Conference Hotels in Ohio

Hosting a Conference or Event in Ohio

Conference hotels in Ohio range from properties with ballrooms holding thousands to multi-space venues across cities like Wilmington, Columbus, and Cleveland. The Holiday Inn Wilmington by IHG leads the list with a largest event space of about 60,000 square feet (the Roberts Ballroom, holding up to 6,660 people), 19 event spaces, and 118 guest rooms, all bookable through Engine. Event planners, travel managers, and attendees booking their own rooms use this page to compare hotels by meeting and event capability anywhere in the state.

Ohio draws conferences and events across industries, from manufacturing and healthcare to education and finance, with convention activity concentrated in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and regional markets throughout the state. The hotels on this list are spread across Ohio's cities and serve organizations of every size and industry, offering meeting and event space for gatherings from corporate retreats to large-scale conferences. You can search, compare, and book guest rooms at these hotels on Engine, for a stay of nine or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking, and for eight or fewer, you book self-serve. To find and request meeting and event space, you can use Engine Spaces, Engine's venue product that connects planners to over 40,000 venues.

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Same order as the list above: ranked by a hotel's total event space across all its meeting rooms. The largest single room is shown here, so that column can run out of order. Space figures come from each hotel's meeting-space records. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.

#	Hotel	City	Largest event space	Max occupancy	Event spaces	Guest rooms	Guest rating
1	Holiday Inn Wilmington by IHG	Wilmington	60,000 sq ft	6,660	19	118	4.6 (708)
2	Hilton Columbus Downtown	Columbus	15,096 sq ft	7,201	49	532	4.7 (1,497)
3	Hotel Cleveland, Autograph Collection	Cleveland	22,590 sq ft	2,950	38	491	4.6 (604)
4	Hyatt Regency Cincinnati	Cincinnati	14,216 sq ft	1,500	26	491	4.3 (1,956)
5	Hyatt Regency Columbus	Columbus	15,800 sq ft	1,600	25	633	4.5 (1,315)
6	Holiday Inn Cleveland-S Independence by IHG	Independence	9,000 sq ft	1,000	28	260	4.1 (1,004)
7	Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza	Cincinnati	8,778 sq ft	1,000	34	561	4.0 (1,848)
8	Garner Hotel Wadsworth by IHG	Wadsworth	8,400 sq ft	600	17	82	4.4 (664)
9	The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center	Lewis Center	6,000 sq ft	660	33	192	4.7 (1,007)
10	Hilton Cleveland Downtown	Cleveland	20,587 sq ft	2,016	11	600	4.5 (1,567)
11	The Westin Cleveland Downtown	Cleveland	9,500 sq ft	1,007	37	484	4.1 (1,069)
12	Hilton Columbus/Polaris	Columbus	9,000 sq ft	1,000	21	254	4.5 (1,003)
13	Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel	Columbus	11,700 sq ft	1,500	19	408	4.2 (1,000)
14	Metropolitan at The 9, Autograph Collection	Cleveland	7,000 sq ft	450	29	156	4.5 (1,001)
15	Cherry Valley Hotel	Newark	30,000 sq ft	800	6	200	4.3 (1,000)
16	DoubleTree by Hilton Canton Downtown	Canton	5,985 sq ft	470	23	164	4.3 (1,100)
17	InterContinental Cleveland by IHG	Cleveland	12,000 sq ft	1,100	14	295	4.5 (944)
18	The Westin Cincinnati	Cincinnati	8,755 sq ft	1,000	16	456	4.2 (1,750)
19	The Warehouse Hotel at Champion Mill	Hamilton	8,842 sq ft	800	16	233	4.3 (795)
20	DoubleTree by Hilton Akron Fairlawn	Fairlawn	6,350 sq ft	900	23	203	4.3 (848)
21	Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel	Westerville	6,960 sq ft	750	17	222	4.7 (985)
22	Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower	Cleveland	9,746 sq ft	1,200	18	400	4.4 (1,000)
23	Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wadsworth by IHG	Wadsworth	8,400 sq ft	700	18	74	4.5 (524)
24	The Summit Hotel	Cincinnati	8,000 sq ft	350	17	239	4.6 (1,001)
25	The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center	Columbus	3,900 sq ft	400	23	151	4.7 (1,609)
26	Hilton Garden Inn Toledo Perrysburg	Perrysburg	9,856 sq ft	1,000	12	184	4.2 (1,003)
27	Hilton Columbus at Easton	Columbus	10,000 sq ft	1,500	15	345	4.2 (1,119)
28	Embassy Suites by Hilton Cleveland Rockside	Independence	9,620 sq ft	1,500	14	271	4.0 (1,000)
29	The Bertram Inn & Conf Ctr Trademark Collection by Wyndham	Aurora	5,400 sq ft	750	13	224	3.8 (216)
30	Delta Hotels by Marriott Cincinnati Sharonville	Sharonville	8,320 sq ft	900	16	230	4.4 (471)
31	Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin	Dublin	6,100 sq ft	600	16	284	4.3 (1,001)
32	Dayton Vitality Hotel	Dayton	6,272 sq ft	650	15	287	4.0 (124)
33	Delta Hotels by Marriott Toledo	Toledo	5,450 sq ft	520	14	211	4.1 (575)
34	Cleveland Marriott East	Warrensville Heights	7,480 sq ft	920	16	295	4.5 (1,000)
35	Sonesta Columbus Downtown	Columbus	4,900 sq ft	500	13	421	4.4 (1,742)
36	The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland	Cleveland	7,565 sq ft	450	10	206	4.5 (299)
37	Sheraton Suites Akron Cuyahoga Falls	Cuyahoga Falls	4,446 sq ft	500	16	209	4.4 (1,001)
38	The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square	Columbus	5,976 sq ft	800	14	403	3.9 (651)
39	Best Western Plus Strongsville Cleveland	Strongsville	7,590 sq ft	1,000	11	305	3.7 (2,019)
40	Marriott Cincinnati North	West Chester	7,480 sq ft	960	17	302	4.4 (1,001)
41	Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Downtown	Cleveland	5,500 sq ft	550	14	240	3.7 (1,355)
42	Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Cincinnati - Eastgate by IHG	Cincinnati	7,183 sq ft	1,000	17	212	4.1 (1,000)
43	Marriott Columbus Northwest	Dublin	6,557 sq ft	728	20	310	4.5 (1,000)
44	Embassy Suites by Hilton Cincinnati Northeast Blue Ash	Cincinnati	4,921 sq ft	500	14	238	3.8 (1,002)
45	Quail Hollow Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham	Painesville	5,402 sq ft	540	11	176	–
46	Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph	Columbus	8,590 sq ft	250	9	135	4.6 (731)
47	Graduate by Hilton Cincinnati	Cincinnati	5,355 sq ft	500	13	203	4.6 (1,292)
48	Marriott Cincinnati Northeast	Mason	6,300 sq ft	700	18	306	4.6 (1,002)
49	Suburban Studios Montpelier	Montpelier	8,085 sq ft	450	5	–	4.2 (191)
50	Clarion Hotel - Cincinnati North	Cincinnati	6,000 sq ft	700	12	273	–

Frequently asked questions

What amenities can I expect at conference hotels in Ohio?

Most hotels on this list offer amenities like on-site parking, wifi, and dining options, though specifics vary by property. Many also provide business centers and flexible check-in times. It's a good idea to confirm directly with the hotel which amenities are included and whether any carry an additional charge.

How does Engine help when I'm planning a conference?

Engine supports both parts of your conference planning. For the guest-room block, you can book directly on Engine if you need 8 rooms or fewer; for 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the booking. To find and request meeting or event space, Engine Spaces connects you to venues across Ohio and the rest of the country.

How far in advance should I book hotel rooms for a large meeting?

For a conference or corporate event, booking guest rooms three to six months ahead is a good rule of thumb, especially if your dates fall during peak travel season or coincide with other events in the city. Booking early helps ensure availability and often gives you access to better rates. If your group is large, starting the conversation even earlier can make coordination smoother.

Which parts of Ohio have the most options for conference-ready hotels?

Columbus and Cleveland tend to have the highest concentration of hotels with substantial meeting space and guest-room inventory, thanks to their size and accessibility. Smaller cities like Wilmington also offer properties with large event spaces. Depending on your group's location and the nature of your event, you'll find options across the state.

What makes a hotel a good fit for a conference or large corporate event?

Look for a property with enough meeting space to accommodate your largest session or general assembly, plus breakout rooms if you need them. A solid guest-room count matters if attendees are staying on-site, and on-site dining or catering can simplify logistics. The hotels on this list range from 118 to 532 guest rooms and offer between 19 and 49 event spaces, so you can match the property to the scale of your event.

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