Dragon Con fills five downtown Atlanta hotels simultaneously, drawing around 75,000 attendees with no convention center overflow to absorb the crowd. Every hotel on this list is within 0.35 miles of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, the anchor host property, so you can walk to programming, panels, and the dealer hall without fighting for a rideshare. Hotels are ranked by walking distance, then by star rating within the same distance band.
Dragon Con overflow hotels at a glance
| Hotel | Distance to Marriott Marquis | Walk time | Star rating | Guest rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta | 0.00 mi | 0 min | 4 stars | 8.5 |
| Hotel Indigo Atlanta Downtown by IHG | 0.13 mi | 3 min | 4 stars | 8.6 |
| Hyatt Place Atlanta Downtown | 0.16 mi | 3 min | 3 stars | 8.0 |
| Aloft by Marriott Atlanta Downtown | 0.22 mi | 4 min | 4 stars | 7.7 |
| Ellis Hotel, Atlanta, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel | 0.25 mi | 5 min | 4 stars | 8.7 |
Booking tips for Dragon Con 2026
- The official room block for September 3-7, 2026 opens months in advance and sells out within minutes. Set a calendar reminder for the block opening date announced on dragoncon.org.
- Book refundable rates where possible. Dragon Con occasionally shifts programming between host hotels, and being able to switch properties without a penalty fee matters.
- The Westin Peachtree Plaza is a host hotel, so its own room block sells out first. If you see availability there outside the block, compare the rate against overflow options nearby.
- MARTA's Peachtree Center station on the Red and Gold lines puts you one stop from Five Points and two stops from the airport, which matters if you're flying in on September 3.
- Peachtree Street runs north-south through this cluster. If your hotel address is on Peachtree St NE or Peachtree Center Ave NE, you are in the right corridor.
Getting between hotels during the convention
All five host hotels connect via the Peachtree Street and Peachtree Center Avenue corridor. The Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Hilton Atlanta, and Hyatt Regency Atlanta are within a single block of each other. The Westin Peachtree Plaza is one block west on Peachtree St NW. The Courtland Grand Hotel (formerly Sheraton Atlanta) is on Courtland St NE, one block east of the Marriott Marquis. From any overflow hotel on this list, you reach all five host properties on foot in under ten minutes. The sidewalks along Peachtree Center Ave NE and Peachtree St NE handle heavy foot traffic, and the convention crowd moves in both directions throughout the day and into the early morning hours. Rideshares surge during peak programming transitions, so walking is faster than waiting for a car between 6 p.m. and midnight.
The hotels
The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta
210 Peachtree St. NW
8.53,155 reviews
3 min walk to Peachtree Center (Red/Gold)The Westin Peachtree Plaza is itself a Dragon Con host hotel, meaning programming happens inside the building, which makes it the zero-walk option for attendees who can secure a room outside the official block.
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Hotel Indigo Atlanta Downtown by IHG
230 Peachtree St NE
8.61,110 reviews
3 min walk to Peachtree Center (Red/Gold)At 0.13 miles from the Marriott Marquis, Hotel Indigo Atlanta Downtown is on Peachtree St NE and puts you on the convention floor in a 3-minute walk, making it the closest non-host overflow option with a guest rating above 8.5.
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Hyatt Place Atlanta Downtown
330 Peachtree St NE
8.01,241 reviews
4 min walk to Peachtree Center (Red/Gold)Hyatt Place Atlanta Downtown gives attendees a 3-minute walk to the Marriott Marquis at a mid-range price point, filling the list's requirement for at least one option below the 4-star tier with a guest rating at or above 8.0.
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Aloft by Marriott Atlanta Downtown
300 Ted Turner Drive NW
7.71,003 reviews
6 min walk to Peachtree Center (Red/Gold)Four blocks west of the host hotel cluster on Ted Turner Drive NW, Aloft Atlanta Downtown offers a pool and pet-friendly rooms at a 4-star tier, giving attendees traveling with pets a viable option within a 4-minute walk.
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Ellis Hotel, Atlanta, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
176 Peachtree St NE
8.7330 reviews
4 min walk to Peachtree Center (Red/Gold)The Ellis Hotel carries the highest guest rating on this list at 8.7 and is on Peachtree St NE five blocks south of the Marriott Marquis, making it the top-rated overflow pick for attendees who prioritize room quality over shaving a minute off the walk.
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Planning a longer stay? See all our Atlanta hotel guides.
Frequently asked questions
Which hotels are the official Dragon Con host hotels for 2026?＋
The five host hotels are the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Hilton Atlanta, The Westin Peachtree Plaza, and Courtland Grand Hotel (formerly Sheraton Atlanta). Programming, panels, and the dealer hall run across all five properties. Room blocks inside these hotels sell out within minutes of opening, so most attendees book overflow inventory nearby.
How far is the walk between the overflow hotels on this list and the host hotels?＋
Every hotel on this list is within 0.25 miles of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. At a normal walking pace, that translates to 3 to 5 minutes on foot. The Westin Peachtree Plaza is itself a host hotel, so the walk is zero. The Peachtree Street corridor connects all five host properties, and you can move between them on foot in under ten minutes.
Is MARTA useful for getting to Dragon Con?＋
Yes. Peachtree Center station on the Red and Gold lines is one block from the Marriott Marquis and Hyatt Regency Atlanta. If you fly into Hartsfield-Jackson, take the Gold line north to Peachtree Center, a roughly 20-minute ride. During the convention, MARTA runs later than usual on weekend nights, which matters when programming runs past midnight.
When does Dragon Con 2026 take place?＋
Dragon Con 2026 runs September 3 through September 7. The convention spans Labor Day weekend, which means Atlanta hotel demand peaks across the entire downtown corridor. Book as early as possible once the room block opens, and check the official site at dragoncon.org for block opening announcements.
Is the Sheraton Atlanta still operating near Dragon Con?＋
The property at 165 Courtland Street NE now operates as Courtland Grand Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham. It remains one of the five official Dragon Con host hotels. If you see it listed under the Sheraton name on older booking sites, confirm the current name before completing a reservation.
What should I look for when booking an overflow hotel for Dragon Con?＋
Prioritize walking distance over price. Rideshares surge during peak programming hours, and a 5-minute walk beats a 25-minute wait for a car at 2 a.m. Book a refundable rate if you can, since programming schedules sometimes shift between host hotels after you book. A room with a kitchenette or in-room fridge also helps, because restaurant waits downtown stretch long during the convention.
