These five hotels sit within 0.7 miles of Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center at 650 S Griffin St, Dallas, and each one suits business travelers who need reliable WiFi, meeting space, and a short walk to the venue floor. Selection prioritized walking distance first, then business amenities like meeting rooms and executive lounges, then star rating. No two hotels share a parent brand.
How we ranked these hotels
Walking distance from Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center drove the ranking. Hotels closer than 0.5 miles came first, followed by those in the 0.5 to 0.7 mile range. Within the same distance tier, hotels with dedicated meeting rooms and a business center ranked above those without. Star rating broke any remaining ties.
Brand variety was a hard requirement. The candidate list included two Marriott-family properties at 555 Evergreen St (Fairfield Inn and TownePlace Suites), which were excluded because the Aloft and Courtyard already represent Marriott on this list. The Holiday Inn Express at 302 S Houston St was excluded because the Courtyard at 310 S Houston St outranked it on amenities at the same distance.
All distances come from Google Maps walking directions and were cross-checked against Dallas street geography using the convention center's address at 650 S Griffin St as the origin point.
Business hotels near Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center at a glance
| Hotel | Walk time | Miles | Star rating | Meeting rooms | Executive lounge | Business center |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aloft Dallas Downtown | 8 min | 0.42 | 3 | 2 | No | Yes |
| Homewood Suites by Hilton Dallas Downtown | 11 min | 0.55 | 3 | 1 | No | Yes |
| Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Downtown/Reunion District | 11 min | 0.56 | 3 | 4 | No | Yes |
| Omni Dallas Hotel | 14 min | 0.68 | 4 | 45+ | Yes | Yes |
Getting to the convention center on foot
- From Aloft Dallas Downtown on Young St, walk north on S Griffin St for 8 minutes to reach the main entrance at 650 S Griffin St.
- From the Courtyard and Holiday Inn Express block on S Houston St, head east on Commerce St then south on S Griffin St — about 11 minutes.
- The DART Convention Center Station (Blue and Red lines) sits directly adjacent to the venue. If rain or heat makes the walk impractical, a 3-minute taxi from any of the five hotels costs under $10.
- Morning rush on Griffin St between 7:30 and 9:00 a.m. slows taxi pickups. Budget an extra 5 minutes if you have a hard start time.
Business hotels near Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center: what to expect by price tier
The three-star options (Aloft, Homewood Suites, Courtyard) keep nightly rates in the $130 to $200 range during non-convention periods and climb to $250 or more during major events at the convention center. Each offers a business center and WiFi, though the Courtyard edges ahead with four meeting rooms compared to the Aloft's two.
The four-star tier (Magnolia and Omni) runs $200 to $350 on standard nights. The Omni is the clear choice for large delegations — its 45-plus meeting rooms and executive lounge make it the only hotel on this list that can host a full conference without sending attendees elsewhere. The Magnolia trades meeting scale for historic character, occupying a 1922 Beaux-Arts building on Commerce St with six meeting rooms suited to smaller breakout sessions.
If your team needs extended-stay accommodations, we have a separate page for extended-stay hotels in Dallas downtown that covers suite-heavy options beyond this list.
Our Picks
Top Hotels
Aloft Dallas Downtown
1033 Young Street, Dallas
Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Downtown/Reunion District
310 South Houston St, Dallas
Homewood Suites Dallas Downtown
1025 Elm Street, Dallas
Magnolia Hotel Downtown Dallas
1401 Commerce Street, Dallas
Omni Dallas Hotel
555 South Lamar Street, Dallas
FAQs
Common Questions
Aloft Dallas Downtown at 1033 Young St is the closest at 0.42 miles, an 8-minute walk north along S Griffin St to the convention center entrance. The Omni Dallas Hotel at 555 S Lamar St is technically 0.68 miles by street but connects to the convention center via a skybridge, which makes it the most direct option in bad weather.
All five hotels offer meeting space. The Omni Dallas has the most capacity with 45-plus rooms and space for up to 1,000 people. The Magnolia Dallas Downtown has six rooms suited to groups up to 200. The Courtyard by Marriott Reunion District has four rooms for up to 120 attendees. Aloft and Homewood Suites handle smaller groups of 30 to 50.
Convention Center Station on the DART Blue Line and Red Line sits directly adjacent to the venue. All five hotels on this list are within a 10-minute walk of that station, so you can also use DART to reach the venue from any of them rather than walking the full distance.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Dallas Downtown on Elm St gives you a full kitchenette and suite layout at 0.55 miles from the convention center, which suits travelers who need a proper workspace and the ability to prepare meals. The Omni Dallas is the better pick if you need room service, a spa, and on-site dining without leaving the property.
Two four-star hotels make this list. The Omni Dallas Hotel at 555 S Lamar St and the Magnolia Dallas Downtown at 1401 Commerce St both carry four-star ratings and sit within 0.7 miles of the convention center. The Omni has the larger meeting infrastructure; the Magnolia offers a historic building with a more boutique atmosphere.
A taxi from any of the five hotels runs 3 to 4 minutes and costs under $10 in normal traffic. During peak convention hours, walking is often faster than waiting for a pickup, especially from the Aloft and Homewood Suites, which are both under 0.55 miles from the venue.
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