CR-AVE Logistics - Lodging

Houston - January (pre-Costa Rica) and February (post-Costa Rica)

Marriott Residence Inn - Houston Clear Lake
525 Bay Area Boulevard
Houston, TX 77058
281.486.2424 (voice)
281.488.8179 (fax)
Web Site
Rate is $92.00 per night, plus tax for a one-bedroom suite.
Rate includes a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast (every day) and evening hospitality hour (Monday through Thursday only).
Group name: NASA AVE
Group dates: 2-14 January 2006 and 12-14 February 2006. Note that the group rate will be extended to three days before and after the group dates, based on availability.
Cut-off date for reservations: 30 December 2005

TownePlace Suites - Houston Clear Lake
1050 Bay Area Boulevard
Houston, TX 77058
281.286.2132 (voice)
281.286.1493 (fax)
Web Site
Rate is $65.00 per night, plus tax for one-bedroom studio unit.
Group name: NASA AVE
Group dates: 2-14 January 2006 and 12-14 February 2006. Note that the group rate will be extended to three days before and after the group dates, based on availability.
Cut-off date for reservations: 30 December 2005

NASA Ellington Field Shipping Address:
NASA
Bldg. 994/Ellington Field
Houston, TX 77034
Attn: Quincy Allison for Your team/Your name
650 455-4964 cell

• You are encouraged to rent your car in Houston from Avis. If you do, you can drop off the car at Southwest Services, which is located on the other side of the old terminal at Ellington Field, approximately a quarter to a half a mile from the WB-57F hangar, before boarding the C-5A for the transit flight to Costa Rica. The Avis Clear Lake office will pick up your car, process the paperwork, and send you a receipt.
• If you need a receipt immediately, you can drop off the car at the Avis Clear Lake office, which is located next to the Residence Inn on Bay Area Boulevard (see address below). You then will need to make arrangements for transportation from the Avis office back to Ellington Field.
• There is no drop charge for picking up your car at the airport (Hobby or Intercontinental) and returning it to Southwest Services or the Clear Lake office.
• Southwest Services is open 24/7.

• Again, you are encouraged to rent your car in Houston from Avis. Request rental location 'W5T' (the Clear Lake office). If making your reservations on the Internet, under 'additional remarks,' type 'Deliver to EFD.' Or, if you call the Avis 1-800 reservation number (1.800.331.7423) or the Clear Lake office, specify your request to the rental agent. The car will be waiting for you at Southwest Services when the C-5A lands in Houston. Southwest Services is on the other side of the old terminal at Ellington Field, approximately a quarter to a half a mile from the WB-57F hangar.
• It will be more convenient for all involved (including you) if you are an Avis Preferred Service member. This will save you the trouble of completing a lot of paperwork when you pick up your car. Membership is free, and you can apply on-line. http://www.avis.com
• There is no drop charge for picking up your car at Southwest Services or the Clear Lake office and returning it to the airport (Hobby or Intercontinental).
• Southwest Services is open 24/7.

Costa Rica

Melia Cariari
Autopista Gri. Canas
Cruce San Antonio
San Jose, Costa Rica
+506.239.0022 (voice)
+506.239.2803 (fax)
Email
Web Site
Rate is US$104.00 per night, plus tax for a single/double room. The charge for each additional person in a room is $US20.00.
The rate includes a buffet breakfast and use of the swimming pool, Jacuzzi, and sauna.
Internet access is available for an additional charge of US$12.00 per day - you must request a room with Internet access when making your reservation.
Suggested gratuities include US$3.00 for the bellman (per person round trip), US$2.00 for the housekeeper (per room, per night).
Mandatory gratuities include US$1.50 for deliveries.
Group name: NASA AVE
Group dates: 14 January to 12 February 2006. Note that the group rate will be extended one week before and after the group dates, based on availability.
Cut-off date for reservations: 14 December 2005
To make reservations, contact Mrs. Alejandra Albertazi (+506.232.8122 ext. 162, ereservas@melia.co.cr) and copy Mrs. Evelyn Monge (+506.232.8122 ext. 290, evelyn.monge@solmelia.co.cr). The fax number for reservations is +506.231.5698.
Cancellation for individual room reservations must be received 72 hours before the arrival date. Any cancellation within 72 hours or no-show reservations will be subject to one night's room rent, plus tax. This will be charged to the credit card used to make the reservation.

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel
San Antonio de Belen
San Jose, Costa Rica
506.298.0000 (voice)
506.298.0044 (fax)
Web Site
Rate is US$104.00 per night, plus 16.4% tax for a single/double room. The charge for a third or fourth person in a room is US$15 each. There is no extra charge for children under 12 years of age sharing a room with their parents.
A full American buffet breakfast at the Villa Hermosa Restaurant is included in the room rate.
The rate also includes a complementary local newspaper and use of the health club.
High-speed Internet access is available for an additional charge per day.
A bellman gratuity charge of US$4.00 per person round trip and a housekeeping gratuity charge of US$2.00 per room per day will be posted directly to each room account. Group name: NASA AVE
Group dates: 14 January to 12 February 2006. Note that the group rate will be extended to three days before and after the group dates, based on availability.
Cut-off date for reservations: 14 December 2005
To make reservations, call +506.298.0844, fax +506.298-0044, or e-mail rreserva@marriott.co.cr