Note:  To allow ISEE to maximize the number of participants we can support, ISEE typically does not pay for accommodations and ground transportation for participants to attend the Design Institutes.

Please see information about Travel Funding for Design Institutes HERE.

However, we understand finding lodging can be challenging, and have the following recommendations:

Houston Design Institute, Friday April 24 - Sunday April 26, 2019

Begins: Friday, April 24, 1:00 PM
Ends: Sunday, April 26, 3:00 PM

LODGING SUGGESTIONS: Closest Option would be the University of Houston Hilton: 5 minute walk to University of Houston. Rate: Double -Approximately $200

Other option that is fairly nearby: Holiday Inn Express: Rate: Double -Approximately $220

Other options that are a distance from the University (would require a car or taxi): Note, the properties below offer a ‘State Contracted rate’. When booking you need to ask for the ‘State Contracted rate’ and indicate you are traveling for a meeting at the University of Houston.

HILTON AMERICAS | Rates: Double - Approximately $135.00

HOLIDAY INN DOWNTOWN | Rates: Double - Approximately $129.00

WYNDHAM MEDICAL CENTER | Rates: Double - Approximately $135.00

UC Santa Cruz Design Institute, Friday May 1 - Sunday May 3, 2019

Begins: Friday, May 1, 1:00 PM
Ends: Sunday, May 3, 3:00 PM

Lodging Recommendations:

UCSC rates available at the following properties:

Fairfield Inn & Suites: use the corporate code "UC0" to recieve the UCSC rate. Approximately $165 + taxes per night, double-occupancy (two beds).

Mission Inn. Call 831-425-5455 to book your room. Tell them you are attending a workshop at UC Santa Cruz to receive the UC discount. Approximate rate: $249 + taxes per night, double-occupancy (two beds). Convenient location, includes coffee and breakfast, free parking, hottub and sauna.

Beach Street Inn & Suites. Call 831-423-3031 to book your room.Tell them you are attending a workshop at UC Santa Cruz to receive the UC discount. Rate: $249 + taxes per night, double-occupancy (two beds).

Right at the Beach Boardwalk, Complimentary Espresso Bar, $15 per day parking fee, year-round heated pool.

Hotel Paradox, use the corporate code "UC0" to recieve the UCSC rate. Approximately $309 + taxes per night, double-occupancy (two beds).

There are many Airbnbs and VRBOs in the Santa Cruz area.