What are the closest walkable hotels to Entomological Society of America 2026 Annual Meeting?

Hilton Columbus Downtown (undefined), Hyatt Regency Columbus (undefined), Hilton Columbus at Easton (undefined) are the closest walkable corridor hotels to Greater Columbus Convention Center.

Walkable Hotels Near Entomological Society of America 2026 Annual Meeting 2026: Greater Columbus Convention Center Walk Times, GSA Rates & Parking

Hall-Specific Hotel Matcher

Which Columbus Hotel Is Closest to Your Specific Exhibit Hall?

FY2026 GSA Per-Diem: $135/nt Lodging • $86/day M&IE

At a multi-hall campus like Greater Columbus Convention Center, booking the wrong "nearby" hotel can still mean a 25-minute morning trek across 2.5 million square feet of concourses. Match your hotel directly to your assigned hall below:

Greater Columbus Convention Center Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span)

Healthcare & Medical • Life Sciences and Entomology Exhibits & Sessions (Exhibit Hall)

Best Hotel Match: Hilton Columbus Downtown (2 min walk) • Hyatt Regency Columbus (4 min walk)

Direct concourse access inside Greater Columbus Convention Center (373,000 sq. ft.).

Greater Columbus Convention Center Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary

Healthcare & Medical • Life Sciences and Entomology Exhibits & Sessions (Ballroom)

Best Hotel Match: Hyatt Regency Columbus (4 min walk) • Hilton Columbus at Easton (9 min walk)

Direct concourse access inside Greater Columbus Convention Center (324,000 sq. ft.).

Greater Columbus Convention Center Executive Breakout Wing (75 Rooms)

Healthcare & Medical • Life Sciences and Entomology Exhibits & Sessions (Meeting Wing)

Best Hotel Match: Hilton Columbus at Easton (9 min walk)

Direct concourse access inside Greater Columbus Convention Center (270,000 sq. ft.).

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Venue-Corridor Walk-Ring, Hotels & Buyout Dining Graph

Walkable Convention Hotels, Private Dining Buyouts (4) & Local Suppliers

Select your target exhibit hall below to recalculate door-to-door walking minutes, skybridge or transit connections, and nearby buyout restaurants.

Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark

$135/nt Lodging • $64/day M&IE

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Per-Diem / Value Rate Only (≤$180/nt)

5-Min Walk (420m)12-Min Walk (950m)Greater Columbus Convention Center Walk Corridor

Interactive OpenStreetMap Walk-Ring & Transit Explorer

Hotel Property & Transit Access	Commute to Main Exhibit Hall A–C	Show Rate vs. Off-Peak	Block Status
Hilton Columbus DowntownConnected HQ Anchor Features 77,284 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312).	2 min (~160m) to Main Exhibit Hall A–C	~$305/nt Off-peak: $206/nt	Available
Hyatt Regency Columbus4-Min Corridor Walk Features 70,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312).	4 min (~320m) to Main Exhibit Hall A–C	~$260/nt Off-peak: $175/nt	Available
Hilton Columbus at Easton9-Min Corridor WalkPer-Diem Friendly Features 30,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312).	9 min (~720m) to Main Exhibit Hall A–C	~$230/nt Off-peak: $152/nt	Available

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Overview 7.7/10

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Registration & Badges From $165

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Hotels & Parking 3 Hotels

Compare 3 corridor hotels with hall-specific walk times, resort fees unbundled, Corridor Surge™ (+68%), and Attrition Rescue Exchange.

Booth Cost & Drayage $8,561 EAC

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Exhibitors & Floor Map Floor Roster

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Sponsorship & VIP Dining 4 Buyouts

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