Hosting a Conference or Event in Ann Arbor

Engine's network of conference hotels in Ann Arbor includes properties like the Sheraton Ann Arbor Hotel, among the top on this list with its Michigan Ballroom running about 6,300 square feet and capacity for up to 800 people. Event planners and travel managers use this page to compare meeting space and book room blocks, while attendees often book their own accommodations for the same events. All properties are available to search and book through Engine.

Engine booking data shows May is Ann Arbor's busiest month for business travel, with about 53% more room nights than the city's average month. If your event lands in May, book the room block early.

Ann Arbor is home to the University of Michigan, and the hotels on this list serve organizations of every size and industry, whether your team is attending a university-connected symposium, a research conference, or hosting your own corporate event or offsite. You can search, compare, and book guest rooms at these hotels on Engine. For a stay of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking; for 8 or fewer, you book self-serve. If you need meeting or event space, you can find and request venues through Engine Spaces, Engine's meeting-and-event product.

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Sheraton Ann Arbor Hotel

3-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (1002)

The Sheraton Ann Arbor Hotel offers 15 event spaces and 197 rooms. Its largest space, the Michigan Ballroom, runs about 6300 square feet and hosts up to 800 people.

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Residence Inn Ann Arbor Downtown

3-star hotel 4.7 Excellent (616)

With 110 rooms and 4 event spaces, Residence Inn Ann Arbor Downtown features Zingerman's Greyline at about 22000 square feet, accommodating up to 150 attendees.

  • Free breakfast avail.
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The Kensington Hotel

3-star hotel 4.2 Great (1565)

The Kensington Hotel provides 13 event spaces across 200 rooms. The Grande Ballroom spans about 5568 square feet and hosts up to 580 people.

  • Free parking avail.
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DoubleTree by Hilton Ann Arbor North

4-star hotel 4.2 Great (1000)

DoubleTree by Hilton Ann Arbor North has 15 event spaces and 227 rooms, with the Wolverine Ballroom offering about 4600 square feet for gatherings of up to 500 people.

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Hilton Garden Inn Ann Arbor

3-star hotel 4.5 Excellent (1001)

Hilton Garden Inn Ann Arbor features 7 event spaces and 130 rooms. Its Great Lakes Ballroom runs about 3420 square feet and accommodates up to 220 attendees.

  • Free parking avail.
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Graduate by Hilton Ann Arbor

4-star hotel 4.5 Excellent (1004)

Graduate by Hilton Ann Arbor offers 8 event spaces across 207 rooms, with the Regency Ballroom providing about 2855 square feet for up to 200 people.

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Bell Tower Hotel

3-star hotel 4.6 Excellent (1004)

Bell Tower Hotel has 3 event spaces and 66 rooms. The Conference Room offers about 576 square feet and hosts up to 70 attendees.

  • Free breakfast avail.
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Ann Arbor Regent Hotel & Suites

3-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (2924)

Ann Arbor Regent Hotel & Suites offers 4 event spaces and 125 rooms. Its largest space, the Ann Arbor Regent Banquet & Conference Center, runs about 3230 square feet and hosts up to 120 people.

  • Free breakfast avail.
  • Free parking avail.
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Courtyard By Marriott Ann Arbor

3-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (689)

Courtyard By Marriott Ann Arbor features 8 event spaces across 160 rooms, with the Park Place Ballroom spanning about 2728 square feet for up to 300 attendees.

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Wyndham Garden Ann Arbor

3-star hotel 3.6 Great (1533)

Wyndham Garden Ann Arbor provides 7 event spaces and 162 rooms. The Atrium runs about 2160 square feet and accommodates up to 600 people.

  • Free breakfast avail.
  • Free parking avail.
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Hyatt Place Ann Arbor

3-star hotel 4.7 Excellent (1003)

Hyatt Place Ann Arbor offers 3 event spaces and 142 rooms. Meeting Place 1 provides about 572 square feet and hosts up to 12 people.

  • Free breakfast avail.
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Hampton Inn & Suites Ann Arbor West

2-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (1002)

Hampton Inn & Suites Ann Arbor West features 2 event spaces and 100 rooms, with its Meeting Space offering about 575 square feet for up to 35 people.

  • Free breakfast avail.
  • Free parking avail.
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Frequently asked questions

How does Engine help when I'm planning a large meeting in Ann Arbor?
Engine supports both parts of your event. For the guest rooms, if you need 9 or more you'll work with Engine Groups to handle the block; 8 or fewer you can book self-serve. For the meeting or event space itself, you can search and request venues through Engine Spaces, which gives you access to thousands of options to find what fits your agenda.
How does billing work if I'm booking rooms for a multi-day conference?
Engine offers consolidated invoicing, so you're not chasing separate receipts for each attendee. You'll have multiple payment options and there's no membership fee. That simplifies expense reporting and keeps your finance team happy.
What amenities can conference attendees expect at these hotels?
Most properties offer parking, wifi, and on-site dining, though specifics vary by hotel. The Sheraton Ann Arbor Hotel has 197 guest rooms and 15 event spaces, while The Kensington Hotel offers 200 rooms and 13 spaces. Check each property's listing on Engine to confirm what's included.
What's the process for reserving a block of guest rooms for my team?
If you need 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups will coordinate the block for you. For 8 rooms or fewer, you can book directly through the platform yourself. Either way, you'll get pre-negotiated rates and consolidated billing.
How do out-of-town attendees get to Ann Arbor for an event?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport serves Ann Arbor and is about 25 miles east of the city. Ground transportation or a rental car gets attendees to their hotel. The Residence Inn Ann Arbor Downtown, for example, has 110 guest rooms and its largest event space runs about 22,000 square feet, so you can keep lodging and sessions in one spot.

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