Downtown Houston Boutique Hotel Uses Gas Card Incentive to Fuel Business

2008-05-20 23:37:04 - Alden-Houston's "so tank full" package, available Fridays through Sundays through Labor Day weekend, includes room, overnight valet parking and a gas card valued at $50 or $75.

Houston - This summer, Alden-Houston announces its "so tank full" package, designed to lessen the pinch at the pump for travelers. The hotel package includes room, overnight valet parking and a gas card valued at $50 or $75, depending on room selection. The "so tank full" package is available Fridays through Sundays through Labor Day weekend.

"With crude oil prices soaring to record highs nationwide, this package is created for those who want to have a weekend getaway close to home," said Susan Ward Freeman, the hotel's general manager. "People are finding that there is a lot to do right in their own backyard. Alden-Houston is perfectly located just four blocks from Minute Maid Park, six blocks from Downtown's new Discovery Green and the Theatre District, and just one block from the Metro Light Rail that takes you to the Museum District, Houston Zoo and Hermann Park." The "so tank full" package can also be complimented with Houston's summer CityPass, a discounted ticket booklet for eight of Houston"s most popular attractions, including Space Center Houston, the Houston Zoo and Houston Museum of Natural Science, among others.

The "so tank full" package includes:

• Deluxe hotel accommodations
• Overnight valet parking
• Gas card valued at $50 or $75 if room is upgraded to a suite

Price:

• $179 for deluxe room, $229 for suite (excluding room tax)

The five-star Alden-Houston is home to the award-winning restaurant, *17, offering an enticing variety of New American cuisine, paired with an extensive international wine list. The hotel's lounge, a+, provides the perfect end to any day with handcrafted signature cocktails and happy hour daily from 4pm-7pm.

For more information and reservations visit www.aldenhotels.com or call 832-200-8843. For more information and to purchase CityPass, visit: www.citypass.com.