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Hosting a Conference or Event in San Antonio

Business travelers can search and book conference hotels in San Antonio on Engine, where the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa leads the list with about 260,000 square feet of event space and 19 meeting rooms. The page serves event planners and travel managers arranging room blocks for corporate events and large meetings, as well as attendees booking their own travel. Engine offers pre-negotiated rates, consolidated invoicing, and no membership fee.

San Antonio draws corporate events, association conferences, and large meetings year-round, from groups attending industry conferences at the convention center to teams hosting their own events across the city. The hotels on this list serve organizations of every size and industry, whether you're coordinating a multi-day conference or attending a regional meeting. You can search, compare, and book guest rooms at these hotels 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. You can also find and request meeting and event space through Engine Spaces, Engine's venue product, which connects you to meeting and event venues where you can submit requests directly to the property.

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Same order as the list above, ranked by event space. Only reported space figures are shown; hotels whose space was estimated show a dash. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.

# Hotel Total event spaceMeeting roomsGuest roomsGuest rating
1 JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa 260,000 sq ft 19 1,002 4.5 (1,001)
2 Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas 74,002 sq ft – 500 4.4 (1,000)
3 San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk 68,496 sq ft 42 1,000 4.5 (1,018)
4 The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio 25,995 sq ft – 473 4.4 (1,541)
5 The Westin San Antonio North 24,979 sq ft – 326 4.2 (1,648)
6 Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection – – – 4.6 (1,412)
7 The St. Anthony, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Antonio 20,828 sq ft 13 277 4.4 (1,000)
8 Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Brooks Hotel & Spa 19,999 sq ft – 156 4.7 (1,001)
9 Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort & Spa – 24 496 4.5 (1,067)
10 InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk by IHG 18,600 sq ft 11 410 4.6 (795)
11 Omni La Mansion del Rio 18,000 sq ft 16 338 4.7 (2,990)
12 Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk 17,566 sq ft 14 512 4.4 (1,002)
13 DoubleTree by Hilton San Antonio Airport 15,995 sq ft – 384 3.9 (1,044)
14 Marriott San Antonio Airport 15,497 sq ft 15 397 4.4 (1,004)
15 Kimpton Santo San Antonio - Riverwalk by IHG 13,000 sq ft 7 – 4.8 (1,250)

Frequently asked questions

What's the best way to get to San Antonio for a conference?
Most attendees fly into the airport serving San Antonio, about 8 miles north of downtown. From there, it's a short drive to hotels along the River Walk or in the Hill Country area. If you're staying near the airport, several properties offer quick access for early arrivals and late departures.
What should I compare when choosing conference hotels in San Antonio?
Start with event space and meeting-room count to match your group size and breakout needs. The JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa offers about 260,000 square feet of event space and 19 meeting rooms, while the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter has about 68,000 square feet and 42 meeting rooms. Also compare guest-room capacity, on-site dining, and how close the property is to the airport or downtown.
Can Engine help with both the hotel rooms and the meeting space for my event?
Yes. For the guest-room block, if your group needs 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the booking; for 8 or fewer, you book self-serve on the platform. For the meeting or event space itself, you can find and request a venue through Engine Spaces, Engine's meeting-and-event venue product with access to thousands of spaces.
How far in advance should I book rooms for a conference?
For a large meeting or corporate event, start looking three to six months ahead, especially if you need a room block and significant meeting space. Popular dates fill quickly at properties along the River Walk and in the Hill Country. Booking early also gives your team more time to plan travel and lock in rates.
What makes a hotel a good fit for hosting a big event?
Look for ample meeting space, enough guest rooms to house your group, and on-site facilities like ballrooms and breakout areas. The Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas, for example, offers about 74,000 square feet of event space alongside its guest rooms. Hotels with flexible layouts and nearby dining make it easier to keep attendees on-site and on schedule.
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