke Car Bowl of Texas Fan Guide here:
- Official Fan Guide (PDF, 3.6MB)
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