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Travel and Accomodation
Symposium Hotel and Venue
Accommodations are not included in the registration fee, but SPE has arranged a room block to save you time and money. Call the hotel directly and provide the group code SPE, or click the link below to book your hotel room at the attendee rate.
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center
1601 Lake Robbins Drive
The Woodlands, Texas 77380 US
+1. 281.367.9797
The room rate is 245 USD.
The SPE rate is only guaranteed until 3 March 2023.
To avoid online housing scams, book your housing through the official link or directly with the hotel
Directions and Parking
Terminal E Arrivals Curbside Closure
On-site parking: 6 USD hourly, 22 USD daily
Valet parking: 23 USD daily
Complimentary off-site parking: Town Center garage on Six Pines with walking sky bridge access to Level 3 of the conference center.
View the Woodlands Town Center Map for parking locations.
NOTE: Please DO NOT park in the movie theater parking lot nearby. It is not a parking lot for The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center. It is a tow-away zone for non-patrons.
Visa Information
Attendees from countries that require a US visa for entry are reminded that the process of obtaining a visa may take several months. Create an official SPE invitation letter that you can print and use in obtaining a visa. Please note that this letter does not guarantee that you will be granted a visa, nor does it commit SPE to assist you in obtaining a visa.
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Upcoming Events
There is never a shortage of cultural attractions and things-to-do in San Antonio. Here's a list of the events that are happening around town this weekend!
Nightlife Districts
There's never a dull moment when it comes to San Antonio's nightlife scene with numerous nightlife districts to explore:
Restaurants
San Antonio's restaurants’ culinary traditions blend with new, homegrown talent from the Culinary Institute of America San Antonio for a food and drink scene bursting with flavor and fun.
Attractions
A few of our favorite family outings outside of San Antonio:
Museums
Thanks to the San Antonio Museum District, San Antonio become an internationally-recognized arts center.