Hotels near Roland E. Powell Convention Center ranked for business travelers
9 Coastal Highway hotels within one mile of the convention center, vetted against Navan's business travel booking data.
How a one-mile corridor on Coastal Highway puts every hotel within reach
The convention center sits on the bay side of Coastal Highway near 40th Street, while most hotels face the ocean a few blocks east. Navan mapped these nine along the same corridor: all reachable on foot, with the beach just steps away.
Closest hotel: Hampton Inn & Suites at 0.2 miles, a 4-minute walk along Coastal Hwy
Distance range: All 9 hotels sit within 1.0 mile of the convention center entrance
Loyalty programs: Hilton Honors (5 properties), Marriott Bonvoy (2 properties)
Parking: Convention center lot is free with 1,200+ spots; fills during large car shows
Top Hotels Near Roland E. Powell Convention Center
Hampton Inn & Suites Ocean City/Bayfront-Convention Center
8.6 Rating (823 Reviews)
0.2 miles from Roland E. Powell Convention Center
4301 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD 21842
The closest branded hotel to the convention center sits on the bay side of Coastal Highway, putting the exhibit hall entrance at a four-minute walk. Complimentary hot breakfast, free parking, and an indoor pool for post-event decompression cover the basics a convention schedule demands.
Diamond Beach 414
10 Rating (1 Reviews)
0.3 miles from Roland E. Powell Convention Center
3801 Atlantic Avenue Unit 414, Ocean City, MD 21842
A three-bedroom beachfront apartment for teams that need shared workspace and a full kitchen between convention sessions. Ocean views from the private balcony and free parking on-site make it a practical base for multi-day events where splitting a standard hotel room falls short.
Aloft Ocean City
8.7 Rating (1,370 Reviews)
0.3 miles from Roland E. Powell Convention Center
4501 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842
Host a sidebar meeting in the Exchange Ballroom or Tactic room across 4,480 square feet of event space, then move to the lobby bar for follow-up drinks. Indoor and outdoor pools, a full restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center keep convention days self-contained within a 10-minute walk of the exhibit hall.
Tru by Hilton Ocean City Bayside
8.7 Rating (449 Reviews)
0.4 miles from Roland E. Powell Convention Center
3401 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842
Strip the convention hotel down to what actually matters: a clean room, free breakfast buffet, indoor pool, and a walk to the convention center that takes under 10 minutes. Tru delivers Hilton Honors points at a rate that keeps travel managers and attendees aligned on budget without sacrificing logistics.
Bay Club Resort by Coolvacay
8.2 Rating (297 Reviews)
0.5 miles from Roland E. Powell Convention Center
302 32nd Street, Ocean City, MD 21842
Full-sized kitchens and separate living rooms spread across 60 units built for stays that outlast a single event. Free parking and an on-site pool anchor a property that works best for multi-day conventions or small teams sharing a condo at 32nd Street and Coastal Highway.
DoubleTree by Hilton Ocean City Oceanfront
8.7 Rating (1,346 Reviews)
0.5 miles from Roland E. Powell Convention Center
3301 Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842
Oceanfront dining at Marlin Moon meets convention proximity at half a mile: the rare setup where a client dinner on the water and an early exhibit hall arrival both work. Two outdoor pools, a 24-hour business center, and kitchenettes in every room keep extended convention stays productive.
Hilton Ocean City Oceanfront Suites
8.7 Rating (1,485 Reviews)
0.5 miles from Roland E. Powell Convention Center
3200 N Baltimore Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842
By late afternoon, swap the convention floor for the lazy river and waterslide at this 225-suite Art Deco resort on the oceanfront. Three restaurants, a 24-hour business center, and two meeting rooms handle overflow sessions when the main venue fills up.
Hilton Garden Inn Ocean City Oceanfront
8.7 Rating (3,422 Reviews)
0.8 miles from Roland E. Powell Convention Center
2800 Baltimore Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842
When a convention schedule leaves room for a boardwalk run, this hotel delivers: one block from the Ocean City Boardwalk and under a mile from the exhibit hall. Solstice Bar & Grill handles dinner on-site, and 2,900 square feet of meeting space supports breakout sessions.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ocean City
8.9 Rating (1,641 Reviews)
1.0 miles from Roland E. Powell Convention Center
2501 Philadelphia Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842
For Marriott Bonvoy members who value a complimentary breakfast buffet and a quiet base south of the convention center bustle, this Fairfield earns the slight distance trade-off. An indoor pool, 24-hour business center, and easy boardwalk access round out a property built for functional stays.
What's in the Area
- The Dough Roller (4103 Coastal Hwy, next to the convention center) serves quick pizza and breakfast one block from the exhibit hall.
- Seacrets (117 49th St, bayside) combines waterfront dining with a full bar complex. Book the private deck for group events.
- Ristorante Antipasti (3101 Philadelphia Ave) offers fine Italian dining in a business-casual setting, ideal for client dinners.
- Fractured Prune (multiple OC locations) serves hot, made-to-order donuts. Grab a box for your team on early convention mornings.
- Convention center lot: 1,200+ free spots, first-come first-served. Arrive before 9 AM for large events like Cruisin OC.
- Hotel parking: Hampton Inn, Tru by Hilton, Bay Club, and Fairfield all include free on-site parking.
- Paid lots along Coastal Highway charge $10-20/day during peak summer months. Pre-booking is not typically available.
- Ocean City Beach Bus runs 6 AM to 3 AM along Coastal Highway. A $4 ride-all-day pass covers unlimited trips.
- Salisbury Regional Airport (SBY) is a 30-minute drive west on US-50. American Airlines flies to Philadelphia and Charlotte daily.
- BWI Airport is a 2.5-hour drive but offers wider flight options. Rental cars are the most practical connection to Ocean City.
- Uber and Lyft operate throughout Ocean City. Request pickups at the convention center's main Coastal Highway entrance.
- Ocean City Beach sits one to three blocks east of every hotel on this list. Morning walks reset between convention days.
- Ocean City Boardwalk starts at South Division Street. The northern end is a 15-minute bike ride from the convention center.
- Jolly Roger Amusement Park (30th St) offers an evening break when convention days end early. Walking distance from most hotels.
- Convention center Wi-Fi handles basic browsing. Bring a portable hotspot for presentations or large file transfers.
- Sodexo Live! runs all in-venue catering. Pre-order lunch through your event organizer to skip the concession area lines.
- Printing and shipping services are available in West Ocean City, about a 15-minute drive or rideshare from the convention center.
- EV charging stations are available in the convention center parking lot at no additional charge.
- Coastal Highway traffic peaks between 10 AM and 2 PM on summer weekends. Schedule arrivals around those windows.
- ADA parking sits directly in front of the main entrance on a first-come, first-served basis. A valid placard or plate is required.
- Bicycle racks near the main entrance offer free bike parking, a practical option for hotels within half a mile.
What's in the Area
- The Dough Roller (4103 Coastal Hwy, next to the convention center) serves quick pizza and breakfast one block from the exhibit hall.
- Seacrets (117 49th St, bayside) combines waterfront dining with a full bar complex. Book the private deck for group events.
- Ristorante Antipasti (3101 Philadelphia Ave) offers fine Italian dining in a business-casual setting, ideal for client dinners.
- Fractured Prune (multiple OC locations) serves hot, made-to-order donuts. Grab a box for your team on early convention mornings.
- Convention center lot: 1,200+ free spots, first-come first-served. Arrive before 9 AM for large events like Cruisin OC.
- Hotel parking: Hampton Inn, Tru by Hilton, Bay Club, and Fairfield all include free on-site parking.
- Paid lots along Coastal Highway charge $10-20/day during peak summer months. Pre-booking is not typically available.
- Ocean City Beach Bus runs 6 AM to 3 AM along Coastal Highway. A $4 ride-all-day pass covers unlimited trips.
- Salisbury Regional Airport (SBY) is a 30-minute drive west on US-50. American Airlines flies to Philadelphia and Charlotte daily.
- BWI Airport is a 2.5-hour drive but offers wider flight options. Rental cars are the most practical connection to Ocean City.
- Uber and Lyft operate throughout Ocean City. Request pickups at the convention center's main Coastal Highway entrance.
- Ocean City Beach sits one to three blocks east of every hotel on this list. Morning walks reset between convention days.
- Ocean City Boardwalk starts at South Division Street. The northern end is a 15-minute bike ride from the convention center.
- Jolly Roger Amusement Park (30th St) offers an evening break when convention days end early. Walking distance from most hotels.
- Convention center Wi-Fi handles basic browsing. Bring a portable hotspot for presentations or large file transfers.
- Sodexo Live! runs all in-venue catering. Pre-order lunch through your event organizer to skip the concession area lines.
- Printing and shipping services are available in West Ocean City, about a 15-minute drive or rideshare from the convention center.
- EV charging stations are available in the convention center parking lot at no additional charge.
- Coastal Highway traffic peaks between 10 AM and 2 PM on summer weekends. Schedule arrivals around those windows.
- ADA parking sits directly in front of the main entrance on a first-come, first-served basis. A valid placard or plate is required.
- Bicycle racks near the main entrance offer free bike parking, a practical option for hotels within half a mile.
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