Hosting a Conference or Event in Grand Forks

Planners and travel managers can search, compare, and book conference hotels in Grand Forks on Engine, with the Ramada by Wyndham Grand Forks among the top options on this list. Its largest event space, the Ballroom, runs about 6,300 square feet and accommodates up to 500 people across six event spaces and 100 guest rooms. Attendees booking their own travel will find the same properties and pre-negotiated rates.

Engine booking data shows July is Grand Forks's busiest month for business travel, with about 41% more room nights than the city's average month. If your event lands in July, book the room block early.

Grand Forks sits in the Red River Valley and is home to the University of North Dakota, drawing organizations from across the region for conferences, training sessions, and large meetings. These hotels serve teams of every size and industry, whether you're attending a multi-day event or hosting your own. 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. You can also find and request meeting and event space through Engine Spaces, Engine's venue product.

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Ramada by Wyndham Grand Forks

3-star hotel 3.5 Great (1001)

The Ramada by Wyndham Grand Forks leads this list with a Ballroom spanning about 6310 square feet that hosts up to 500 people. The property offers 6 event spaces and 100 guest rooms.

  • Free breakfast avail.
  • Free parking avail.
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Hilton Garden Inn Grand Forks - UND

3-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (831)

Hilton Garden Inn Grand Forks - UND offers 4 event spaces, including the Buchli/Dahl Ballroom at about 2880 square feet that accommodates up to 250 people. The hotel has 105 guest rooms.

  • Free parking avail.
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Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks

3-star hotel 4.2 Great (1718)

Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks features 4 event spaces and 201 guest rooms. Its largest event space, Ambassador C, runs about 2200 square feet and hosts up to 350 people.

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Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Forks

2-star hotel 4.7 Excellent (1001)

With 3 event spaces and 97 guest rooms, Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Forks offers the Bison/Sioux Room at about 1792 square feet, accommodating up to 110 people.

  • Free breakfast avail.
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Staybridge Suites Grand Forks by IHG

3-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (457)

Staybridge Suites Grand Forks by IHG provides 4 event spaces and 97 guest rooms. Vista I & II, its largest space at about 815 square feet, accommodates up to 60 people.

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Best Western Harvest Inn & Suites

3-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (1006)

Best Western Harvest Inn & Suites has 1 event space of about 800 square feet that hosts up to 30 people, plus 85 guest rooms.

  • Free breakfast avail.
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Grand Forks

3-star hotel 4.6 Excellent (962)

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Grand Forks has a Board Room of about 308 square feet that seats up to 10 people, along with 93 guest rooms.

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Rodeway Inn Columbia Mall Loop

2-star hotel 4.0 Great (1006)

Rodeway Inn Columbia Mall Loop offers 1 event space of about 288 square feet and 85 guest rooms.

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Frequently asked questions

How does billing work when booking rooms for a large meeting in Grand Forks?
Engine offers consolidated invoicing, so you get one bill instead of separate charges from each traveler. You can choose from multiple payment options, and there's no membership fee to use the platform. This makes it easier to manage expenses when your team is in town for a conference or corporate event.
What should I compare when choosing conference hotels in Grand Forks?
Start with the size and number of event spaces each property offers. For example, the Ramada by Wyndham Grand Forks has a largest event space of about 6,300 square feet that holds up to 500 people and offers 6 event spaces total, while the Hilton Garden Inn Grand Forks - UND has a largest space of about 2,900 square feet for up to 250 people with 4 event spaces. Also consider the guest-room count and whether on-site amenities like AV and catering fit your needs.
Can Engine help with both the guest rooms and the meeting space for our event?
Yes. For the guest-room block, Engine Groups handles bookings of 9 or more rooms, while stays of 8 rooms or fewer are self-serve through the platform. For the meeting or event space itself, you can find and request a venue through Engine Spaces, which gives you access to thousands of meeting and event venues. This way, you can source both parts of your conference through Engine.
What's the best way to get to Grand Forks for a big event?
Grand Forks International Airport serves the city and is convenient for attendees flying in. If your group is driving, Grand Forks sits along Interstate 29, making it accessible from neighboring cities. Many of the hotels on this list are within a short drive of the airport, so your attendees can get to their rooms and the meeting space quickly.
What makes a hotel in Grand Forks a good fit for a large meeting?
Look for properties with enough event space to accommodate your group and a sufficient number of guest rooms for overnight attendees. The Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks, for instance, has 201 guest rooms and a largest event space of about 2,200 square feet that holds up to 350 people. On-site facilities like catering and AV vary by property, so confirm what's available when you book.

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