Every hotel on this list sits within a 12-minute walk of Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center at 650 S Griffin St, Dallas, TX 75202, drawn from Downtown Dallas, the Cedars, and the Reunion District. Hotels were chosen based on verified walking distance, guest ratings, star rating, and confirmed 2026 operating status. The five picks span both the south and north sides of the building, so you get options whether you're arriving via Young Street or Commerce Street.
How hotels near Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center were ranked
The convention center sits at 650 S Griffin St, which puts it roughly two blocks south of Main Street and four blocks east of Reunion Boulevard. That geometry matters because hotels on Commerce Street or Elm Street are a longer walk than their Downtown Dallas address might suggest, while hotels on Young Street or S Lamar Street are almost at the front door.
Ranking followed four criteria in order: verified walking distance first, then star rating within a 0.1-mile band, then certifications as a tiebreaker, then alphabetical order. Hotels showing a 0-minute walk in mapping data were re-evaluated using street addresses and Dallas block lengths (roughly 300–400 feet per block) to produce realistic estimates. No hotel was included if its address placed it more than 1 mile from the convention center's main entrance on Griffin Street.
Hotels near Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center at a glance
| Hotel | Walk time | Stars | Neighborhood | Certifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omni Dallas Hotel | 3 min | 4 | South side, Griffin St corridor | LEED Silver certified |
| Aloft Dallas Downtown | 5 min | 3 | South side, Young St corridor | Marriott Serve 360 linen reuse program |
| Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Downtown/Reunion District | 7 min | 3 | West side, Reunion District | Marriott Serve 360 energy reduction targets |
Getting around during a convention week
- DART Light Rail runs free within the Downtown Zone, which covers Convention Center Station, Akard Station, West End Station, and Union Station. You can hop between them without a fare card.
- The convention center's main pedestrian entrance faces Griffin Street; hotels on Young Street or S Lamar Street are closest to that entrance.
- If you're arriving by Amtrak or Trinity Railway Express, Union Station at 400 S Houston St drops you a 7-minute walk from the Griffin Street entrance.
- Rideshare pickup zones during large events shift to Commerce Street on the north side. Factor in an extra 5 minutes if your hotel is south of the building.
Which hotels near Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center suit which attendees
Convention attendees who want to walk out of their room and be at a session in under 5 minutes should book the Omni Dallas Hotel or Aloft Dallas Downtown. Both sit on the south side of the building within one block of the Griffin Street entrance.
Attendees who prioritize a full-service experience with a spa and multiple dining options will find the Omni the strongest choice, while those watching a per-diem budget get more value from Aloft without sacrificing location. The Courtyard by Marriott in the Reunion District works well for groups arriving by car, since Reunion Boulevard parking is easier to navigate than the Griffin Street corridor during peak event days.
For attendees extending their stay into the weekend, the Magnolia Dallas Downtown and Crowne Plaza Dallas Downtown both sit closer to the Main Street and Elm Street dining corridors, which gives you more walkable restaurant options once the convention floor closes.
Our Picks
Top Hotels
Aloft Dallas Downtown
1033 Young Street, Dallas
Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Downtown/Reunion District
310 South Houston St, Dallas
Crowne Plaza Dallas Downtown by IHG
1015 Elm Street, Dallas
Magnolia Hotel Downtown Dallas
1401 Commerce Street, Dallas
Omni Dallas Hotel
555 South Lamar Street, Dallas
FAQs
Common Questions
The Omni Dallas Hotel at 555 S Lamar St connects to the convention center via a direct skybridge, putting you inside the building in about 3 minutes without stepping outside. For attendees with back-to-back sessions, that connection removes weather and traffic from the equation entirely.
Aloft Dallas Downtown at 1033 Young St and Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Downtown/Reunion District at 310 S Houston St both sit within a 7-minute walk and typically price below the full-service options on this list. Aloft is closer to the Griffin Street entrance; the Courtyard is better positioned if you're arriving by Amtrak or Trinity Railway Express through Union Station.
Convention Center Station on the Red and Blue lines sits directly adjacent to the building on S Griffin St. Akard Station, which serves all four DART lines (Red, Blue, Green, and Orange), is about a 5-minute walk north on Akard St and gives you more transfer options if you're connecting from other parts of the city.
Two hotels on this list hold verified third-party certifications: the Omni Dallas Hotel carries LEED Silver, and Crowne Plaza Dallas Downtown holds IHG Green Engage Level 3. The remaining three hotels participate in brand-level programs covering linen reuse, energy tracking, or building reuse, but do not hold independent third-party certifications.
Yes. The Omni Dallas Hotel and Aloft Dallas Downtown sit on the south side near the Griffin Street main entrance, while Crowne Plaza Dallas Downtown and Magnolia Dallas Downtown cover the north side along the Elm Street and Commerce Street corridors. The Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Downtown/Reunion District covers the west side near Union Station and Reunion Boulevard.
All five hotels are within an 11-minute walk of Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center's main entrance at 650 S Griffin St. Dallas summers push temperatures above 95°F in July and August, so attendees at the Crowne Plaza or Magnolia (both around 10 to 11 minutes away) may prefer DART's free Downtown Zone service on hot days rather than walking the full distance.
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