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An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a brick building with a sign reading "Morris Inn".

A reception desk at the Morris Inn Notre Dame with a large window displaying a cityscape.

A long, narrow hallway with a patterned carpet, large windows on both sides, and a central chandelier.

The exterior of the Morris Inn hotel with a prominent entrance, arched roof, and brick facade.

1. Morris Inn

1.6 km from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

Christine

AED 607

AED 698 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A spacious lobby with a central bar area, multiple seating arrangements, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

A long dining table set with chairs, candles, and floral centerpieces.

A well-lit lounge area with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. Large windows provide a view of the street and greenery outside.

2. The Inn at Saint Mary's

0.2 km from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

Kim

AED 470

AED 541 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio with a fire feature, seating, and a brick building with large windows.

A spacious lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, and a central fire feature.

A modern bar area with high stools, a bar counter, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A spacious, well-lit hallway with a high ceiling, large windows, and a patterned wall.

3. Embassy Suites by Hilton South Bend at Notre Dame

2.4 km from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

Lisa

AED 509

AED 585 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta by Wyndham' sign, featuring a multi-story structure with a covered entrance and a well-lit facade.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a microwave.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, sofas, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a TV, and a mural.

4. La Quinta Suites by Wyndham South Bend Notre Dame Area

2.4 km from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

Justin

AED 343

AED 395 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A covered porch with wooden Adirondack chairs, a patterned rug, and a flower basket.

A buffet setup with two open buffet stations, serving trays, and various utensils on a granite countertop.

A reception area with a large desk, a flat-screen TV, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with a dining table, two chairs, a microwave, a refrigerator, a television, and a bed.

5. Ivy Court Inn & Suites

2.7 km from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

Erica

AED 379

AED 528 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and blue umbrellas.

6. Hilton Garden Inn South Bend

< 0.1 km from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

Jonathan

AED 464

AED 533 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bottle of wine, a glass, and a fruit basket on a counter.

A hotel reception area with a counter, a wall with text, and a vending machine.

A modern hotel building with a sign reading "Springhill Suites by Marriott".

An outdoor patio area with stone walls, a fire pit, and seating.

7. SpringHill Suites by Marriott South Bend Notre Dame Area

2 km from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

Sandra

AED 426

AED 490 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A hotel lobby with a Baymont by Wyndham sign, check-in counters, a reception desk, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a framed word on the wall.

A hotel room with two single beds, a headboard with integrated lighting, a small table, and a nightstand.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a towel rack, and a soap dispenser.

8. Baymont By Wyndham South Bend

0.5 km from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

Zane

AED 258

AED 297 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, and a sofa with two side tables.

A multi-story brick building with a sign for Fairfield Inn & Suites.

A restaurant with a long counter, booths, and a patterned floor.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, and a window with curtains.

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott South Bend at Notre Dame

2.4 km from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

Matthew

AED 496

AED 571 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a large curved window offering a city view, a central seating area with round tables and chairs, and a kitchen area with a stone backsplash.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, sofa, TV, and a small kitchenette.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a wooden dining table, four chairs, a sofa, a TV on a wooden stand, a window with curtains, and a lamp.

10. Homewood Suites by Hilton South Bend Notre Dame Area

1.9 km from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

Jennifer

AED 494

AED 568 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A lobby with a reception desk, a blue carpet, and green chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with a view, and a lamp.

A modern living room with a sofa, a bench, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A building entrance with a covered walkway, brick columns, and a clear sky.

11. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites South Bend by IHG

0.9 km from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

Tammy

AED 441

AED 507 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a 5 feet depth marking.

A bar area with wooden bar counters, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a microwave, and a TV.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating area, and a large screen displaying a stadium.

12. Wingate by Wyndham South Bend/Notre Dame

1.8 km from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

Phil

AED 264

AED 304 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

13. Irish Lodge South Bend

2.1 km from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

Brittany

AED 284

AED 327 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern cafe with a coffee machine, a menu board, and a TV screen.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden table, a green and beige bedspread, a window with green curtains, and a mounted TV.

A kitchenette with a microwave, a Coca-Cola vending machine, and a Dasani water dispenser.

A conference room with rows of yellow chairs, a projector screen, and a small kitchenette.

14. Days Inn by Wyndham South Bend / Notre Dame

1.1 km from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

Christopher

AED 219

AED 251 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern living room with a stone wall fireplace, a staircase, and a reception desk.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, a blue armchair, and a wooden side table.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted TV, and a door leading to a bathroom.

15. Quality Inn South Bend Near Notre Dame

1.3 km from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

Herbert

AED 206

AED 237 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel with a large arched entrance, multiple balconies, and a prominent sign reading "Comfort Suites".

A hotel reception area with a marble counter, a Dell computer, and a sign for Comfort Suites.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee maker, and a TV.

A gazebo with a dome roof, surrounded by chairs with white covers and purple accents, set on a paved area with trees and a fence in the background.

16. Comfort Suites University Area Notre Dame - South Bend

1.8 km from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

jane

AED 237

AED 273 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a comfortable sofa, and a coffee table.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with a counter and appliances, and a brick wall with a framed picture.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to an elevator.

A multi-story building with a brick entrance, a wheelchair-accessible ramp, and a parking lot.

17. SureStay by Best Western South Bend

0.5 km from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

Humberto

AED 223

AED 256 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

18. Quality Inn South Bend Near Notre Dame

1.3 km from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

John

AED 212

AED 245 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, two wall-mounted lamps, and framed artwork on the walls.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and dishwasher.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, toilet, and shower curtain.

A laundry area with a large industrial washer and dryer, a smaller washer, and a compact dryer.

19. Birch Hill Suites South Bend

1.9 km from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

michael

AED 213

AED 245 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern restaurant with round tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a counter with a digital display.

A hotel room with two beds, a table, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A conference room with a projector screen, rows of yellow chairs, patterned carpet, and green curtains.

20. Days Inn by Wyndham South Bend /notre Dame

1.1 km from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

AED 192

AED 220 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Morris Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
The Inn at Saint Mary's	9.4 Exceptional 1,367 reviews	View
Embassy Suites by Hilton South Bend at Notre Dame	9.2 Wonderful 766 reviews	View
La Quinta Suites by Wyndham South Bend Notre Dame Area	9.0 Wonderful 1,226 reviews	View
Ivy Court Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center Hotel Reviews

Irish Lodge South Bend

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was super helpful and nice 💯 Breakfast was delicious"

The Inn at Saint Mary's

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice stay,"

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites South Bend by IHG

8/10 Good

"All of the employees were so helpful and friendly"

Baymont By Wyndham South Bend

8/10 Good

"Super clean and comfortable place to stay but our tv didn’t work, kept freezing on us and we just gave up and couldn’t watch a game we were wanting to see"

Wingate by Wyndham South Bend/Notre Dame

8/10 Good

"Good for a football weekend. The room was clean and the staff were helpful. The breakfast could be improved upon, but it was free! And it was nice to have a sports bar right there if our plans changed for the evening. I would come back. Go Irish!"

Amazing 6-bedroom house with spacious yard .3 miles from ND campus

10/10 Excellent

"The place was great. The owners were excellent and very responsive. It was a great place to stay for the game. Very close to campus!"

Luxury Townhome • Stay Like Irish Royalty - Sleeps 7 to 9

10/10 Excellent

"Very convenient location and clean."

Across from Notre Dame | Game Day Garage | 3 EnSuite Bedrooms

10/10 Excellent

"Great place, great location"

ND Luxury Townhome 8 min to ND Stadium!

8/10 Good

"The townhome was clean! It was as described.Very responsive host."

Other attractions near Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

A stone archway with a circular arrangement of empty glasses, a statue, and a park with benches and a fence.

Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes

9.6/10 (409 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Notre Dame when you stop by Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes. Attend a football game in this family-friendly area.

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A historic building with a large golden dome and multiple spires.

Basilica of the Sacred Heart

9.6/10 (139 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Notre Dame when you spend time at Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Attend a football game in this family-friendly area.

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A large historic building with a prominent golden dome and arched windows.

University of Notre Dame

9.6/10 (1,970 reviews)

Walk around the campus of University of Notre Dame, a top university in South Bend. Attend a football game in this family-friendly area.

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St. Mary's College

8.8/10 (377 reviews)

Explore the campus of St. Mary's College, during your travels in South Bend. Attend a football game in this family-friendly area.

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Roseland Town Park

Explore the great outdoors at Roseland Town Park, a lovely green space in Roseland. Attend a football game in this family-friendly area.

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Hesburgh Library

8.0/10 (14 reviews)

After visiting Hesburgh Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Notre Dame. Attend a football game in this family-friendly area.

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Snite Museum of Art

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Snite Museum of Art during your trip to Notre Dame. Attend a football game in this family-friendly area.

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DeBartolo Performing Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to DeBartolo Performing Arts Center during your stay in South Bend. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center?

Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center is located in a family-friendly area of South Bend known for its array of dining options and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 34 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center?

Adjacent to Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center, The Inn at Saint Mary's is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and a 24-hour fitness center. Other good choices close by include Baymont By Wyndham South Bend and Morris Inn.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center?

Expedia has 34 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center?

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What can I see and do near Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center?

Studebaker National Museum, South Bend Military Honor Park and Museum, and Snite Museum of Art feature captivating exhibits. You can enjoy live performances at South Bend Civic Theater and The Drop Comedy Club. Local parks like Roseland Town Park, Clay Township Park, and Howard Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center hotels

1. Morris Inn

2. The Inn at Saint Mary's

3. Embassy Suites by Hilton South Bend at Notre Dame

4. La Quinta Suites by Wyndham South Bend Notre Dame Area

5. Ivy Court Inn & Suites

6. Hilton Garden Inn South Bend

7. SpringHill Suites by Marriott South Bend Notre Dame Area

8. Baymont By Wyndham South Bend

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott South Bend at Notre Dame

10. Homewood Suites by Hilton South Bend Notre Dame Area

11. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites South Bend by IHG

12. Wingate by Wyndham South Bend/Notre Dame

13. Irish Lodge South Bend

14. Days Inn by Wyndham South Bend / Notre Dame

15. Quality Inn South Bend Near Notre Dame

16. Comfort Suites University Area Notre Dame - South Bend

17. SureStay by Best Western South Bend

18. Quality Inn South Bend Near Notre Dame

19. Birch Hill Suites South Bend

20. Days Inn by Wyndham South Bend /notre Dame

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Top Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center Hotel Reviews

Irish Lodge South Bend

The Inn at Saint Mary's

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites South Bend by IHG

Baymont By Wyndham South Bend

Wingate by Wyndham South Bend/Notre Dame

Amazing 6-bedroom house with spacious yard .3 miles from ND campus

Luxury Townhome • Stay Like Irish Royalty - Sleeps 7 to 9

Across from Notre Dame | Game Day Garage | 3 EnSuite Bedrooms

ND Luxury Townhome 8 min to ND Stadium!

Other attractions near Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes

Basilica of the Sacred Heart

University of Notre Dame

St. Mary's College

Roseland Town Park

Hesburgh Library

Snite Museum of Art

DeBartolo Performing Arts Center

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