Hosting a Conference or Event in Irvine

Engine's conference hotels in Irvine are ranked by event capacity, with the Irvine Marriott leading the list: its largest event space, the Grand Ballroom, runs about 13,000 square feet and holds up to 1,500 people, and the property offers 39 event spaces and 496 guest rooms. Event planners, travel managers, and attendees booking their own rooms use this page to compare hotels that can handle large meetings and corporate events. You can search, compare, and book these properties on Engine.

Engine booking data shows May is Irvine's busiest month for business travel, with about 25% more room nights than the city's average month. If your event lands in May, book the room block early.

Irvine sits in Orange County, home to a range of technology, healthcare, and professional-services organizations that regularly host corporate events, sales meetings, and training sessions. The hotels on this list serve organizations of every size and industry, whether your team is attending a regional conference or you're planning a multi-day event for hundreds of attendees. You can search, compare, and book guest rooms at these properties on Engine. For a stay of nine or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking; for eight or fewer, you book self-serve. If you also need meeting or event space, you can find and request venues through Engine Spaces, Engine's meeting-and-event venue product.

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Irvine Marriott

4-star hotel 4.5 Excellent (1000)

With 39 event spaces and a Grand Ballroom spanning about 12,960 square feet that hosts up to 1,500 people, this 496-room property offers substantial meeting capacity for large conferences and corporate events.

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Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport

4-star hotel 4.2 Great (1002)

This 306-room hotel near the airport provides 34 event spaces, including the Crystal Ballroom at about 7,020 square feet with capacity for up to 779 people.

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Hyatt Regency Irvine

4-star hotel 4.7 Excellent (1189)

The Regency Ballroom runs about 14,660 square feet and accommodates up to 2,100 people, making this 541-room property a strong choice for sizable gatherings across its 8 event spaces.

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AC Hotel Irvine

3-star hotel 4.5 Excellent (1002)

Offering 7 event spaces and 176 rooms, this property features the Palm room at about 4,370 square feet with capacity for up to 80 attendees.

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Hilton Garden Inn Irvine/Orange County Airport

3-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (1000)

The Orchid Ballroom spans about 1,224 square feet and holds up to 136 people. This 170-room property provides 7 event spaces near the airport.

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport

3-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (1816)

This all-suite property offers 6 event spaces across 293 rooms, with its largest venue, the Atrium, running about 2,000 square feet and seating up to 100 people.

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Hampton Inn & Suites Irvine-Orange County Airport

3-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (1323)

A 164-room property with 4 event spaces, anchored by the Shore Ballroom at about 1,161 square feet that accommodates up to 120 attendees.

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Homewood Suites By Hilton Irvine John Wayne Airport

3-star hotel 4.8 Excellent (1086)

This 161-room all-suite property near the airport features 4 event spaces, including a Ballroom of about 1,368 square feet that holds up to 81 people.

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Hyatt House Irvine/John Wayne Airport

3-star hotel 4.6 Excellent (1004)

Featuring 3 event spaces and 149 rooms, this property offers a largest space of about 1,121 square feet with capacity for up to 100 attendees.

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Residence Inn by Marriott Irvine John Wayne Airport

3-star hotel 4.5 Excellent (1001)

Near the airport with 174 rooms, this extended-stay property provides 4 event spaces including The Shores at about 968 square feet for up to 70 people.

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SpringHill Suites Irvine John Wayne Airport/Orange County

3-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (1001)

A 132-room property offering 2 event spaces, with a Board Room of about 400 square feet that seats up to 50 attendees for smaller meetings.

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Courtyard by Marriott John Wayne Airport/Orange County

3-star hotel 4.2 Great (1001)

Located near the airport, this 153-room property has 2 event spaces with Meeting Room B running about 598 square feet and accommodating up to 32 people.

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Element by Marriott Irvine

3-star hotel 4.6 Excellent (707)

This 124-room extended-stay property offers 1 event space, Crystal Cove, at about 740 square feet for gatherings of up to 12 people.

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Irvine Spectrum

3-star hotel 3.0 Good (1972)

A 148-room property with 1 meeting room of about 864 square feet, suitable for events hosting up to 30 attendees.

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Compare conference hotels in Irvine

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 Irvine Marriott 12,960 sq ft 1,500 39 496 4.5 (1,000)
2 Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport 7,020 sq ft 779 34 306 4.2 (1,002)
3 Hyatt Regency Irvine 14,660 sq ft 2,100 8 541 4.7 (1,189)
4 AC Hotel Irvine 4,370 sq ft 80 7 176 4.5 (1,002)
5 Hilton Garden Inn Irvine/Orange County Airport 1,224 sq ft 136 7 170 4.3 (1,000)
6 Embassy Suites by Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport 2,000 sq ft 100 6 293 4.4 (1,816)
7 Hampton Inn & Suites Irvine-Orange County Airport 1,161 sq ft 120 4 164 4.4 (1,323)
8 Homewood Suites By Hilton Irvine John Wayne Airport 1,368 sq ft 81 4 161 4.8 (1,086)
9 Hyatt House Irvine/John Wayne Airport 1,121 sq ft 100 3 149 4.6 (1,004)
10 Residence Inn by Marriott Irvine John Wayne Airport 968 sq ft 70 4 174 4.5 (1,001)
11 SpringHill Suites Irvine John Wayne Airport/Orange County 400 sq ft 50 2 132 4.4 (1,001)
12 Courtyard by Marriott John Wayne Airport/Orange County 598 sq ft 32 2 153 4.2 (1,001)
13 Element by Marriott Irvine 740 sq ft 12 1 124 4.6 (707)
14 La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Irvine Spectrum 864 sq ft 30 1 148 3.0 (1,972)

Frequently asked questions

How far in advance should I book hotel rooms for a conference in Irvine?
For a large conference, start booking guest rooms three to six months ahead, especially if you need a sizable block. Popular dates fill quickly in Irvine, so reaching out early gives you better availability and room rates. If your event requires 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups will handle the block; for 8 or fewer, you can book self-serve on Engine.
What should I look for when choosing a hotel for a big corporate event?
Focus on the size of the hotel's largest event space, the total number of meeting rooms, and the guest-room count. The Hyatt Regency Irvine, for example, offers a largest event space of about 15,000 square feet that holds up to 2,100 people, plus 541 guest rooms. On-site amenities like dining and parking also matter, though specifics vary by property.
Can Engine help with both guest rooms and meeting space for my conference?
Yes. For guest rooms, Engine Groups handles blocks of 9 or more rooms, while smaller stays of 8 or fewer are self-serve. For the meeting or event space itself, you can use Engine Spaces to find and request venues across thousands of properties. Engine connects you to both parts of your event planning in one platform.
How do I book a room block for attendees traveling to Irvine?
If you need 9 or more guest rooms, Engine Groups manages the block booking for you. For 8 rooms or fewer, you can book directly through Engine's self-serve platform. Either way, you get consolidated invoicing, pre-negotiated rates, and multiple payment options with no membership fee.
What amenities can conference attendees expect at these hotels?
Most properties offer on-site parking, wifi, and dining options, though the specifics vary. Hotels like the Irvine Marriott and Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport typically provide business-friendly services, but it's worth confirming details like AV equipment, catering options, and meeting-room setup with each property when you request space.
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