Every hotel on this list is within walking distance of Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center at 650 S Griffin St, Dallas, TX 75202, on Commerce Street and Main Street to the north. We ranked them by walking distance, then star rating, then guest score.
The picks are spread over several downtown blocks, so a big convention doesn't send everyone to the same one, and there's a mid-range option alongside the full-service hotels.
How hotels near Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center were ranked
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center occupies a full city block at 650 S Griffin St, with Young Street along its north side. Most of the hotels below cluster along Commerce Street and Main Street to the north.
Ranking followed a strict sequence. Walking distance led, measured as a walking route from each hotel to the convention center's address, 650 S Griffin St. Within the same distance band (plus or minus 0.1 miles), higher star ratings ranked above lower ones. Guest scores from verified booking platforms separated close calls within the same star tier, and sustainability credentials broke any final tie.
We also spread the list across the area. The Commerce Street corridor north of the convention center holds most Downtown Dallas hotels, and three of the five picks are there; the other two are on Main Street.
We left out the CozySuites short-term condo rentals because they don't meet the bookable hotel standard convention travel needs.
Hotels near Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center at a glance
| Hotel | Stars | Walk to convention center | Guest score | Nearest DART station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Westin Dallas Downtown | 4 | 10 min (0.49 mi) | 8.3 | Akard (Red/Blue/Green/Orange) |
| The Adolphus, Autograph Collection | 5 | 11 min (0.55 mi) | 9.0 | Akard (Red/Blue/Green/Orange) |
| Magnolia Hotel Downtown Dallas | 4 | 12 min (0.58 mi) | 9.0 | Akard (Red/Blue/Green/Orange) |
| The Joule Dallas | 5 | 13 min (0.66 mi) | 9.0 | Akard (Red/Blue/Green/Orange) |
| Hampton Inn & Suites Dallas Downtown | 3 | 14 min (0.71 mi) | 9.0 | Akard (Red/Blue/Green/Orange) |
Getting to Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center on foot
- Hotels on Commerce Street reach the convention center by walking south on Griffin Street from Commerce.
- Young Street runs along the north side of the building, the side that faces the downtown hotels.
- DART's Convention Center Station is closed to riders while the convention center is rebuilt; trains pass through without stopping. Akard Station, a 4- to 7-minute walk from every hotel on this list, is the nearest stop for the hotels.
- Dallas summers push temperatures above 95°F from June through September. Convention attendees arriving for multi-day events should factor indoor-connected routes into their hotel choice.
How we measured walking distances
Every walking time on this page is a walking route from the hotel to the convention center's address at 650 S Griffin St, measured on the downtown street grid. The Commerce Street and Main Street hotels on this list are 0.49 to 0.71 miles from it on foot.
The convention center is beside Reunion Tower and Union Station, so those hotels share the same walkable downtown core.
The hotels
The Westin Dallas Downtown
1201 Main Street , Dallas
8.3432 reviews
EV charging in the hotel's parking facility, and covered by Marriott's Serve 360 program, which cuts single-use plastics in guest amenities.4 min walk to Akard (Red/Blue/Green/Orange)
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The Adolphus, Autograph Collection
1321 Commerce Street, Dallas
9.0871 reviews
An Autograph Collection hotel, so it's covered by Marriott's Serve 360 program, with food waste and water conservation targets.4 min walk to Akard (Red/Blue/Green/Orange)
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Magnolia Hotel Downtown Dallas
1401 Commerce Street, Dallas
9.02,847 reviews
Magnolia Hotel participates in a linen and towel reuse program across all guest floors and uses energy-efficient LED lighting throughout the property.4 min walk to Akard (Red/Blue/Green/Orange)
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The Joule Dallas
1530 Main Street, Dallas
9.0610 reviews
Holds a 3 Key rating from Green Key Global and runs regular third-party energy and water audits.4 min walk to Akard (Red/Blue/Green/Orange)
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Hampton Inn & Suites Dallas Downtown
1700 Commerce Street , Dallas
9.01,632 reviews
Hilton's LightStay tracks this hotel's energy, water and waste, and every room type is in Hilton's towel and linen reuse program.7 min walk to Akard (Red/Blue/Green/Orange)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the closest hotel to Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas?＋
The Westin Dallas Downtown at 1201 Main St is the closest hotel on this list, 0.49 miles and about a 10-minute walk from the convention center at 650 S Griffin St. The Adolphus, at 1321 Commerce St, is next at 0.55 miles. Most Downtown Dallas hotels approach from the north.
Can you walk from Downtown Dallas hotels to Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center?＋
Yes. Every hotel on this list is within a 14-minute walk of the convention center at 650 S Griffin St. The walk from Commerce Street hotels runs south on Griffin Street, a straight shot with no major crossings beyond standard downtown intersections. During Dallas summers, when temperatures exceed 95°F, plan the walk for early morning or take a rideshare, since Convention Center Station is closed to riders during the rebuild.
Which DART Light Rail station is closest to Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center?＋
Convention Center Station on the Red and Blue lines is closed to riders while the convention center is rebuilt, and trains pass through without stopping. Akard Station, served by all four DART lines (Red, Blue, Green, and Orange), is north of the convention center and is a 4- to 7-minute walk from every hotel on this list.
Are there mid-range hotels near Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center?＋
Hampton Inn & Suites Dallas Downtown at 1700 Commerce St is the mid-range option on this list, carrying a guest score of 9.0 and a 3-star rating. It is on the same Commerce Street corridor as The Adolphus, about a 14-minute walk from the convention center.
Do any hotels near Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center have sustainability programs?＋
Several do. The Joule holds a 3 Key rating from Green Key Global. The Westin Dallas Downtown provides EV charging in its parking facility and participates in Marriott's Serve 360 program. Hampton Inn & Suites tracks energy and water use through Hilton's LightStay platform. The Adolphus, as a Marriott Autograph Collection property, participates in the same Serve 360 food waste and water reduction targets.
Why are hotels on the south or west side of Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center not on this list?＋
We didn't find bookable hotels close to the south or west sides of the convention center, which face Reunion Boulevard and the Cedars neighborhood. That area has limited hotel development near the building, so the list draws from the Commerce Street corridor to the north and the Main Street corridor to the northeast. We have a separate page for hotels near Reunion Tower and the Cedars if you need options on the west and south sides of downtown.
