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I f you plan on visiting Houston for business, then you’ll be joining over 22 million people who visit the city annually. Many come for the Texas Medical Center, the world’s largest medical complex with 60+ buildings and an average of one surgery every three minutes. Groundbreaking research at the MD Anderson Cancer Center has brought the 2018 Nobel Prize and other accolades to teams of world-renowned medical experts. When Houston is on your agenda, you’d be wise to stay at the InterContinental® Houston - Medical Center. TEXAS CHARM The main attraction here is the location’s close proximity to the medical center as well as Rice University. With a sense of quiet intimacy, the hotel is alive with dreamlike decorum, from the tasteful open-plan rooms on every floor right down to the sun-drenched lobby making it the perfect place to recharge after travel or a day of meetings. Upscale rooms are equipped with 50-inch smart HDTVs, comfortable robes, Nespresso coffee makers, high-end Agraria bath products, and high-speed wireless connections. It’s no wonder why the InterContinental Houston - Medical Center has established itself as the exemplary standard for luxury accommodations. ENJOYING THE REST OF HOUSTON While the point of your travels may be business, it doesn’t hurt to enjoy your time in a place as unique as Houston. Their museum district boasts 19 museums in 4 walkable zones. Baseball fans can head over to MinuteMaid park to catch a Houston Astros game. Capitalize on every spare moment of your trip, regardless of whether you go out or stay in. STAYING IN If your schedule is too tight to venture out, or if unwinding after work is more of a sedentary endeavor, then the InterContinental Houston - Medical Center is well-equipped for time well spent. If you don’t feel up to touring any of Houston’s countless museums and cultural destinations, you can enjoy the convenient amenities available at the InterContinental Houston - Medical Center. Go for a refreshing swim at the outdoor swimming pool, or burn some calories (and stress) in the state-of-the- art fitness center. At Safina restaurant, high art and fine dining converge with dishes that showcase Mediterranean cuisine. The Naturalist café and lounge serves hand-made cocktails and small plates. Of course, if you prefer a setting even quieter than the refined ambiance in the dining areas, room service is simply a phone call away. BRINGING THE MEETING TO YOU Should your business trip require you to play host to the meetings, the InterContinental Houston - Medical Center has over 18,000 square feet of event space. With 9 unique meeting rooms and an elegant ballroom, the venues present a different atmosphere and décor to match individual purposes. Every space can be tailored to your needs thanks to the hotel’s professional planning team. Exclusive to InterContinental Meetings, the Insider Collection provides a range of experiences that are rooted in the destination and draw on unrivalled local knowledge to create truly engaging, personalized meetings and events. AMENITIES FOR THE BUSINESS TRAVELER ∙ ∙ Complimentary transportation in a luxury Lincoln SUV upon request ∙ ∙ 18,000 square feet of event space ∙ ∙ 24-hour Business Center ∙ ∙ Translation Services ∙ ∙ Same-day Dry Cleaning ∙ ∙ Shoe shine ∙ ∙ Room service ∙ ∙ Valet parking ∙ ∙ Fitness center and outdoor pool For a luxurious stay in Houston’s medical center with the modern amenities you’d expect in a chic hotel, the InterContinental Houston - Medical Center blends elegant design with an incredible downtown location. Elevating the Art of Business Travel 7