Austin Convention Center Connected & Adjoining Headquarters Hotels
| Headquarters Hotel | Total Rooms | Max Group Commit | Walk / Connection to Austin Convention Center | In-Hotel Meeting Space | Typical Group Rate Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa Austin | 502 Rooms | Up to 226 peak rooms | On-site connected guestroom tower (0 min indoor elevator walk) | 76,192 sq. ft. | $250–$308/night |
| Hyatt Regency Austin | 450 Rooms | Up to 203 peak rooms | 8–12 min corridor shuttle / drive (overflow block) | 38,000 sq. ft. | $234–$301/night |
| JW Marriott Austin | 1,012 Rooms | Up to 455 peak rooms | 10–14 min corridor shuttle / drive (overflow block) | 161,764 sq. ft. | $205–$281/night |
Walkable Convention Hotels, Private Dining Buyouts (3) & Local Suppliers
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| Hotel Property & Transit Access | Commute to Austin Campus Main Halls | Show Rate vs. Off-Peak | Block Status | Room & Block Inquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Fairmont AustinElevated Canopy Walk + 140k Sq Ft Meetings 37-story luxury conference powerhouse anchoring SXSW & Consensus. | 2 min (~160m) to Austin Campus Main Halls | ~$429/nt Off-peak: $269/nt | Limited (<15%) | |
 Hilton AustinDowntown Convention Plaza Anchor 112,000 sq. ft. of meeting space steps from 6th St, Rainey & MetroRail. | 2 min (~160m) to Austin Campus Main Halls | ~$389/nt Off-peak: $239/nt | Limited (<15%) | |
 JW Marriott AustinLargest JW in North America (1,012 Rooms) Congress Ave anchor with 120,000+ sq. ft. of ballrooms & Dean's Italian Steakhouse. | 4 min (~320m) to Austin Campus Main Halls | ~$439/nt Off-peak: $279/nt | Limited (<15%) | |
 Austin Proper Hotel (2nd Street District)Boutique Founder & VC Hosting Kelly Wearstler-designed luxury hotel overlooking Lady Bird Lake. | 8 min (~640m) to Austin Campus Main Halls | ~$579/nt Off-peak: $389/nt | Available |
Ask Anything About Austin Convention Center Specs, Union Rules, Hotels or Buyouts
Ask specific operational questions — hand-carry monitor limits, electrical & drayage rates, closest walkable hotels, or 30-person VIP dining buyouts.
Frequently Asked Questions (3)
Dates, credential pickup, exhibiting costs, labor rules, walkable hotels, and client dining.
TX Right-to-Work jurisdiction. Full-time exhibitor personnel may hand-carry display materials and self-install standard 10×10 and 20×20 inline booths; independent EAC booth builders and AV crews are permitted with a 30-day advance Certificate of Insurance. Texas Right-to-Work Rule @ Austin: Exhibitors enjoy right-to-work booth installation and single-trip hand-carry privileges across Palmer Events Center and Downtown HQ ballrooms.
Austin Convention Center offers 4,918+ convention corridor rooms within a 10-minute walk/skybridge plus 3 vetted corridor steakhouses and full-venue buyouts. Federal FY 2027 GSA Per-Diem for Austin is $205/night lodging and $74/day M&IE.
Peak compression months are March–May & September–November (recommended lead time: 12–24 months prior to move-in). Best value negotiation window: June–August & Mid-December–January.
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Other Austin Convention & Buyout Venues
All Venues →- Hyatt Regency Austin38,000 sq. ft. • Right-to-Work State
- JW Marriott Austin161,764 sq. ft. • Right-to-Work State
- JW Marriott Austin Congress Ave Convention Hotel30,300 sq. ft. Lone Star Ballroom + 23,400 sq. ft. JW Grand Ballroom • Right-to-Work State
- Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa Austin76,192 sq. ft. • Right-to-Work State
- Palmer Events Center131,000 sq. ft. • Right-to-Work State
- Renaissance Austin Hotel59,648 sq. ft. • Right-to-Work State
Upcoming Austin Conventions
Full Calendar →- SCACPA Fall Fest 2026Nov 12–13, 2026 • 550+ B2B Attendees
- SCAG Regional Conference & General Assembly 2026May 6–8, 2026 • 1,000+ B2B Attendees
- SCASA Innovative Ideas Conference 2026Jun 14–17, 2026 • 1,500+ B2B Attendees
- South Carolina Health Care Association Annual Convention & Trade Show 2026May 17–20, 2026 • 650+ B2B Attendees
- Safari Club International Annual Convention 2027Jan 20–23, 2027 • 18,000+ B2B Attendees