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Ranked by Forbes magazine as the Best Place in America to Earn a Living in 2008, the city of Houston is a vibrant, growing metropolitan city. As the fourth largest city in America, Houston is nationally recognized for its expanding job market, low cost of living and diversified economy.
Known as the Energy Capital of the World, Houston has also grown into a major provider of health care services with the continued growth of the 46-institution Texas Medical Center.
Home to sports teams such as the Houston Texans, Houston Astros and Houston Rockets, the city has a wide variety of sports and entertainment complexes for the entire family.
Shopping can be found at the Houston Galleria, which has more than 24 million annual visitors at its 375 fine stores. Outlet mall shopping can also be found in outlying communities of Cypress and Pearland.
The University of St. Thomas is centrally located in the Houston Museum District, home to 18 museums including the Menil Collection, considered to be one of the most important privately assembled collections of the 20th century. The University is near the Texas Medical Center and downtown Houston, making it convenient for student internships and graduate students who attend classes at night. |
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Courtyard-Marriott (West University)
2929 Westpark Dr.
Houston, TX 77005
(713)661-5669
www.marriott.com
Residence Inn-Marriott (West University)
2939 Westpark Dr.
Houston, TX 77005
(713)661-4660
www.marriott.com
Courtyard-Marriott (Downtown)
916 Dallas St.
Houston, TX 77002
832-366-1600
www.marriott.com
Residence Inn-Marriott (Downtown)
904 Dallas St.
Houston, TX 77002
832-366-1000
www.marriott.com |
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