HAM-TMC Library
Maps/Parking/Visitors
Address
- HAM-TMC Library
- 1133 John Freeman Blvd.
- Houston, Texas 77030
Map of the Texas Medical Center
Parking
In front of the HAM-TMC Library are a few short-term (20 minute) parking spots. Beneath the HAM-TMC Library is Garage 3, which can be entered from Bertner Street (east side of library building). Do not park in spaces marked contract parking. Both the short-term parking and Garage 3 are often full. The next-closest parking is in Garage 4. Located one-and-a-half blocks from the HAM-TMC Library, Garage 4 has entrances on both McGregor St. and Ross Sterling St. The Texas Medical Center (TMC) controls the Garages 3 and 4, as well as the short-term parking under the library building. See Parking Payment Options for TMC Visitors for information on parking fees.
Access for the Disabled
Parking for the disabled is available on the circular drive in front of the Library and in the parking garage. An elevator in the parking garage provides access to the Library via the 3rd floor crossover. (Please note that this garage elevator does not run on weekends.)
HRC Address
- Historical Research Center
- 8272 El Rio St.
- Houston, Texas 77054
Hotel Information
We recommend the following hotels. Houston hotel tax rate is 17%. Contact Carrie Rogers at 713.799.7880 for more. Room rates subject to change without notice. For Federal and State government rate, call hotel directly for rates and availability.
Hilton Houston Plaza, Texas Medical Center
- 713.313.4677
- 6633 Travis Street, Houston TX 77030
- Standard room or standard suite rate: $149
- Executive suite rate (includes breakfast): $169
- For these rates, reference the TMC Library and/ or Corporate ID #2643697.
- Free shuttle to/from the library.
- 713.526.1991
- 5701 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005
- Standard room rate: $189
- Free shuttle to/ from the library.
Houston Marriott Medical Center
- 713.796.0080 or 800.228.9290
- 6580 Fannin @ Dryden, Houston TX 77030
- Corporate rate: $249
- Free shuttle to/ from the library.
Hampton Inn & Suites, Medical Center/Reliant Park
- 713.797.0040
- 1715 Old Spanish Trail @ Fannin, Houston TX 77054 (two miles from the library)
- Hilton Honors program accepted, complimentary breakfast buffet
- Standard room rate: $169
- Suite: $189
- Free shuttle to/ from the library.
Best Western Plaza Hotel & Suites at Medical Center
- 713.522.2811
- 6700 S. Main Street @ Holcombe, Houston TX 77030
- Standard room rate: $91.56
Dining
Located within walking distance of the library.
(Snack and drink vending machines are located on the library's first floor)
Trevisio - upscale Italian restaurant
- John P. McGovern Commons building, 6550 Bertner at Moursund
- breakfast, lunch, and dinner
John P. McGovern Commons building
- 6560 Bertner at Moursund
- 6410 Fannin, across from Memorial Hermann Hospital
- breakfast and lunch
Memorial Hermann Hospital Cafeteria
- Robertson Pavilion entrance, Ross Sterling street behind the library
- breakfast, lunch, dinner
- 6600 Fannin at Dryden across from Methodist Hospital
Other restaurants are concentrated in the Rice Village Shopping District (University Boulevard), along South Main, and on Holcombe Boulevard. Most major hotels in the area also include dining establishments.
Front-Door Access
The elevator to the left of the front-door stairs makes the front door wheelchair accessible. Ring bell for assistance. An elevator inside the library provides access to the lower level, 1st and 2nd floors.
MetroRail
- The METRORail runs on Fannin Street. The trains always have the right-of-way, so be sure to be aware of all the METRO signals, which note approaching trains.
- Pedestrians in crosswalks have the right-of-way in the TMC.
- Many people also ride bicycles, which are required to follow all traffic regulations, but often do not.
page updated on: 10.24.2008
