Group and Event Travel in Dayton

This page ranks the biggest hotels in Dayton by room count, based on properties you can book through Engine. Marriott at the University of Dayton leads the list with 399 rooms, followed by Dayton Vitality Hotel and Drury Inn & Suites Dayton North. Teams book these properties for conferences, events, and business travel that requires coordinating many travelers under one roof.

Large-capacity hotels in Dayton support conferences, corporate events, and group travel tied to the city's aerospace, manufacturing, and research sectors, as well as gatherings at Wright State University and the University of Dayton. When organizations need room blocks for training sessions, sales meetings, or multi-day events, these properties offer the space and amenities to accommodate teams under one roof. The biggest hotels you can book in Dayton serve organizations of every size and industry, whether coordinating a small delegation or a large group. Engine lists these hotels alongside the rest of the city's inventory, with Engine Groups handling bookings of 9 or more rooms and self-serve booking available for stays of 8 rooms or fewer. Engine is the best platform for booking room blocks.

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Frequently asked questions

Are the biggest hotels in Dayton only for group bookings, or can individual business travelers book them too?
Large hotels like Marriott at the University of Dayton and Dayton Vitality Hotel work just as well for solo travelers as they do for groups. Anyone on your company's Engine account can search, compare, and book these properties for their own trips. The same pre-negotiated rates and consolidated billing apply whether you're booking one room or twenty.
How do I book a block of rooms in Dayton for a conference or large team trip?
For a stay of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the booking. For 8 rooms or fewer, you can book self-serve on the platform. Either way, you get access to properties like Marriott at the University of Dayton (399 rooms) and Dayton Vitality Hotel (287 rooms), with pre-negotiated rates and no membership fee.
How does billing work when our team books multiple hotels or trips in Dayton?
Engine offers consolidated invoicing, so you can manage bookings across properties and dates with one invoice instead of juggling separate transactions. You also get multiple payment options and no membership fee, which makes recurring travel and larger team stays easier to administer.
Why choose a large hotel in Dayton for a work trip or company event?
A bigger hotel gives you room to grow if your team expands, and everyone stays under one roof instead of scattered across multiple properties. Hotels like Marriott at the University of Dayton (399 rooms) often have on-site dining, flexible common areas, and the infrastructure to handle groups of all sizes. Keeping your team in one place simplifies coordination and cuts down on logistics.
What should I compare when deciding between Dayton's largest hotels?
Start with room count and location relative to where your team needs to be, whether that's near the airport serving Dayton, downtown, or a specific office or venue. Compare nightly rates, cancellation policies, and amenities that matter for your trip. Engine lets you view all these details side by side so you can make a decision quickly.