I agree that the Galleria is centrally located. From my point of view in the suburbs the Galleria area suffers perpetual congestion. I prefer the West Belt / Westheimer area. That said, I expect some votes for the Woodlands which is rapidly expanding.
Originally Posted by Tall Bill
The Woodlands makes about as much sense for a touring provider as Sugar Land, Katy, Spring, Clear Lake, Pearland, or Kingwood.
In other words, it would be idiotic.
Downtown maybe.
Beyond downtown, it's the Galleria or west to Beltway 8. Anything west of Beltway 8, north of 610, south of 59, or east of 45 is dumb for a touring provider.
The best hotels are in downtown and the Galleria, but there's plenty of selection along the Beltway from Westheimer to I-10. YummyMarie made a good suggestion of around the I-10/Gessner area.
Galleria congestion is special, but congestion is going to get a whole lot worse anywhere you want to go in Houston over the next 5 years unless gas prices suddenly plummet.