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CityCentre Houston
This exciting event venue has been used for a variety of corporate functions, including staff training and development seminars, new hire orientations, continuing education classes, awards banquets and employee holiday parties. A ballroom is also available for large-scale receptions and social gatherings of all sorts.

The Red Oak Ballroom is an elegant 7,600 square-foot space that can accommodate up to 500 guests for a banquet-style event. The venue provides stunning views of CityCentre’s captivating water feature, the perfect backdrop for a sultry evening event. The interior is accented by natural stone floors and a spacious, yet, refined foyer area. The atmosphere is decidedly polished and contemporary, but the space is open and versatile enough to allow for a variety of decorating choices.

In fact, the Red Oak Ballroom was designed with the purpose of giving meeting planners maximum freedom in organizing their events, allowing for complete creative control during every stage of the process. Clients are also encouraged to make use of the in-house event planning team, which can provide valuable assistance in a variety of areas and enable meeting professionals to follow through on even the most intricate of visions.

For visiting business professionals who are concerned with keeping their energy levels up during their stay, Life Time Athletic is a one-of-a-kind gym that can take care of every fitness need. Life Time Athletic provides visitors access to an excellent array of fitness equipment, including cardio machines, free weights and resistance training stations. The gymnasium features basketball courts, squash courts, indoor volleyball and an indoor climbing wall for a variety of physical activities and recreation.

The gym’s state-of-the-art aquatic facilities allow for guests to experience the refreshing activities of a full-scale water park. The facilities include an indoor lap pool, an indoor leisure pool, whirlpool, water slides, saunas and an outdoor swimming pool. Additional services include the availability of instructors and trainers, free lockers and towels, steam rooms, wireless Internet access and plasma televisions.

For visitors who are focused on health and wellness, Life Spa and Salon provides rejuvenating services to create a relaxing, soothing corporate experience. After a full day of training sessions and business seminars, CityCentre patrons can utilize expertly applied massage and body services for a few hours of secluded mental rest.

Corporate event planners have a lot to choose from in the form of venues and services when it comes to formulating a meeting itinerary at CityCentre. However, the most exclusive establishment that planners will want to try to gain access to is the Houston Motor Club. It’s essential to make a great impression, especially when dealing with VIP clients, and there’s no better way to do that than by transporting them around town in a supercar that only the world’s most privileged will ever get the chance to ride in.

Membership grants access to a dream fleet of some of the world’s most coveted vehicles. Of significant note to meeting planners, members can also arrange to use the car of their choice exactly on the date they need it. In addition, new cars are added to the lineup every month, maximizing the value of the membership. The prized collection includes an incomparable selection of tier-one vehicles, including a Bentley Continental GT, Ferrari F430, Ford GT and Lamborghini Gallardo. Other usable vehicles that can be found in the showroom include an Aston Martin DB9, Audi R8 and Porsche 911 Turbo.

   
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