Closest hotels to Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the SEC Championship Game

The SEC Championship Game takes place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta on December 5, 2026. Every hotel on this list is within 0.5 miles of the stadium entrance, chosen because walking distance matters more than anything else when 70,000 fans are competing for the same rideshares after the final whistle. You get a mix of star ratings so you can match your budget without sacrificing proximity.

How walking distance was measured

Each distance comes from the hotel's street address to the main pedestrian entrance of Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Walking times use a pace of 20 minutes per mile. December in Atlanta runs cold, typically 39°F to 44°F at kickoff time, so factor in a coat for the walk. The hotels below are ordered closest first, with star rating breaking any tie within the same distance band.

SEC Championship Hotels Near Mercedes-Benz Stadium at a Glance

What Each Hotel Offers SEC Championship Fans

Hotel Phoenix Atlanta is on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, a 3-minute walk from the stadium's main entrance. As an independent 4-star property, it gives you full-service amenities without a chain loyalty requirement, making it a practical base for fans who want to be as close to the gate as possible on game day.

Reverb by Hard Rock Atlanta Downtown is at 89 Centennial Olympic Park Drive, also a 3-minute walk. The Hard Rock brand means a lively bar scene, which suits a game-day crowd well, and the property sits steps from the park if you want to gather before kickoff.

Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park is at 100 CNN Center, a 6-minute walk via Marietta Street. The Omni connects directly to CNN Center, giving fans indoor access to dining and retail without stepping outside before or after the game.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park is at 267 Marietta Street NW, also a 6-minute walk. Suite-style rooms with a separate living area give groups or families more space than a standard room, and the location puts you on a direct walking route to Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Glenn Hotel, Autograph Collection is at 110 Marietta Street NW, a 9-minute walk. It carries the highest guest rating on this list and a rooftop bar that works well for pre-game gatherings before the short walk to the stadium.

The hotels

Hotel Phoenix Atlanta 70 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW, Atlanta, Georgia, 30303 8.01 reviews 12 min walk to Vine City (Red/Gold)At 0.15 miles from the stadium entrance, this is the closest hotel on the list, and its 4-star rating means you get full-service amenities at the property nearest to the gate. View hotel → Reverb by Hard Rock Atlanta Downtown 89 Centennial Olympic Park Dr. 8.64,072 reviews 12 min walk to Vine City (Red/Gold)A 3-minute walk from the stadium and a guest rating of 8.6 make this the strongest combination of proximity and guest satisfaction among the two closest properties. View hotel → Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park 267 Marietta Street NW 8.62,293 reviews 5 min walk to Dome/GWCC/Philips/CNN Center (Red/Gold)Suite-style rooms with a separate living area make this the best option for groups or families who need more than a single room, and the 6-minute walk to the stadium keeps logistics simple. View hotel → Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park 100 CNN Center 8.41,918 reviews 4 min walk to Dome/GWCC/Philips/CNN Center (Red/Gold)The direct indoor connection to CNN Center gives guests a weather-protected option for dining and retail, and the 6-minute walk to the stadium keeps it among the most practical choices on game day. View hotel → Glenn Hotel, Autograph Collection 110 Marietta Street NW 9.6531 reviews 6 min walk to Dome/GWCC/Philips/CNN Center (Red/Gold)A guest rating of 9.6 makes this the highest-rated property on the list, and the rooftop bar at 110 Marietta Street NW gives groups a natural pre-game meeting point before the 9-minute walk to the stadium. View hotel →

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