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Chip Coin Technology – No paper tickets!  Instead customers will receive a SmartChip coin when they enter a TMC parking facility.  This Smart Chip coin eliminate ticket jams and magnetic-strip defects, two of the most bothersome sources of problems with our current parking system.

High Speed Network-based System – Resulting in faster transaction times and higher speed credit card processing

Credit card functionality -- Credit card in-and-out capability which allows customers to use a credit card to enter and exit.

TMC’s new parking system will feature an improved visitor pass program as well.  The new Smart Pass Program will be available to customers of the Texas Medical Center directly through many of our new pay stations strategically located in our parking facilities.   Smart Passes will be available for purchase at the customer's convenience any time of the day or night.  

The popular 5-day visitor pass will be replaced with the 5-day SmartPass.  This 5-day consecutive pass provides in-and-out privileges at a discounted rate of $52.  

Our second pass, the new SmartPass Value Chip, may be purchased for $100 but includes $115 worth of value on the chip (an immediate 15% savings).   In addition, it will debit a maximum of $12 each calendar day (midnight to midnight) allowing in-and-out privileges during a single calendar day. 

• Memorial Hermann Hospital
• Methodist Hospital
• St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
• Shriner's Hospital for Children
• The Womans Hospital of Texas
• Park Plaza Hospital
• Veterans Hospital
• University of Texas MD Anderson
• Baylor
• Texas Children's Hospital
• Texas Heart Institute
• Ben Taub, Harris County Hospital District
• TIRR or The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research

• Houston Zoo
• Hermann Park Jogging Trail
• McGovern Lake
• Miller Outdoor Theatre
• Japanese Gard
• Sam Houston Monument
• Houston Garden Center
• Fragrance Garden
• Lake Overlook
• Reflection Pool
• Miniature Hermann Park train
• Bayou Parkland
• Brays Bayou
• Hermann Park Golf Course and Golf Course Club House
• Stand at the dock of McGovern Lake plaza and get sprayed by the geyser
• Cockrell Butterfly Center at the Houston Museum of Natural Science
• Playground for All Children
• Marvin Taylor Exercise Station
• Urban Forest in Bayou Parkland (the paths are wheelchair accessible)
• Mecom-Rockwell Fountain and Colonnade
• Pioneer Memorial Log House Museum
• Pedal boats on McGovern Lake
• Bloch Plaza Cancer Survivor's Plaza
• Four interactive fountains at the Molly Ann Smith Plaza
• Fishing at Bob's Fishing Pier on McGovern Lake (You must be under 12 years old or over 65 years old and bring your own equipment)
• Judson Robinson, Jr. community center
• Chinese Pagoda
• Arbor in the Pines
• Pioneer Monument Obelisk

• Best Western  6700 South Main     713-522-2811
• Reliant Park Inn & Suites  2364 South Loop West   713-799-2436
• Double Tree Guest Suites  5353 Westheimer    713-585-2728
• Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites  6800 South Main   713-528-7744
• Holiday Inn Astrodome       8111 Kirby            713-790-1900
• Homestead Village             7979 Fannin         713-797-0000
• Hotel Zsa Zsa   (Za Za)                 5701 South  Main   713-526-1991
• Houston Grand Plaza Hotel  8686 Kirby           713-748-3221
• Houston Marriot Medical Center 6580 Fannin   713-796-0080 
•  Hilton Houston Plaza   6633 Travis   713-313-4000
• Jesse H Jones, Rotary House Int. 1600 Holcombe 713-790-1600
• Hotel Granduca   1080 Uptown Park    713- 418-1000
• Lakeview RV Resort  11991 South Main    713-723-0973
• Main Stay Suites Texas Medical Center  3134 Old Spanish Trail  832-201-3131
• Midtown Terrace Suites   4640 South Main   713-523-3777
• Rainbow Inn & Studios  1308 Clay Street      713-739-1960
• Residence Inn- Houston Astrodome   7710 South Main   713-660-7993
• South Main RV Park   10100  South Main    713-667-0120
• Spring Hills Suites by Marriot 1400 Old Spanish Trail (OST) 713-796-1000
• Ronald McDonald House  1907 Holcombe713-795-3500

WATERSIDE CAFÉ
Burgers, Sandwiches, Salads
Hours: 11 a.m. - 8p.m Mon-Fri/Sat. 11 a.m. - 4p.m.
Breakfast-Hours NEW - Mon-Fri    7-9 a.m.
PHONE: 713.749.0471

Zoca Fresh Mex :
Mexican Taqueria-Tacos, Enchiladas and more.
Hours:  7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Mon-Fri

Bene Pizzaria
Pizza / Italian favorites
Hours: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Mon-Fri 

Greens to Go
Tossed to order salads
Hours: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Mon-Fri

Grille Works
Burgers, sliders, and more
Hours: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Mon-Fri 

Express
Freshly Made Grab and Go Items
Hours: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Mon-Fri

 STARBUCKS
Coffee, Tempting Sweets, Gifts
Hours:  6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mon-Fri

Little Kim Son
Vietnamese / Chinese cuisine / Sushi
Hours:  11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Mon-Fri

TREVISIO RESTAURANT
Trevisio Restaurant and Conference Center is located on the 6^th floor of the Commons. Trevisio features modern Italian cuisine in a beautiful setting with a magnificent view for meals, meetings and events.
For reservations, call 713-749-0400.

 A few rental options- ask for the videos & you can watch them right at your desk!

Try to avoid the virtual (coke- bottle tours) and take the room by room tour instead.  You will then be able to (through a process of elimination) narrow it down, and without ever having to get up from your monitor. 

Just like you were searching for a house, you would employ the expertise of a real estate agent, apartments, townhomes, condos & lofts are no exception.  FREE to you, just like you were looking to buy a house.  The agent will be paid by the owner of the property.  No, it will not increase your rent- but it WILL INCREASE your chances in negotiations of price.  Typically you will have the opportunity to be escorted or a valet to see the rental site.  Make sure you accept this offer, because it can help turn an all day affair into only a couple hours, especially if you are not familiar with the streets or area.  You could potentially miss out on seeing  the agent wheel and deal for you. Using the properties comps through out the area, you may even save money on things such as your rental rate, your application fee, admin. fee, pet deposit, location charge (example: poolside is sometimes a bit more than those without the view.)  Don't leave home without your negotiator.   

Transportation in the Medical Center-

Some choose to drive, bus, ride a bike, walk, car share, or ride the rail!  

Why ride the Houston Metro Rail-  This flashy new above ground subway system is exactly what we have needed to make traveling, in a city with a population of 4 million+, a little bit easier & a lot more fun.