Hosting a Conference or Event in Cedar Rapids

Planners and travel managers booking rooms for a conference, corporate event, or large meeting in Cedar Rapids can search and compare conference hotels in Cedar Rapids on Engine. The Doubletree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex leads this list with a largest event space running about 27,000 square feet, capacity for up to 2,335 people, and 267 guest rooms. Attendees booking their own travel will find the same inventory available to compare and reserve.

Cedar Rapids sits in eastern Iowa and is home to a range of industries and employers, from manufacturing and technology to healthcare and education. The hotels on this list serve organizations of every size and industry, whether you're traveling to attend a conference or need to host a large corporate meeting. You can search, compare, and book guest rooms at these properties on Engine; for a stay of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking, and for 8 or fewer you book self-serve. To find and request meeting and event space, you can use Engine Spaces, Engine's venue product that gives planners access to a large network of venues.

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Doubletree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex

4-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (1001)

The Doubletree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex offers 30 event spaces, including Exhibit Hall A-C at about 27,300 square feet and capacity for up to 2,335 people, plus 267 guest rooms.

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The Hotel at Kirkwood Center

3-star hotel 4.9 Excellent (764)

With 24 event spaces and 71 rooms, The Hotel at Kirkwood Center features Ballroom A-F at about 7,500 square feet, accommodating up to 700 people.

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Radisson Hotel Cedar Rapids

3-star hotel 3.8 Great (1000)

Radisson Hotel Cedar Rapids provides 19 event spaces and 220 guest rooms, with its Grand Ballroom running about 11,250 square feet and hosting up to 1,000 people.

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Ramada by Wyndham Cedar Rapids South

2-star hotel 3.3 Good (1003)

Ramada by Wyndham Cedar Rapids South has 8 event spaces and 98 rooms, with its largest space at about 2,592 square feet and capacity for up to 259 attendees.

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Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Rapids

3-star hotel 4.5 Excellent (259)

Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Rapids features the Grand Cedar Ballroom at about 3,744 square feet, hosting up to 360 people across 6 event spaces, with 100 guest rooms.

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Sleep Inn Marion - Cedar Rapids

2-star hotel 3.8 Great (417)

Sleep Inn Marion offers 2 event spaces and 59 rooms, including the 123 Meeting Room at about 24,752 square feet with capacity for up to 619 attendees.

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Cedar Rapids-North

3-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (759)

Homewood Suites by Hilton Cedar Rapids-North provides 3 event spaces and 95 guest rooms, with the Hawkeye Room at about 648 square feet accommodating up to 60 people.

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Rapids Airport, IA

2-star hotel 3.8 Great (1622)

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson near the airport offers 3 event spaces including the Tipton Room at about 900 square feet, hosting up to 75 people, plus 74 guest rooms.

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Hampton Inn & Suites Cedar Rapids - North

2-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (1001)

Hampton Inn & Suites Cedar Rapids features 2 event spaces and 103 rooms, with the Hawkeye Room running about 576 square feet and accommodating up to 64 attendees.

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Staybridge Suites Cedar Rapids North by IHG

3-star hotel 4.1 Great (1000)

Staybridge Suites Cedar Rapids North provides the Moravian Room at about 990 square feet, hosting up to 41 people, with 82 guest rooms.

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cedar Rapids North

4-star hotel 4.6 Excellent (186)

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cedar Rapids North offers a meeting room at about 972 square feet, accommodating up to 75 attendees, with 80 guest rooms.

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MainStay Suites Cedar Rapids North - Marion

3-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (12)

MainStay Suites Cedar Rapids North features a hospitality room at about 580 square feet for up to 30 people, plus 75 guest rooms.

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Residence Inn Cedar Rapids South

3-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (312)

Residence Inn Cedar Rapids South provides the Hawkeye room at about 460 square feet, hosting up to 35 attendees, with 95 guest rooms.

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Comfort Inn & Suites Cedar Rapids CID Eastern Iowa Airport

2-star hotel 4.1 Great (1004)

Comfort Inn & Suites near the airport offers 2 event spaces including a large meeting room at about 1,040 square feet, accommodating up to 109 people, plus 72 guest rooms.

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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cedar Rapids

2-star hotel 3.8 Great (1002)

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cedar Rapids features combined Douglas and Collins rooms at about 750 square feet, hosting up to 80 people, with 90 guest rooms.

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Compare conference hotels in Cedar Rapids

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 Largest event spaceMax occupancyEvent spacesGuest roomsGuest rating
1 Doubletree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex 27,300 sq ft 2,335 30 267 4.3 (1,001)
2 The Hotel at Kirkwood Center 7,500 sq ft 700 24 71 4.9 (764)
3 Radisson Hotel Cedar Rapids 11,250 sq ft 1,000 19 220 3.8 (1,000)
4 Ramada by Wyndham Cedar Rapids South 2,592 sq ft 259 8 98 3.3 (1,003)
5 Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Rapids 3,744 sq ft 360 6 100 4.5 (259)
6 Sleep Inn Marion - Cedar Rapids 24,752 sq ft 619 2 59 3.8 (417)
7 Homewood Suites by Hilton Cedar Rapids-North 648 sq ft 60 3 95 4.4 (759)
8 Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Rapids Airport, IA 900 sq ft 75 3 74 3.8 (1,622)
9 Hampton Inn & Suites Cedar Rapids - North 576 sq ft 64 2 103 4.4 (1,001)
10 Staybridge Suites Cedar Rapids North by IHG 990 sq ft 41 1 82 4.1 (1,000)
11 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cedar Rapids North 972 sq ft 75 1 80 4.6 (186)
12 MainStay Suites Cedar Rapids North - Marion 580 sq ft 30 1 75 4.4 (12)
13 Residence Inn Cedar Rapids South 460 sq ft 35 1 95 4.4 (312)
14 Comfort Inn & Suites Cedar Rapids CID Eastern Iowa Airport 1,040 sq ft 109 2 72 4.1 (1,004)
15 Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cedar Rapids 750 sq ft 80 1 90 3.8 (1,002)

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Cedar Rapids for a conference?
The airport serving Cedar Rapids is The Eastern Iowa Airport, located about 10 minutes southwest of downtown. Most of the hotels on this list offer shuttle service or are a short drive from the terminal, making it straightforward for attendees flying in. If your group is driving, Cedar Rapids sits at the intersection of several major highways, so ground transportation is usually simple to coordinate.
What amenities can conference attendees expect at these hotels?
Most properties offer on-site parking, complimentary wifi in guest rooms and meeting areas, and on-site dining options like restaurants or cafés. Specifics vary by hotel, so it's worth confirming directly with the property. Many also provide business centers and fitness facilities for travelers who need to work or unwind between sessions.
How far in advance should I book conference hotels in Cedar Rapids?
For a large meeting or corporate event, planners typically reserve rooms three to six months ahead to lock in availability and rates. If your conference falls during a busy season or coincides with other local events, booking earlier gives you better options. Smaller gatherings may have more flexibility, but advance planning always helps.
What makes a hotel a good fit for a big event?
Look for a property with enough meeting space to accommodate your largest sessions and breakouts, plus sufficient guest rooms to house attendees on-site. The Doubletree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex, for example, offers a largest event space of about 27,000 square feet that can hold up to 2,335 people, along with 267 guest rooms and 30 event spaces total. On-site catering, AV capabilities, and flexible room configurations also matter, though those details vary by property.
How do I book a block of guest rooms for conference attendees?
If you need nine or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking for you. For eight rooms or fewer, you can book self-serve through Engine's platform. Planners can also find and request meeting and event space at over 40,000 venues through Engine Spaces, Engine's venue product, to source the right setup for your conference.
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