Although travel demand has begun to taper off and even out since the post-pandemic boom, demand for hotels and events is still high, with no signs of slowing down. Planners are as busy as they’ve ever been sourcing top meeting hotels, enticing destinations, and authentic event experiences.
More than $16 billion in meetings and events revenue was sourced through Cvent’s online platforms in 2023, demonstrating that planners trust Cvent to help them find the top meeting hotels for their groups and events. We understand what planners need, so we streamlined the sourcing process by reviewing every hotel in our supplier network to identify the best of the best.
Methodology
To identify the top meeting hotels in the world, we evaluated all of the properties that generated business on the Cvent Supplier Network between January and December of 2023.
What research did we do?
Our team designed a carefully crafted assessment that analyzed specific criteria to provide the most accurate and comprehensive reflection of each hotel’s performance.
Which data points did we analyze?
Across North America, Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific regions, and the Middle East, we evaluated CSN hotels for various performance indicators, including:
- Response rate
- Conversion rate
- Major metropolitan area market share
- Total requests for proposals (RFPs)
- Awarded RFPs
- Total room nights
- Awarded room nights
From remote resorts to unique boutique properties, we examined every hotel that generated revenue through the Cvent Supplier Network (CSN). Then, we gathered the top-rated hotels from each region and organized them based on rank.
So, which meeting hotels topped the list in North America?
Grand Hyatt Nashville
With more than 84,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and 591 guestrooms, the Grand Hyatt Nashville is a sprawling hotel in the heart of downtown Nashville, one of the richest music scenes in the world. In addition to live entertainment, exquisite dining, and exceptional event services, it features a spa, rooftop pool, and one of the highest rooftop bars in the city. In the few short years since its opening, the property has racked up diverse accolades, including—
- NFL Travel Managers’ MVP, AFC Hotel of the Year Award 2022
- Best Hotel in Nashville by Nashville Scene 2022
- Best Hybrid Ready Venue by Smart Meetings in 2021
What makes the Grand Hyatt Nashville a top meeting hotel?
The Grand Hyatt Nashville offers abundant meeting space, on-site catering, unique hotel amenities, high-end guest facilities, and well-appointed guestrooms—all in an in-demand, bustling location. Planners can collaborate with the hotel’s culinary staff to craft the perfect menu for their event.
Why it’s perfect for events
This hotel offers five spacious event spaces, including private boardrooms and expansive ballrooms, the largest of which is 20,000 sq. feet. With numerous pre-function areas, more than 30 breakout rooms, and a multi-level atrium, the Grand Hyatt Nashville has everything planners need to host luxurious events.
Meeting room tech
Inside this Hyatt hotel’s beautiful meeting spaces, planners and attendees will find high-speed internet access, modern audio-visual equipment, and innovative hotel technology, like hanging screens and massive mounted digital displays.
Omni Nashville Hotel
Located on 5th Avenue in downtown Nashville, the Omni Nashville Hotel is a sophisticated, stylish, modern property with stunning views of Music City. In addition to 80,000 sprawling square feet of meeting space, the hotel holds 746 guestrooms and numerous restaurants, including Bob’s Steak & Chop House and Kitchen Notes—an all-day eatery featuring southern-inspired cuisine.
What makes Omni Shore Nashville a top meeting hotel?
The Omni Shore Nashville has everything planners need: ample event space, spacious guestrooms, onsite restaurants, a rooftop pool deck, catering services, and more. The roomy hotel features upscale accommodations and lots to do nearby, making it an ideal location to host single or multi-day events.
Why it's perfect for events
With 63 meeting spaces of assorted sizes, including small meeting rooms, boardrooms, pre-function spaces, and a grand ballroom, it’s easy to see why private planners and corporate event organizers flock to Omni Shore Nashville. In addition to offering classic meeting layouts and services for corporate events, the luxurious hotel interior design provides an elegant space for upscale events and weddings.
Meeting room tech
Whether planning a celebration or seminar, this property offers high-tech meeting equipment to meet your needs. The Omni Shore Nashville offers various innovative event technologies, including:
- AV equipment (microphones, speakers, and TVs)
- Projection and display technology
- Scenic elements
- Mobile check-in
- Hybrid event services
- Digital displays
- Onsite AV staff
JW Marriott Austin
Offering guests a Texas-sized helping of southern hospitality and elegance, the JW Marriott Austin is a towering property that provides outstanding amenities, advanced hotel technology, an elite culinary team, and over 120,000 square feet of function space, making it one of the country's best hotels for events and meetings. This five-star property is Certified LEED Silver and has received a variety of awards, such as:
- 2016 Top 50 Hotels in the World -Conde Nast Readers’ Choice
- 2016 US News & World Report Top 25 Hotels in Texas
- 2017 Smart Meetings Platinum Choice Award
What makes the JW Marriott Austin a top meeting hotel?
A regular member of Cvent’s top meeting hotels list, the JW Marriott Austin offers recreational activities, business services, specialty services (e.g., car rental service), onsite security, and versatile event space. Bring your four-legged friends because this property is pet-friendly.
Why it's perfect for events
At the JW Marriott Austin, event attendees will have plenty to do, with seven hotel bars, multiple onsite restaurants, a state-of-the-art fitness facility, a rooftop lounge, and more. Book an intimate, private event in a smaller space, organize an international conference, or host a tradeshow in the 23,000-square-foot Griffin Exhibit Hall.
Meeting room tech
In addition to providing innovative meeting room technology, such as LCD projectors, microphones, TVs, video cameras, and a PA system, the JW Marriott Austin has onsite tech support professionals to help ensure events run smoothly. Collaborate with the AV technician or TV production service producer to take your presentation to the next level.
JW Marriott Nashville
The four-star JW Marriott Nashville holds 533 guestrooms and 79,000 square feet of meeting space. Another award-winning property in Nashville, this in-demand event destination is decorated with numerous awards, including:
- Hotel of the Year, Marriott International
- TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award
- Top Meeting Hotel in the Country, Cvent
- Top 5 Fine Dining Restaurant in the Country, Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina, TripAdvisor
What makes the JW Marriott Nashville a top meeting hotel?
The outdoor event lawn at the JW Marriott Nashville sets this property apart from competing Music City locations. With a rooftop pool deck, cocktail lounges, and Michelin-starred cuisine at the award-winning Bourbon Steak, this hotel provides an elevated, unforgettable event experience.
Why it’s perfect for events
Execute a smooth, stunning meeting with modern AV equipment, or host your wedding in the expansive event spaces at the JW Marriott Nashville. In addition to TVs, microphones, portable walls, and other standard equipment, the hotel provides complimentary business services, like printing and faxing.
Renaissance Nashville Hotel
The team at Renaissance Nashville Hotel understands the importance of providing a comfortable, stylish space where guests can work and play. Visitors will find 50 event spaces across 112,000 square feet, expansive in-room workstations, luxury bedding, and fine southern fare at Little Fib, the hotel’s signature restaurant.
What makes the Renaissance Nashville Hotel a top meeting hotel?
Attached to Fifth + Broadway, the Renaissance Nashville Hotel is just steps from entertainment, shopping, and the best the Athens of the South offers. In addition to luxury accommodations, this hotel goes out of its way to provide event attendees with exceptional experiences.
Need professional assistance with your event? The hotel has a certified meeting planner, lighting technician, carpenter, and security guards on staff.
Why it’s perfect for events
Execute a smooth, stunning meeting with modern AV equipment, or host your wedding in the expansive event spaces at the JW Marriott Nashville. In addition to TVs, microphones, portable walls, and other standard equipment, the hotel provides complimentary business services, like printing and faxing.
Next, we head down south to the Fairmont Austin, one of the country's best hotels for conferences and conventions. A landmark location in the heart of Austin, Texas, the Fairmont is a four-star, 37-story luxury hotel.
What makes this hotel a top meeting hotel?
If you’re looking for a bright, refreshing location with four-star service to host your next event, look no further than the Fairmont Austin. With 1,048 guestrooms, premium amenities, and multiple event spaces, it has everything planners need to treat event attendees to an unforgettable experience. At Fairmont Austin, the sky’s the limit.
Why it’s perfect for events
Book the Congressional Ballroom, a breathtaking space with hanging chandeliers and space for 2,400, or impress guests with a private event in Park View, an elegant, upscale venue on the 7th-floor terrace. The hotel also offers numerous wedding and event packages to streamline the sourcing process.
The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona, is an oasis in the desert and an in-demand destination for golf enthusiasts. Visitors at this family-friendly resort enjoy four-star accommodations, unforgettable dining, award-winning golfing, complete spa services, and more.
What makes The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa a top meeting hotel?
In addition to quality accommodations, fine dining, and luxurious hotel amenities, the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa makes it easy to work while traveling. Each guestroom has a workstation and modern in-room technology, while innovative AV is available for events. Moreover, the resort has an onsite Executive Meeting Specialist on staff to help busy planners prepare and execute their events.
Why it’s perfect for events
Home to 41 event rooms and more than 200,000 square feet of meeting space, The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa is one of the country's best hotels for conferences and retreats. In addition to providing high-quality corporate event services, its breathtaking location in the Sonoran Desert makes this property ideal for weddings, reunions, and celebrations.
Meeting room tech
This remote resort offers fast satellite connections and state-of-the-art conference room technology, from cutting-edge audio equipment and high-resolution digital displays to lightning-fast Wi-Fi and video conferencing tools.
Down the road from Westin Kierland, travelers will find another premier golfing and event hotel, the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. Host your event outside on the meticulously landscaped course, or plan an indoor event in one of the property’s 47 meeting rooms.
What makes Fairmont Scottsdale Princess a top meeting hotel?
Are you searching for an event venue with luxe services and an upscale atmosphere? If so, the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess might be the meeting hotel you’re looking for. This AAA Five Diamond venue is a sanctuary in the Sonoran, offering fine dining, spa services, award-winning golfing, and unforgettable event experiences.
Why it’s perfect for events
With versatile meeting space, customizable catering, and easy-to-use meeting planner tools, the Fairmont team understands what busy planners need. In addition to corporate and private events, they offer numerous wedding planning services, specializing in South Asian Weddings. Take your function to the next level by incorporating fireworks, beach parties, outdoor concerts, or engaging culinary challenges.
Enjoy an upscale getaway in the heart of Boston’s Seaport District at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. Over 1,000 guestrooms and 100,000 square feet of flexible meeting space greet guests at the Omni Boston Hotel. Because of the proximity to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and Logan International Airport, it’s a fantastic location for international events and out-of-town group stays.
What makes Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport a top meeting hotel?
Visitors will find diverse dining, luxurious accommodations, a year-round rooftop pool, luxe spa services, and serene harbor views at the Omni Boston Hotel. On top of upscale amenities and state-of-the-art facilities, the hotel has a world-class culinary team that works with planners to create mouthwatering menus highlighting local fare.
Why it’s perfect for events
The Omni Boston Hotel can accommodate groups of 20 or 2,000 (and more) with flexible indoor and outdoor function spaces. It boasts 54 event spaces (including the single largest hotel ballroom in Boston), pre-function spaces, and an array of impeccably decorated, diverse meeting rooms. They also offer customizable event packages to streamline sourcing and speed up booking.
Meeting room tech
Ample AV is available for events at the Omni Boston Hotel. In addition to modern meeting room equipment, like microphones, projectors, and digital displays, an onsite event staff can assist with technology, design, and security needs.
Tips for becoming a top meeting hotel
The top meeting hotels in the world are distinctive—unforgettable. They stand out against the competition. Follow these tips to raise your property’s rank and generate more event revenue.
- Identify unique selling points. Solidify your position as a top meeting hotel by celebrating what sets your hotel apart. After pinpointing your hotel’s unique selling points, create captivating ads highlighting them. Pay attention to hotel marketing trends impacting your destination to harness the energy of already-trending campaigns.
- Invest in flexible event spaces and innovative tech. Install digital meeting room technology, portable walls, and other event amenities that make your function space more versatile. Look for creative ways to incorporate hybrid meeting tools and business travel solutions in hotel event spaces.
- Elevate food and beverage (F&B) options for events. If you haven’t already, consider expanding your F&B department to include expanded meal service, seasonal menus, or onsite catering. Upgrade coffee stations, update your menu, and offer customizable catering packages that feature fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
- Promote your destination. Keep up with destination marketing trends impacting your area to attract the attention of actively sourcing decision-makers. Work with a destination marketing organization (DMO) to create enticing marketing campaigns to bring more business to your market.
- Embrace a unique design. Planners’ sourcing windows are getting shorter, with many decision-makers seeking unique, memorable event venues that they won’t have to put extra effort into decorating. Help event professionals save time and money by providing them with pre-decorated event space. Embrace local culture, art, and history in your design for more authentic, immersive event experiences.
- Help planners visualize their event. Use event diagramming tools to show planners what their event will actually look like in your space. Highlight the fine details of your function space by displaying it in photorealistic 3D
- Host eco-conscious events. Implement sustainable event practices, policies, and technology to reduce the environmental impact of hotel events. Appeal to eco-conscious planners by promoting green amenities and ecological initiatives in hotel marketing campaigns.
- Personalize event services. Offer flexible pricing and event packages to show that your property understands what planners need and how to give it to them.
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