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Institute Location and Lodging

A spacious hotel lobby with comfortable seating and modern decor.

 

Embassy Suites by Hilton Round Rock

270 Bass Pro Drive

Round Rock, TX 78665

 

This year’s GCA Institute will be held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Round Rock.

Next to Round Rock Premium Outlet Mall and I-35, our all-suite hotel is 23 miles north of Austin. Dell Diamond Stadium and Old Settler’s Park are 15 minutes away. Ten minutes north, you’ll find Inner Space Cavern. 

Each room offers a 2-room suite with a living room, separate bedroom, microwave, and refrigerator. Additional amenities include free buffet breakfast, complimentary evening reception, indoor pool and fitness center.

*Participants must make their own lodging arrangements.

Hotel Room Block

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Round Rock. The group rate is $159 (or prevailing government per diem) per night for single and double occupancy plus applicable taxes and fees.

Room rate is available to attendees for check-in starting 03/23/2026 through check-out on 03/26/2026.

Booking Information:

Direct Booking Link 

  • Guests can also call Hilton Central Reservations at 1-800-HILTONS (445-8667) or via the hotel directly at 512-308-3883.

  • Guests can refer to the group name Title I Part A State Initiative.

  • The cutoff date to book the group rate will be 02/23/26 and valid for the nights of 03/23/26 - 03/25/26.

Hotel Amenities:

  • Complimentary self-parking for one vehicle per room included.
  • Complimentary “Made to Order” buffet breakfast per in house guest from 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
  • Complimentary “Evening Social” per in house guest from 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
  • Complimentary in-room internet.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • To keep registration costs low for ESCs, we will only be providing the following food at the Institute:

    • Coffee will be provided daily in the morning.
    • Lunch will be provided Day 1 and Day 2.
    • Tea and water will be provided Day 1 and Day 2. 
    • Afternoon snacks will be provided Day 1 and Day 2.
    • No breakfast will be provided at the academy, however, guests staying at the host hotel have complimentary breakfast buffet available daily.