Conference Hotels in Texas

Hosting a Conference or Event in Texas

This ranking of conference hotels in Texas spotlights properties bookable through Engine with significant meeting and event capability, led by the Marriott Marquis Houston in Houston, where the largest event space runs about 40,000 square feet and accommodates up to 4,800 people across 61 event spaces and 1000 guest rooms. The list serves event planners, travel managers, and attendees booking their own rooms anywhere in the state. Engine connects you to these hotels, helps you find and request meeting space through Engine Spaces, and handles guest-room blocks of 9 or more rooms through Engine Groups.

Texas draws conferences and corporate events year-round, from energy and healthcare gatherings to technology summits and trade shows, and the hotels on this list are spread across the state's largest cities. These properties serve organizations of every size and industry, with event spaces ranging from intimate boardrooms to ballrooms that accommodate thousands. 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, Engine Spaces connects you to venues across Texas, so you can source both the guest rooms and the event space through Engine.

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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	Marriott Marquis Houston	Houston	39,716 sq ft	4,800	61	1,000	4.5 (1,316)
2	Hilton Anatole	Dallas	73,000 sq ft	5,250	68	1,606	4.3 (2,030)
3	Hilton Austin	Austin	25,545 sq ft	3,410	75	801	4.3 (1,068)
4	Sheraton Dallas Hotel	Dallas	40,800 sq ft	3,530	65	1,841	4.2 (1,140)
5	Hilton Americas-Houston	Houston	39,093 sq ft	3,900	71	1,207	4.6 (2,294)
6	Loews Arlington	Arlington	51,224 sq ft	5,692	55	888	4.8 (2,968)
7	Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Frisco Hotel & Convention Center	Frisco	42,154 sq ft	4,200	47	330	4.1 (1,065)
8	San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk	San Antonio	41,600 sq ft	6,400	66	1,000	4.5 (1,018)
9	Hyatt Regency Dallas	Dallas	39,000 sq ft	4,000	61	1,120	4.4 (2,107)
10	Hyatt Regency DFW International Airport - Adjacent to Terminal C	Dallas	21,120 sq ft	2,800	57	811	4.2 (2,656)
11	Horseshoe Bay Resort	Horseshoe Bay	12,740 sq ft	2,600	41	348	4.4 (982)
12	Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel	Addison	25,520 sq ft	3,000	39	528	4.0 (1,560)
13	JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa	San Antonio	40,500 sq ft	4,000	29	1,002	4.5 (1,001)
14	Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas	San Antonio	20,200 sq ft	3,000	52	500	4.4 (1,000)
15	JW Marriott Austin	Austin	30,183 sq ft	3,550	51	1,012	4.6 (1,000)
16	The Westin Oaks Houston at the Galleria	Houston	26,034 sq ft	1,770	39	406	4.5 (1,127)
17	The Westin Galleria Houston	Houston	26,034 sq ft	1,770	40	875	4.6 (1,003)
18	Hyatt Regency Houston Downtown	Houston	28,000 sq ft	2,800	42	955	4.5 (2,316)
19	The Stella Hotel, Autograph Collection	Bryan	100,000 sq ft	500	8	176	4.8 (1,000)
20	The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center	The Woodlands	37,180 sq ft	4,500	31	345	4.7 (1,000)
21	Renaissance Austin Arboretum Domain Hotel	Austin	30,000 sq ft	1,700	25	492	4.4 (1,000)
22	Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel	Plano	14,983 sq ft	1,584	28	304	4.7 (789)
23	Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort & Spa	San Antonio	31,416 sq ft	1,500	26	496	4.5 (1,067)
24	Delta Hotels by Marriott Wichita Falls Convention Center	Wichita Falls	14,775 sq ft	1,640	25	200	4.8 (818)
25	Wyndham Houston at Reliant Park & Medical Center	Houston	18,000 sq ft	2,500	22	652	3.2 (1,553)
26	Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Carrollton	Carrollton	10,000 sq ft	896	24	145	4.6 (1,001)
27	Flying L Ranch Resort	Bandera	87,120 sq ft	150	4	44	4.4 (414)
28	Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center	Grapevine	14,400 sq ft	1,200	45	393	4.7 (1,108)
29	Austin Marriott Downtown	Austin	18,000 sq ft	1,250	29	613	4.7 (1,002)
30	The Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas	Irving	10,000 sq ft	1,450	30	350	4.6 (613)
31	Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center	Odessa	18,000 sq ft	2,000	24	215	4.6 (551)
32	Hilton College Station & Conference Center	College Station	11,360 sq ft	1,500	28	303	4.0 (1,001)
33	Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas DFW Airport North	Grapevine	9,440 sq ft	950	32	329	4.2 (1,540)
34	Hilton Palacio Del Rio	San Antonio	7,521 sq ft	1,425	51	485	4.3 (2,020)
35	Hampton Inn & Suites Dallas-Mesquite	Mesquite	18,000 sq ft	2,000	12	160	4.3 (1,005)
36	Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa Austin	Austin	14,532 sq ft	1,435	28	493	4.7 (1,000)
37	Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center	San Marcos	28,800 sq ft	3,000	19	283	4.4 (1,356)
38	Fairmont Dallas	Dallas	16,624 sq ft	2,000	31	545	4.3 (2,827)
39	The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel	Fort Worth	12,000 sq ft	1,110	30	504	4.5 (1,001)
40	Hyatt Regency Austin	Austin	14,296 sq ft	2,300	31	448	4.5 (1,000)
41	The Bevy Hotel Boerne, a DoubleTree by Hilton	Boerne	43,560 sq ft	518	11	120	4.7 (895)
42	Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriott	Irving	8,832 sq ft	840	41	491	4.3 (1,000)
43	Houston Marriott Sugar Land	Sugar Land	15,488 sq ft	1,400	23	300	4.5 (1,000)
44	MCM Grande Hotel FunDome Odessa	Odessa	19,905 sq ft	1,910	4	245	4.3 (1,799)
45	The Westin Dallas Fort Worth Airport	Irving	10,541 sq ft	1,200	41	506	4.4 (1,030)
46	Hilton Garden Inn Dallas at Hurst Conference Center	Hurst	14,161 sq ft	1,200	15	140	4.5 (950)
47	Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Allen at Allen Event Center	Allen	9,700 sq ft	1,000	26	228	4.5 (1,002)
48	InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk by IHG	San Antonio	12,800 sq ft	1,200	23	410	4.6 (795)
49	Dallas Marriott Downtown	Dallas	8,636 sq ft	600	24	416	4.4 (1,002)
50	Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Brooks Hotel & Spa	San Antonio	8,201 sq ft	910	24	156	4.7 (1,001)

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a block of guest rooms for conference attendees in Texas?

If you need nine or more guest rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking for you. For eight rooms or fewer, you can search, compare, and book self-serve on Engine. Both options give you access to pre-negotiated rates and consolidated invoicing with no membership fee.

What amenities can conference travelers expect at these hotels?

Most large meeting hotels offer parking, wifi, and on-site dining, though specifics vary by property. Amenities like AV equipment, catering, and breakfast options differ, so it's worth confirming directly with the hotel. The hotels on this list all have substantial guest-room counts to support group stays.

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

Look for a property with ample meeting space, a high guest-room count, and on-site facilities that support your attendees. For example, the Hilton Anatole in Dallas has a largest event space of about 73,000 square feet (up to 5,250 people) and 1606 guest rooms, while the Marriott Marquis Houston offers a largest space of about 40,000 square feet (up to 4,800 people) and 1000 rooms. Having everything under one roof simplifies logistics.

Can Engine help with both the guest rooms and the event space for my conference?

Yes. For guest rooms, Engine Groups handles room blocks of nine or more, and you can book eight or fewer self-serve. For the meeting or event space itself, you can find and request venues through Engine Spaces, which connects you to a wide range of properties. Engine helps you source both pieces, making it easier to coordinate your event.

How far in advance should I book hotel rooms when planning a conference?

For a large event, booking six to twelve months ahead is a good rule of thumb, especially if you need a sizable room block or specific meeting space. Popular dates and properties fill early, so starting your search well in advance gives you more options. Engine lets you compare availability and rates across Texas so you can move quickly once you know your dates.

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