Hosting a Conference or Event in Champaign

Engine's conference hotels in Champaign make it easy for event planners, travel managers, and attendees to search and book properties with dedicated meeting space. Leading the list is the Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/Urbana, offering 21 event spaces and a largest event space of about 7,100 square feet (the Illini Ballroom) with capacity for up to 1,000 people. Compare properties, book your stay, and for room blocks of 9 or more, let Engine Groups handle the booking.

Engine booking data shows May is Champaign's busiest month for business travel, with about 30% more room nights than the city's average month. If your event lands in May, book the room block early.

Champaign is home to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and the hotels on this list serve organizations of every size and industry, from teams attending academic conferences and recruiting events to companies hosting sales meetings, training sessions, and regional gatherings. You can search, compare, and book guest rooms at these properties 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. To find and request meeting and event space, use Engine Spaces, Engine's venue product that connects planners to meeting and event venues.

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Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/Urbana

3-star hotel 4.5 Excellent (1001)

With 21 event spaces and its largest room, the Illini Ballroom, running about 7,080 square feet and hosting up to 1,000 people, this 99-room property offers scale for corporate events and large meetings.

  • Free parking avail.
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I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center

4-star hotel 4.9 Excellent (2200)

Featuring 16 event spaces and a largest room (Heritage Hall) of about 11,500 square feet with capacity for up to 1,200 people, this 126-room property leads the list for meeting space in Champaign.

  • Free breakfast avail.
  • Free parking avail.
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Holiday Inn Champaign by IHG

3-star hotel 4.2 Great (1001)

This 187-room property offers 11 event spaces, including the White Oaks Ballroom at about 10,000 square feet, accommodating up to 500 people for your corporate gathering.

  • Free parking avail.
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Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana

3-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (1001)

Offering seven event spaces and 145 guest rooms, this property's largest meeting room runs about 3,200 square feet and hosts up to 250 attendees.

  • Free breakfast avail.
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Drury Inn & Suites Champaign

3-star hotel 4.5 Excellent (1366)

This 131-room property provides four event spaces, with its largest running about 703 square feet and accommodating up to 50 people.

  • Free breakfast avail.
  • Free parking avail.
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Champaign/Urbana

3-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (974)

With two meeting spaces and 104 guest rooms, the largest space runs about 480 square feet and holds up to 60 attendees.

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Champaign-Urbana

3-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (933)

Featuring one event space (Illinois) at about 875 square feet for up to 50 people, this 98-room property serves smaller meetings and breakout sessions.

  • Free breakfast avail.
  • Free parking avail.
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Courtyard Champaign

3-star hotel 4.1 Great (453)

This 78-room property offers one meeting room running about 675 square feet with capacity for up to 35 people.

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Hampton Inn Champaign Southwest

2-star hotel 4.6 Excellent (678)

The 80-room property features a single meeting room of about 572 square feet, hosting up to 30 attendees for focused sessions.

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  • Free parking avail.
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Frequently asked questions

How far in advance should I book hotel rooms for a conference in Champaign?
For a large conference, start booking guest rooms at least three to six months ahead, especially if your event coincides with a University of Illinois calendar date. Early booking helps lock in pre-negotiated rates and ensures you have enough rooms for attendees. If you need 9 or more guest rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking; for 8 or fewer, you can book self-serve on Engine.
How do I reserve a block of rooms for conference attendees?
For a stay of 9 or more guest rooms, Engine Groups handles your room-block booking. For 8 rooms or fewer, you can search, compare, and book self-serve on Engine. Both options offer consolidated invoicing, pre-negotiated rates, and no membership fee.
What should I compare when choosing a venue for a big meeting?
Look at the size of each hotel's largest event space, the number of meeting rooms available, and the guest-room count. For example, the I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center has a largest event space of about 12,000 square feet (Heritage Hall, holding up to 1,200 people) and 126 guest rooms, while the Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/Urbana offers a largest space of about 7,100 square feet (the Illini Ballroom, up to 1,000 people) and 21 event spaces. You can find and request meeting and event space through Engine Spaces, Engine's venue product.
What amenities can conference attendees expect at these hotels?
Amenities vary by property but generally include parking, wifi, and on-site dining options. Some hotels also offer business centers and fitness facilities. Confirm specific details with each property or through Engine when booking.
How do attendees get to Champaign for a conference?
Most attendees fly into Willard Airport, the airport serving Champaign, or drive in from nearby cities. The hotels on this list are typically a short drive from the airport and the University of Illinois campus. Ground transportation and rental cars are available at the airport for those who need them.

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