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# DTECH 2027 hotels: where to stay

1 to 4 Mar 2027 · Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta · Official block deadline: 4 Feb 2027 Independent guide

Power grid and utilities

DTECH (DISTRIBUTECH) is the annual transmission and distribution event of the electric power industry. It covers the technology that carries electricity from the power plant through the grid to the meter and into the home. The 2026 show welcomed more than 18,000 professionals and 684 exhibitors, the organizer reports. [More on the official site](https://www.distributech.com/)

## Hotels by time to the hall

The 5 hotels closest to **Building B**, to the nearest entrance, along a [route we calculated](https://venuenights.com/about/#method). DTECH is in Buildings B and C, per the GWCC calendar; the times below are to Building B, and the switcher shows Building C.

### Closest to Building B

- **Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park**: 5 min walk to Building B (walking route). Building A is entered between the Omni and the College Football Hall of Fame, per the GWCC
- **Hotel Phoenix**: 6 min walk to Building B (walking route). 70 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW
- **Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park**: 8 min walk to Building B (walking route). 267 Marietta St NW
- **Glenn Hotel, Autograph Collection**: 8 min walk to Building B (walking route). 110 Marietta St NW
- **REVERB by Hard Rock Downtown Atlanta**: 9 min walk to Building B (walking route). 89 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW

20 hotels within a 15-minute walk of GWCC. Ranked by travel time only, no paid placement. Walking routes calculated on 13 Oct 2026 from [OpenStreetMap data](https://venuenights.com/about/#method).

### Compare the walk to every hall

| Hotel | B | A | C |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park | 5 min | 5 min | 17 min |
| Hotel Phoenix | 6 min | 6 min | 12 min |
| Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park | 8 min | 7 min | 18 min |
| Glenn Hotel, Autograph Collection | 8 min | 8 min | 18 min |
| REVERB by Hard Rock Downtown Atlanta | 9 min | 9 min | 14 min |

On foot to the nearest entrance of each hall, along a route we calculated; ≈ marks our estimates. The shortest walk of each hotel is in bold.

[All 20 hotels near the Georgia World Congress Center](https://venuenights.com/georgia-world-congress-center/#hotels)

Hotels a little further from the halls often cost less. The venue guide also lists [cheaper areas a short ride away](https://venuenights.com/georgia-world-congress-center/#cheaper).

- **Official housing: Connections Housing**: The only official housing company; registered attendees book through the link in their registration confirmation. Compare here if the official hotels do not fit.
- **Book by 4 Feb 2027**: After 4 Feb 2027 the block rates are not guaranteed.
- **Host utility: Southern Company**: Southern Company anchors the technical program, with utility-led sessions and tours of its facilities.
- **Housing scams**: Clarion warns that unauthorized housing companies contact exhibitors and attendees; book only through Connections Housing.

## Getting around during DTECH

We have no verified transport details for DTECH yet. Airports, transit and parking for the Georgia World Congress Center are in the venue guide: [getting to the Georgia World Congress Center](https://venuenights.com/georgia-world-congress-center/#venue-info).

## When to book for DTECH

- **Now**: register first, then book through the Connections Housing link in your confirmation e-mail, or book a free-cancellation rate here if the block does not fit.
- **By 19 Jan 2027**: cancel a block room by 19 Jan 2027 to avoid the housing fee; after that a fee applies on top of the hotel's own 72-hour policy.
- **By 4 Feb 2027**: the last day the block rates are guaranteed.

## DTECH 2027 at a glance

- **Dates**: 1 to 4 Mar 2027
- **Registration**: Register on the [organizer's site](https://www.distributech.com/attend/registration-packages).
- **Hall**: Georgia World Congress Center, Buildings B and C.
- **Exhibit hall**: Tue 2 Mar 10 am to 6 pm, with a reception from 5 pm; Wed 3 Mar 10 am to 5 pm; Thu 4 Mar 9 am to 1 pm.
- **Suggested stay**: Arrive Sun 28 Feb and leave Fri 5 Mar, the organizer suggests.
- **Who attends**: More than 42% of the 2026 attendees came from utilities, from 73 countries in all.
- **Age limit**: Children under 14 may not attend; older minors only with the organizer's approval.

This guide is independent and not part of DTECH, Clarion Events or its housing program.

## DTECH hotel questions

### When is DTECH 2027?

DTECH 2027 runs from 1 to 4 Mar 2027 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, in Buildings B and C.

### How do I book an official DTECH hotel?

Register first. The link to Connections Housing, the only official housing company, comes in your registration confirmation e-mail. Rates are guaranteed until 4 Feb 2027.

### What if I cancel my DTECH hotel?

Cancel a block room by 19 Jan 2027 to avoid the housing fee. From 20 Jan a non-refundable fee applies, and each hotel's own 72-hour cancellation policy applies as well.

### Can I bring my children to DTECH?

No. Children under 14 are not permitted. Minors aged 15 and over may be approved case by case by the organizer.

### Is there a utility host at DTECH 2027?

Yes, Southern Company is the official host utility and helps shape the technical program, including tours of its facilities.

## About this guide

VenueNights is independent and not affiliated with DTECH, Clarion Events, Southern Company, Connections Housing or the Georgia World Congress Center.

### Sources

- [Georgia World Congress Center: FAQ (walking between buildings, connected hotel)](https://www.gwcc.com/faq/)
- [Georgia World Congress Center: navigation (MARTA, rideshare, entrances)](https://www.gwcc.com/navigation)
- [DTECH: FAQ (2027 dates, age policy, official housing company)](https://www.distributech.com/faqs)
- [DTECH: hotel and travel (Connections Housing, deadlines, suggested dates, scam warning)](https://www.distributech.com/event-information/hotel-travel)
- [DTECH: why Atlanta (Southern Company, technical program)](https://www.distributech.com/why-atlanta)
- [DTECH: 2026 post-event recap (attendance, exhibitors, countries)](https://www.distributech.com/post-event-recap)
- [DTECH: 2027 event agenda, Exhibit Hall Open on Tue 2 Mar (10 am to 6 pm), checked 3 Nov 2026](https://www.distributech.com/2027-event-agenda/exhibit-hall-open-1)
- [DTECH: 2027 event agenda, Exhibit Hall Open on Wed 3 Mar (10 am to 5 pm), checked 3 Nov 2026](https://www.distributech.com/2027-event-agenda/exhibit-hall-open)
- [DTECH: 2027 event agenda, Exhibit Hall Open on Thu 4 Mar (9 am to 1 pm), checked 3 Nov 2026](https://www.distributech.com/2027-event-agenda/exhibit-hall-open-2)
- [DTECH: 2027 event agenda, Exhibit Hall Reception on Tue 2 Mar (5 to 6 pm), checked 3 Nov 2026](https://www.distributech.com/2027-event-agenda/exhibit-hall-reception)
- [Georgia World Congress Center: event calendar (DISTRIBUTECH 2027, Buildings B and C)](https://www.gwcc.com/calendar/)

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