Hosting a Conference or Event in Newark

When you're planning a conference or corporate event in Newark, finding the right venue starts with hotels that offer serious meeting capacity. Embassy Suites by Hilton Newark Wilmington South leads this list of conference hotels in Newark you can book through Engine, with a largest event space of about 3,300 square feet (the Lord De La Warr Ballroom) that holds up to 525 people, plus 20 event spaces and 154 guest rooms. Travel managers, event planners, and attendees booking their own rooms can all search, compare, and reserve on Engine.

Engine booking data shows April is Newark's busiest month for business travel, with about 15% more room nights than the city's average month. If your event lands in April, book the room block early.

Newark sits between Philadelphia and Baltimore and is home to the University of Delaware, drawing corporate meetings, academic conferences, and industry events year-round. The hotels on this list serve organizations of every size and industry, from teams attending a regional conference to groups hosting a multi-day meeting. 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, and for 8 or fewer you book self-serve. To find and request meeting and event space, use Engine Spaces, Engine's venue product with access to more than 40,000 venues.

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Newark Wilmington South

3-star hotel 4.1 Great (1121)

Embassy Suites by Hilton Newark Wilmington South offers 20 event spaces across 154 guest rooms. Its largest room, the Lord De La Warr Ballroom, runs about 3,255 square feet and hosts up to 525 people.

  • Free breakfast avail.
  • Free parking avail.
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Ramada by Wyndham Newark/Wilmington

3-star hotel 3.4 Good (1651)

Ramada by Wyndham Newark/Wilmington features 4 event spaces and 98 guest rooms. The Delaware Room runs about 2,400 square feet and accommodates up to 150 people.

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Sonesta Select Newark Christiana Mall

3-star hotel 3.7 Great (1780)

Sonesta Select Newark Christiana Mall offers 3 event spaces and 152 guest rooms. The largest space, AB, runs about 1,250 square feet and accommodates up to 80 people.

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Sonesta ES Suites Wilmington - Newark

3-star hotel 3.8 Great (1010)

Sonesta ES Suites Wilmington-Newark has 1 event space and 120 guest rooms. Its Conference Room runs about 1,000 square feet and holds up to 60 attendees.

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Newark-Wilmington South Area

3-star hotel 4.1 Great (991)

Homewood Suites by Hilton Newark-Wilmington South Area features 2 event spaces across 91 guest rooms. The largest space runs about 480 square feet and accommodates up to 35 people.

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-Newark by IHG

2-star hotel 4.5 Excellent (1091)

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-Newark by IHG offers 1 event space and 120 guest rooms. Cambridge And Oxford runs about 900 square feet and seats up to 60 attendees.

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Hyatt Place Newark - Main Street

3-star hotel 4.7 Excellent (509)

Hyatt Place Newark-Main Street provides 4 event spaces and 104 guest rooms. Caskey, the largest space, runs about 393 square feet and holds up to 40 people.

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Red Roof Inn & Suites Newark - University

2-star hotel 2.7 Good (1003)

Red Roof Inn & Suites Newark-University has 4 event spaces across 134 guest rooms. Its largest room, Combo Constitution/Polly D, runs about 1,768 square feet and accommodates up to 120 people.

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Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington Christiana

2-star hotel 4.2 Great (1001)

Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington Christiana offers 1 event space and 136 guest rooms. The Blue Rock Room runs about 625 square feet and seats up to 60 attendees.

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Newark Downtown

2-star hotel 4.7 Excellent (861)

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Newark Downtown features 1 event space across 132 guest rooms. Its Board Room runs about 336 square feet and holds up to 15 people.

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Rodeway Inn Newark - University Area

2-star hotel 2.6 Good (641)

Rodeway Inn Newark-University Area provides 1 event space and 90 guest rooms. Meeting Room 1 runs about 1,107 square feet and accommodates up to 111 attendees.

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Frequently asked questions

What should I compare when choosing a hotel for a large meeting in Newark?
Start with the size of the largest event space and how many people it can hold. The Embassy Suites by Hilton Newark Wilmington South offers a largest event space of about 3,300 square feet (the Lord De La Warr Ballroom) with capacity for up to 525 people, while the Ramada by Wyndham Newark/Wilmington has a largest space of about 2,400 square feet (the Delaware Room) for up to 150 people. Also check the total number of event spaces if you need breakout rooms, and the guest-room count to ensure attendees can stay on-site.
How do I book a room block for conference attendees in Newark?
If you need 9 or more guest rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking for you. For 8 rooms or fewer, you can book self-serve directly on Engine. Both options give you access to pre-negotiated rates and consolidated invoicing with no membership fee.
How far ahead should I reserve hotel rooms for a corporate event?
For a large conference or multi-day event, aim to book guest rooms at least three to six months in advance to secure availability and better rates. If you're planning a smaller meeting or have flexible dates, a few weeks' notice may work. Booking early is especially important if your event coincides with peak travel periods or local activity in Newark.
What's the easiest way to get to Newark for a conference?
Newark is served by Philadelphia International Airport, about 30 miles south, which offers a wide range of domestic and international flights. From there, attendees can drive or arrange ground transportation to the hotels. The city is also accessible by car via Interstate 95, making it convenient for regional travelers.
What makes a hotel in Newark well-suited for hosting a conference?
Look for a combination of ample meeting space, enough guest rooms to house attendees, and on-site amenities like catering and AV support (which vary by property). The Embassy Suites by Hilton Newark Wilmington South, for example, has 20 event spaces and 154 guest rooms, while the Four Points by Sheraton Newark Christiana Wilmington offers 7 event spaces and 120 rooms. You can find and request meeting and event space for these and other venues through Engine Spaces.

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