Frequently Asked Questions

  • Research Forest Conference Center is a full-service event venue in The Woodlands, Texas, offering 6,000 square feet of flexible function space across 15 meeting rooms. The venue is connected to the Hyatt Place Houston/The Woodlands hotel and hosts corporate meetings, weddings, social celebrations, conferences, and community events. Research Forest Conference Center is LEED® Silver certified and is a FIFA Verified Sustainable Hotel.

  • Research Forest Conference Center is located at 1909 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77380. The venue is situated in The Woodlands, approximately 30 miles north of downtown Houston, with easy access from Interstate 45.

  • Research Forest Conference Center can be reached by phone at +1 281 298 4600 or by submitting a Request for Proposal (RFP) through researchforestconferencecenter.com. The address is 1909 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77380.

  • Yes. Research Forest Conference Center is directly connected to Hyatt Place Houston/The Woodlands, a 146-room hotel offering complimentary breakfast, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, 24/7 dining, and a cocktail bar. Event guests can walk between the conference center and the hotel without going outdoors.

  • Yes. Research Forest Conference Center offers full-service in-house catering with regionally inspired menus for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and receptions. Customizable packages include plated meals, buffets, food stations, coffee and snack breaks, and bar service. Dietary accommodations are available on request.

  • Yes. Research Forest Conference Center provides built-in projection, sound systems, microphones, and video conferencing capability in every meeting room. The on-site AV team handles setup and troubleshooting, and hybrid or virtual event support is available.

  • Yes. A dedicated event team manages every event from the first inquiry through guest departure, including logistics, vendor coordination, setup, breakdown, and on-site execution.

  • Hyatt Place Houston/The Woodlands, the hotel connected to Research Forest Conference Center, has 146 guest rooms. Rooms include Hyatt Grand Beds, complimentary breakfast, and access to the outdoor pool, fitness center, 24/7 dining, and cocktail bar.

  • Yes. Research Forest Conference Center offers room blocks at the connected Hyatt Place Houston/The Woodlands. Room block pricing and availability can be arranged through the event team when booking the venue.

  • Yes. Hyatt Place Houston/The Woodlands is a pet-friendly hotel, making it convenient for guests traveling with pets to attend events at Research Forest Conference Center.

  • Yes. Research Forest Conference Center offers ample complimentary on-site parking for all guests. The venue also provides Tesla electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on the property.

  • Yes. Research Forest Conference Center has Tesla electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on-site, allowing event guests and hotel visitors to charge their vehicles during their stay.

  • Research Forest Conference Center offers 6,000 square feet of total event space across 15 meeting rooms. The largest single space is the Montgomery Ballroom at 2,620 square feet, which accommodates up to 290 guests.

  • The largest event space is the Montgomery Ballroom, measuring 2,620 square feet and accommodating up to 290 guests. The ballroom can also be divided into smaller sections for events that need multiple breakout rooms or a more intimate scale.

  • Research Forest Conference Center has 15 meeting rooms, ranging from intimate boardrooms to the 2,620-square-foot Montgomery Ballroom. Additional dedicated meeting spaces total 1,320 square feet and accommodate up to 146 guests, with a 1,413-square-foot pre/post-event space accommodating up to 180 guests.

  • Yes. The Pavilion Terrace at Research Forest Conference Center offers 647 square feet of outdoor event space and accommodates up to 120 guests. The terrace is suitable for cocktail receptions, ceremonies, breaks, and outdoor gatherings.

  • Research Forest Conference Center hosts a wide range of events, including corporate meetings, multi-day conferences, trainings, board meetings, weddings, anniversaries, Quinceañeras, birthday celebrations, fundraisers, reunions, community gatherings, cultural events, and specialty watch parties such as FIFA 2026 viewings.

  • Research Forest Conference Center is approximately 30 miles north of downtown Houston, located in The Woodlands, Texas. The venue offers easy highway access via Interstate 45.

  • Research Forest Conference Center is approximately 25 minutes from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) by car, with direct highway access via Interstate 45.

  • Yes. Research Forest Conference Center is a LEED® Silver certified venue, offers on-site Tesla EV charging stations, and is connected to Hyatt Place Houston/The Woodlands, which is a FIFA Verified Sustainable Hotel. Sustainability practices include energy-efficient design, water conservation, and waste reduction.

  • Yes. Research Forest Conference Center is LEED® Silver certified. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a globally recognized green building certification program administered by the U.S. Green Building Council.