Stafford Centre

Stafford Centre combines a performing arts theater and a convention center under one roof, in a 100,000 square foot building that opened in March 2004 and sits 20 miles from downtown Houston. The convention centre houses a 20,000 square foot ballroom and a 4,800 square foot meeting space, both of which divide into smaller rooms, with fiber optic cables and floor feeds that give exhibitors access to electricity. It suits business meetings, conferences, trade shows and seminars. A 3,000 square foot commercial kitchen is available, and an open catering policy lets clients choose their own licensed caterer and decorator. The theater has 1,105 seats, a full-sized orchestra pit and a loading dock leading directly backstage. Downloadable floor plans, technical information and rental rates are posted, along with an upcoming events list. Rated 4.6 from 1,952 Google reviews, 1,369 of them five stars.