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Same order as the list above. Room counts and the breakfast, parking, and shuttle marks come from each hotel's own listing data. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.
| Hotel | Rooms | Brand | From downtown Tacoma | Free breakfast | Free parking | Shuttle | Guest rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown | 163 | Hilton Garden Inn | 0.7 mi | – | – | – | (748) |
| Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown | 162 | Courtyard by Marriott | 0.3 mi | – | – | – | (978) |
| Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG | 124 | Holiday Inn | 5.2 mi | – | – | (1,008) | |
| Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma | 155 | – | 2.0 mi | – | – | (2,077) | |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle | 155 | Wyndham | 1.6 mi | – | (1,664) | ||
| Hotel Thea Tacoma, Ascend Hotel Collection | 132 | Unknown Hotel Brand | 4.5 mi | – | – | (21) | |
| Oasis Inn Tacoma | 128 | – | 4.1 mi | – | – | – | (8) |
| Travelodge by Wyndham Port of Tacoma WA | 77 | Wyndham | 3.0 mi | – | – | (1) |
Frequently asked questions
How does a group rate work for booking hotel rooms in Tacoma?
When you book 9 or more rooms for the same dates, the hotel quotes a group rate for the entire block instead of charging the public rate for each room. This rate applies to all the rooms in your block. Engine Groups handles the booking process once you submit your request.
How far in advance should I request a room block in Tacoma?
For busy periods like convention weeks or summer tournament season, start your request as early as possible. Hotels fill up quickly when multiple groups are traveling to Tacoma at the same time. Submitting your request several months ahead gives you more options and better availability.
How does a room block work and why does the cutoff date matter?
A room block holds your rooms until a cutoff date, typically a few weeks before arrival. After you book the block, you assign travelers to individual rooms as your plans firm up. If rooms in your block go unassigned by the cutoff date, the hotel releases them back into inventory, so you'll want to finalize your traveler list before that deadline.
What should I compare when choosing a hotel for a group in Tacoma?
The comparison table on this page shows room count, brand, distance from downtown, free breakfast, free parking, shuttle service, and guest ratings. Room count matters if your group is large. Free breakfast and free parking can simplify logistics, and distance from downtown affects how easily your group can get around Tacoma.
How does billing work for a group stay booked through Engine?
Engine offers consolidated invoicing so you're not managing separate charges for each room. You have multiple payment options, and there's no membership fee to use the platform. This makes it easier to handle accounting for the entire group in one place.