Housing (hotels and camping)

Conference Hotels

Do not call the hotel for reservations! You will be able to make hotel reservations after you have registered for Annual Conference with a link included in your Annual Conference registration confirmation email. If you call the hotel directly, they will not be able to give you the Annual Conference reduced room rate.

Spark by Hilton Fort Wayne

1005 W Washington Center Rd., Fort Wayne, Indiana 46825

Room Rate: King room: $99/night plus taxes or 2 Queen room: $119/night plus taxes
Guest Room: ADA compliant mobility accessible rooms are available by request at reservation. 100% smoke free facility.
Amenities: Free continental breakfast. In-room mini fridge. Microwave available in lobby. Fitness center. Pet-friendly (fee).
Driving distance to Grand Wayne Convention Center: 5 miles
Parking: Free parking at hotel
WiFi: Complimentary


Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Fort Wayne

6021 Lima Road Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA, 46818

Room Rate: $134/night plus taxes
Guest Room: King-sized bed or two queen beds. ADA compliant mobility accessible rooms are available by request at reservation. 100% smoke free facility.
Amenities: Free hot breakfast. In-room mini fridge and microwave. Fitness center. On-site restaurant, and market.
Driving distance to Grand Wayne Convention Center: 5 miles
Parking: Free parking at hotel
WiFi: Complimentary


Tru by Hilton Fort Wayne

5345 Distribution Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46825 USA

Room Rate: $134/night plus taxes
Guest Room: King-sized bed or two queen beds. ADA compliant mobility accessible rooms are available by request at reservation. 100% smoke free facility.
Amenities: Free hot breakfast. Indoor pool. In-room mini fridge. Microwave available in lobby. Fitness center. Pet-friendly (fee).
Driving distance to Grand Wayne Convention Center: 5 miles
Parking: Free parking at hotel
WiFi: Complimentary


The Bradley Luxury Hotel

The Bradley hotel in Fort Wayne

204 W Main St. Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802

Room Rate: $150/night plus taxes
Guest Room: King-sized deluxe bed or two deluxe queen beds. ADA compliant mobility accessible rooms are available by request at reservation. 100% smoke free facility.
Amenities: In-room mini fridge. Keurig coffee maker. Fitness center. On-site restaurant, and market. Free bike rentals. Pet-friendly (fee).
Distance from Convention Center: Three walkable blocks to Convention Center.
Parking: $12 parking garage fee
WiFi: Complimentary


Hilton Fort Wayne (sold out)

1020 Calhoun St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Room Rate: $128/night plus taxes (up to 4 people)
Guest Room: King-sized bed or two queen beds. ADA compliant mobility accessible rooms are available by request at reservation. 100% smoke free facility. Complimentary airport shuttle to and from Fort Wayne International Airport.
Amenities: In-room mini fridge and microwave. Fitness center. On-site restaurant, and market. Pet-friendly (fee).
Note: The Hilton is currently undergoing renovations but at this time we don’t anticipate that it will have significant impact on attendees.
Distance from Convention Center: Attached to Convention Center. See map below.
Parking: A discounted daily parking fee of $8 has been negotiated for COB guests at the Civic Center Parking Garage. EV charging is available on-site.
WiFi: Complimentary


Hampton Inn & Suites (sold out)

223 West Jefferson Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Room Rate: $135/night plus taxes (up to 4 people)
Guest Rooms: King-sized bed or two queen beds. ADA compliant mobility accessible rooms and chemical free rooms are available by request at reservation. 100% smoke free facility.
Amenities: Complimentary hot breakfast. In-room mini fridge. Fitness center. On-site restaurant, and market. Pet-friendly (fee).
Distance from Convention Center: Directly across the street from the front of the convention center. See map below.
Parking: A discounted daily parking fee of $8 has been negotiated for COB guests. EV charging is not available.
WiFi: Complimentary


Courtyard by Marriott (sold out)

223 West Jefferson Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Room Rate: $132/night plus taxes (up to 4 people)
Guest Rooms: King-sized bed or two queen beds. ADA compliant mobility accessible rooms are available by request at reservation. 100% smoke free facility.
Amenities: In-room mini fridge and microwave. Indoor swimming pool. Fitness center. On-site laundry. On-site restaurant, and market. Pets are not allowed.
Distance from Convention Center: Across the street from the convention center and also connected by two skywalks See map below.
Parking: A discounted daily parking fee of $8 has been negotiated for COB guests. EV charging is not available.
WiFi: Complimentary

Map of Grand Wayne Convention Center and three hotels around it
Location of hotels in relationship to the Grand Wayne Convention Center

Johnny Appleseed Campground

Entrance of Johnny Appleseed Campground

3.5 miles from the Grand Wayne Convention Center

General Information

The Campground is tucked into the Johnny Appleseed park and is in a very natural setting with plentiful trees and away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Yet its convenient location makes it easy to enjoy the local sites and amenities Fort Wayne offers. It is only minutes from the  Fort Wayne Zoo, Glenbrook Mall, Allen County Public Library, Purdue Fort Wayne, restaurants, the Memorial Coliseum, Northside Pool, Rivergreenway trail, and many other attractions.

RV’s or tent campsites are $30 per night and include electricity. Only 2 adults per site.

For more information and to make a reservation go to: www.cityoffortwayne.in.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Johnny-Appleseed-Campground-48