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Many people choose to travel to Houston to receive the high quality of care available at the Male Reproductive Clinic. We offer this page as a resource for our out-of-town guests and their families. [Please report outdated information or links.]

General Houston Information

Houston is the 4th largest city in the United States and is located near the Gulf Coast of Texas. Houston has a sunny climate and mild winter. The city offers everything you could need for a short or long stay. Houston is known for its variety of food, shopping, arts and entertainment, as well as its high quality medical care.

• Official Guide to Houston (Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau)
• Average temperatures, rainfall, and current weather

Houston Airports

• Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
  • 28 miles to our West Houston office
  • Direct flights from many international destinations and serves most carriers
• Hobby Airport (HOU)
  • 22 miles to our West Houston office
  • Airlines servicing Hobby are Southwest, American, Air Trans, Delta and Northwest.

Train and Bus Service to Houston

• Amtrak offers train passenger service via the Orlando-New Orleans-Houston-Los Angeles routes. Amtrak Station, 902 Washington Avenue. For information, call (800) USA-RAIL (800-872-7245).
• Greyhound Bus Lines occupies a main station downtown at 2121 Main, phone 713-759-6565.

Taxicab Service

More than 30 taxicab companies offer local transportation. Cab fares are regulated by the City of Houston. As of August 2002, the drop-flag rate is US$4 for the first mile, US$1.65 for each additional mile. There's a flat-rate schedule for trips to and from the airports.

The largest and most popular taxicab companies are listed below. Call for pick-up as hailing a cab in Houston is unlikely outside of the airport and downtown.

• Yellow Cab, phone 713.236.1111 (Tell them in advance if using a credit card.)
• United Cab, phone 713.699.0000 (Tell them in advance if using a credit card.)
• Liberty, phone 281.999.0088 (All credit cards accepted.)

More details on taxis can be found on the Official Guide to Houston website.

Hotels Near Our West Houston Office

Ask for medical rates. Rates marked below are as of August 2002.

• Days Inn West
  9535 Katy Fwy, between Bunker Hill and Blalock
  Tel: 713.467.4411
  Rates: single $36.95, double $44.10

• Holiday Inn
  7787 Katy Fwy, between Antoine and Silber
  Offers shuttle bus within 5 minutes
  Tel: 713.682.1611
  Rates: single $57.00, double $59.00

• La Quinta Inn
  8017 Katy Fwy., at Wirt Road
  Tel: 713.688.8941
  Rates: two beds/standard $69.99

• Ramada Plaza Hotel
  7611 Katy Fwy, at Silber and 610
  Offers shuttle within 5 miles
  Tel: 713.688.2222 x261
  Rates: single or double $55.00

• Wellesley Inn and Suites
  7855 Katy Fwy., at Antoine and Silber
  713.263.9770
  Rates: single $54.00, double $64.00

Male Reproductive Clinic, P.A.
www.maleinfertilityhouston.com

Main Office 9190 Old Katy Road, Ste 101 Houston, TX 77055 Tel: 832.358.8600 Fax: 832.358.0376 [ map ]

Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center 11302 Fallbrook Suite 106 Houston, TX 77076 [ map ]

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