Allen Center offers a multitude of amenities that define the development as the pre-eminent mixed-use complex in Houston located in the heart of the active downtown district. Unparalleled access is offered to the freeway system and breathtaking views of the suburban landscape. The center is served by the extensive downtown tunnel system and is adjacent to numerous Metro bus and downtown trolley stops. Amenities include the 130,000 square foot Metropolitan Business and Sports Club, the Doubletree Hotel, the Food Court at Allen Center and six different full-service banking facilities. YMCA is within walking distance. Convenient and abundant parking is one of the most prominent features.

The center is within walking distance of Bayou Place, Minute Maid Park and Toyota Center. The area directly surrounding, offers a multitude of restaurants for diners to enjoy lunch or a great dinner after work. The Allen Parkway jogging track is a conveniently located nearby for individuals who love to jog. If you prefer a more diverse and scenic atmosphere Memorial Park is less than 10 minutes away.

We are only 12 miles from Hobby Airport and 20 miles from Intercontinental Airport. The Metro provides ¡§park and ride¡¨ bus service from all the surrounding areas of Houston to downtown with flexible schedules.


Location

• Major transport links

On Site

• 24 hour access
• Business Lounge
• Meeting Rooms
• Parking
• Lounge area
• Elevator
• Temp control

Technical Facilities

• RegusNet high speed internet access
• Videoconferencing studio
• Voicemail

People Services

• On-Site Lunch Restaurant
• On-Site Sandwich / Coffee Bar
• Sandwich Service

Texas, Houston - Two Allen Center
Two Allen Center
1200 Smith Street
16th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
United States

By Road:

By Car
From Sugarland I-59 South
„³ Take 59 N (Southwest Freeway). Just before downtown, US 59 N continues in the right lanes and the left 3 lanes split and becomes Spur 527. Take Spur 527 towards Downtown and exit Louisiana Street. Go straight on Louisiana and turn left Polk Street. Once on Polk Street, immediately, get into far right lane (the left lanes are forced to turn left on Smith Street). The first intersection is Smith and Polk Street. Cross Smith Street and Two Allen Center is the first building on your right on the corner of Smith and Polk.

From Galveston I-45 South
„³ Take I-45 North. Then, EXIT 45 toward Scott St / Downtown Exit. Once you exit, then take St. Joseph Parkway down to Louisiana Street and turn right. Go straight on Louisiana and turn left Polk Street. Once on Polk Street, immediately, get into far right lane (the left lanes are forced to turn left on Smith Street). The first intersection is Smith and Polk Street. Cross Smith Street and Two Allen Center is the first building on your right on the corner of Smith and Polk.

From The Woodlands I-45 N
„³ Take I-45 South. Take the McKinney St. EXIT 47C on the left. Stay straight to go onto McKinney Street. Turn right on Smith St. Then, take a right on Polk Street. Two Allen Center is the first building on your right on the corner of Smith and Polk.


From the Airport
From Hobby Airport
„³ Start out going East on Airport Terminal toward Airport exit by turning right. Airport Terminal becomes airport exit. Go straight. Stay straight to go onto Broadway St. Turn slight left onto Gulf Freeway. Take I-45 North. Then, take EXIT 45 toward Scott St / Downtown Exit. Once you exit, then take St. Joseph Parkway down to Louisiana Street and turn right. Go straight on Louisiana and turn left Polk Street. Once on Polk Street, immediately, get into far right lane (the left lanes are forced to turn left on Smith Street). The first intersection is Smith and Polk Street. Cross Smith Street and Two Allen Center is the first building on your right on the corner of Smith and Polk.
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From George Bush Intercontinental Airport
„³ Start going West on Will Clayton Pkwy towards Jetero blvd. By turning left. Will Clayton Pkwy. Becomes Jetero Blvd. Turn left on Viscount Rd. Turn left on Mecom Rd. Take the ramp towards Airport exit (I-45). Merge onto Beltway 8 East/ Sam Houston Pkwy E. Turn slight right onto Eastex Frwy/US-59. Stay straight on 59 S. Take I-10 West ramp towards Beaumont/San Antonio. Merge onto I-10 West. Take the 768B exit. Merge I-45 S. Take the McKinney St. Exit, stay straight to go onto ramp. Merge onto McKinney St. turn right onto Smith St. Then, take a right on Polk Street. Two Allen Center is the first building on your right on the corner of Smith and Polk.

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