NOW Arena Connected & Adjoining Headquarters Hotels
| Headquarters Hotel | Total Rooms | Max Group Commit | Walk / Connection to NOW Arena | In-Hotel Meeting Space | Typical Group Rate Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoffman Estates Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel | 450 Rooms | Up to 220 peak rooms | 2–6 min walk to main registration concourse | 35,000 sq. ft. | $235–$300/night |
Walkable Convention Hotels, Private Dining Buyouts (0) & Local Suppliers
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| Hotel Property & Transit Access | Commute to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | Show Rate vs. Off-Peak | Block Status | Room & Block Inquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hoffman Estates 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 Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$346/nt Off-peak: $276/nt | Available | |
 Hoffman Estates 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 Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$319/nt Off-peak: $257/nt | Available | |
 Hoffman Estates Corridor Residence & Executive Suites9-Min Corridor WalkPer-Diem Friendly Features 12,000 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 | ~$295/nt Off-peak: $237/nt | Available |
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Hoffman Estates Union Labor Jurisdiction. Exhibitors may hand-carry small pop-up materials in a single trip without dollies; crated dock freight, forklift drayage, overhead rigging, and electrical distribution route through official facility and show contractors. NOW Arena Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Union Jurisdiction): 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.
NOW Arena offers 2,500+ convention corridor rooms within a 10-minute walk/skybridge plus 0 vetted corridor steakhouses and full-venue buyouts. Federal FY 2027 GSA Per-Diem for Hoffman Estates is $215/night lodging and $79/day M&IE.
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Other Hoffman Estates Convention & Buyout Venues
All Venues →- Hilton Anaheim150,000 sq. ft. • Union Jurisdiction
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- Hilton Anatole600,000 sq. ft. • Right-to-Work State
- Hilton Anatole600,000 sq. ft. • Right-to-Work State
- Hilton Appleton Paper Valley71,686 sq. ft. • Right-to-Work State
- Hilton Arlington National Landing25,000 sq. ft. • Right-to-Work State
Upcoming Hoffman Estates Conventions
Full Calendar →- CANSEC - Canada's Global Defence & Security Trade Show 2026May 27–28, 2026 • 12,000+ B2B Attendees
- Cantech Letter Investment Conference 2026Oct 21–22, 2026 • 1,200+ B2B Attendees
- CAPCA Annual Conference 2026Oct 18–20, 2026 • 1,500+ B2B Attendees
- CAPCA Fresno Conference 2026Oct 18–20, 2026 • 1,100+ B2B Attendees
- Cape Cod Commission Regional Planning Conference 2026Oct 21–22, 2026 • 500+ B2B Attendees