Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Connected & Adjoining Headquarters Hotels
| Headquarters Hotel | Total Rooms | Max Group Commit | Walk / Connection to Cedar Rapids Convention Complex | In-Hotel Meeting Space | Typical Group Rate Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel | 450 Rooms | Up to 220 peak rooms | 2–6 min walk to main registration concourse | 35,000 sq. ft. | $159–$220/night |
Walkable Convention Hotels, Private Dining Buyouts (3) & Local Suppliers
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| Hotel Property & Transit Access | Commute to Cedar Rapids Convention Co | Show Rate vs. Off-Peak | Block Status | Room & Block Inquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cedar Rapids Downtown Headquarters Convention HotelConnected HQ Anchor Features 35,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 2 min (~160m) to Cedar Rapids Convention Co | ~$240/nt Off-peak: $180/nt | Available | |
 Cedar Rapids Convention Center Courtyard & Suites4-Min Corridor Walk Features 18,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 4 min (~320m) to Cedar Rapids Convention Co | ~$220/nt Off-peak: $160/nt | Available |
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Frequently Asked Questions (3)
Dates, credential pickup, exhibiting costs, labor rules, walkable hotels, and client dining.
IA 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. Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Right-to-Work State): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
Cedar Rapids Convention Complex offers 2,500+ 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 Cedar Rapids is $135/night lodging and $64/day M&IE.
Compare Nearby Cedar Rapids Convention Venues, Upcoming Trade Shows & Booth Cost Tools
Other Cedar Rapids Convention & Buyout Venues
All Venues →- Miami Airport Convention Center172,000 sq. ft. • Right-to-Work State
- Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC Reimagined Campus)500,000 net sq. ft. Column-Free Halls A–D • Right-to-Work State
- Miami Beach Convention Center1,400,000 sq. ft. • Right-to-Work State
- Miami Convention Center100,000 sq. ft. • Right-to-Work State
- Michelob ULTRA Arena31,000 sq. ft. arena floor (connected to Mandalay Bay CC) • Union Jurisdiction
- Mid-America Expositions Inc85,000 sq. ft. • Right-to-Work State
Upcoming Cedar Rapids Conventions
Full Calendar →- Northern California Higher Education Recruitment Consortium Regional Meeting 2026Apr 14–15, 2026 • 500+ B2B Attendees
- Northern Illinois Manufacturing Expo 2026Oct 21–22, 2026 • 1,500+ B2B Attendees
- Northern Indiana Overland & Outdoor Show 2026Nov 21–21, 2026 • 1,200+ B2B Attendees
- Northern Minnesota Regional Safety Conference 2026May 12–13, 2026 • 550+ B2B Attendees
- Northern Virginia Medical Society Clinical Update 2026Sep 25–25, 2026 • 525+ B2B Attendees