If there is one place you visit while in Houston, Texas, it should be the George R. Brown Convention Center. With approximately 1.2 million square feet of meeting space, exhibit halls, performance centers, and other areas, the George R. Brown Convention Center is one of the nation’s 10 largest convention centers. 

Located in the heart of Downtown Houston, the George R. Brown Convention Center features:

• 7 exhibit halls

• 9 show offices

• 88 meeting rooms

• 4 conference rooms

• A 31,590 square foot grand ballroom

• 4 outdoor balconies

• Telescopic seating in Exhibit Hall B3, which sits a maximum of 6,500 guests

• Tiered seating in General Assembly Theater, which sits a maximum of 3,600 guests

• More than 10,000 parking spaces

• Vendors, such as Starbucks

Since the George R. Brown Convention Center is extremely large, it should not be a surprise that it hosts many events for a variety of businesses and artists. There are multiple events on a daily basis, so it’s important to check the Calendar of Events on the George R. Brown Convention Center’s website, prior to visiting. If you don’t know which event you want to go to, or you want to learn more about Houston and the George R. Brown Convention Center, then visit the visitors’ center, Explore Houston. Explore Houston is located on the second floor of the George R. Brown Convention Center, and has:

• Airline ticket and flight information

• An area to make dining reservations

• A coat check

• Quizno’s sandwiches and other snacks

• Tourist information

• Theater and concert ticket information

• Houston souvenirs

Lastly, since the George R. Brown Convention Center is located in the heart of downtown, it is only 12.3 miles away from our hotel in Houston, Texas.