Hosting a Conference or Event in Erie

When you're organizing a conference or corporate event in Erie, Engine lets you search and book conference hotels in Erie that offer the meeting space and guest rooms your group needs. The Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel leads this list with a largest event space of about 20,000 square feet, up to 500 people capacity, and 200 guest rooms, one of the top options you can book through Engine for planners, travel managers, and attendees arranging their own stays. You'll find properties with multiple event spaces, flexible layouts, and room blocks to fit groups of every size.

Engine booking data shows July is Erie's busiest month for business travel, with about 45% more room nights than the city's average month. If your event lands in July, book the room block early.

Erie sits on the shore of Lake Erie and draws organizations from across the region for conferences, corporate meetings, and training events. The hotels on this list serve companies of every size and industry, whether you're booking rooms for a team attending a multi-day event or planning to host one yourself. 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, you can use Engine Spaces, Engine's venue product with access to thousands of venues across the U.S.

Showing 15 properties (sorted by distance)

Courtyard by Marriott Erie

3-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (1003)

Courtyard by Marriott Erie offers 15 event spaces and 110 rooms. Its largest event space, the Ambassador Crystal Ballroom, runs about 6,500 square feet and hosts up to 765 people.

  • Free parking avail.
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The Avalon Hotel

3-star hotel 3.0 Good (2)

The Avalon Hotel provides 16 event spaces across 193 rooms. The Presque Isle Ballroom, its largest event space at about 7,564 square feet, accommodates up to 1,200 people.

  • Free parking avail.
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Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel

3-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (1004)

Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel features 10 event spaces and 200 rooms. Anchor Plaza, its biggest room at about 20,000 square feet, hosts up to 500 people.

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Clarion Pointe Near Erie Casino

2-star hotel 4.0 Great (801)

Clarion Pointe Near Erie Casino has 6 event spaces and 112 rooms. Room 116/118, its largest event space at about 876 square feet, accommodates up to 100 people.

  • Free breakfast avail.
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Holiday Inn Erie by IHG

3-star hotel 4.6 Excellent (1310)

Holiday Inn Erie by IHG offers 2 event spaces and 150 rooms. The Hawkeye Meeting Room, about 1,200 square feet, hosts up to 133 people.

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Hilton Garden Inn Erie

3-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (1000)

Hilton Garden Inn Erie features 3 event spaces across 104 rooms. The Mirage Room, its largest space at about 972 square feet, accommodates up to 130 people.

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Erie

2-star hotel 4.2 Great (1017)

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Erie provides a single meeting room of about 2,040 square feet that hosts up to 150 people, with 88 rooms available.

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Springhill Suites by Marriott Erie

3-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (1002)

Springhill Suites by Marriott Erie has 2 event spaces and 117 rooms. Its largest space, a meeting room of about 696 square feet, accommodates up to 50 people.

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Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Harborcreek

3-star hotel 4.1 Great (1856)

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Harborcreek offers a single meeting space of about 1,200 square feet that hosts up to 50 people, with 44 rooms.

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Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Erie

3-star hotel 3.9 Great (2315)

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Erie features 2 event spaces and 56 rooms. Its largest space runs about 800 square feet and accommodates up to 48 people.

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Wyndham Garden Erie

3-star hotel 4.0 Great (1006)

Wyndham Garden Erie provides a single conference room of about 1,178 square feet that hosts up to 45 people, with 112 rooms available.

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Hampton Inn & Suites Erie Bayfront

2-star hotel 4.7 Excellent (1010)

Hampton Inn & Suites Erie Bayfront offers a board room of about 600 square feet that accommodates up to 50 people, with 94 rooms.

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TownePlace Suites Erie

3-star hotel 4.5 Excellent (992)

TownePlace Suites Erie has a single event space, The Board Room, running about 312 square feet and hosting up to 32 people, with 99 rooms.

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Motel 6 Erie, PA

2-star hotel 3.8 Great (1551)

Motel 6 Erie, PA provides a conference room of about 700 square feet that accommodates up to 24 people, with 103 rooms available.

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Frequently asked questions

How does billing work when I book a room block for a conference in Erie?
Engine offers consolidated invoicing, so you can manage charges for the entire room block in one place rather than juggling individual receipts. You'll have multiple payment options and there's no membership fee. This makes it straightforward to allocate costs and reconcile expenses after your event.
What's the best way to get attendees to Erie for a large meeting?
Erie International Airport serves the city and offers connections through several carriers, making it accessible for attendees flying in from across the country. The hotels on this list are within a reasonable distance of the airport and downtown Erie. Ground transportation options include rental cars, rideshare services, and shuttles depending on the property.
How far in advance should I book hotel rooms for a corporate event in Erie?
For a large meeting or conference, start looking at least three to six months out to secure the room block you need and lock in rates. If your event coincides with summer tourism season near Lake Erie or other regional activity, earlier is better. Engine lets you search and compare availability across these properties so you can plan with confidence.
What amenities can conference attendees expect at these hotels?
Most properties on this list offer parking, wifi, and on-site dining, though specifics vary by hotel. Business travelers attending a conference will generally find workspaces, fitness centers, and flexible check-in options. It's worth confirming details like breakfast service, AV capabilities in meeting rooms, and catering when you book.
How do I book a block of guest rooms for conference attendees?
If you need nine or more guest rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking for you. For eight rooms or fewer, you can book self-serve through Engine's platform. For the meeting and event space itself, you can find and request a venue through Engine Spaces, which connects you to thousands of properties where you can source the space your conference requires.

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