Hotel Near the Arlington Convention Center and Esports Stadium Arlington

Is the Arlington Convention Center the same place as Esports Stadium Arlington?

Yes. The City of Arlington lists the property as Esports Stadium Arlington & Expo Center, at 1200 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX 76011. Many travelers still search for it as the Arlington Convention Center.

The former convention center was renovated and reopened in 2018 as Esports Stadium Arlington with its expo hall. For your hotel search, “near the Arlington Convention Center” and “near Esports Stadium Arlington” describe the same trip.

That distinction matters when you are coordinating an exhibitor team, meeting family, or arranging your arrival. Use the street address when checking directions, then follow your organizer’s instructions for the correct entrance, parking area, and check-in location. A route to the building does not establish where exhibitors unload or where tournament attendees enter.

We are in Arlington’s Entertainment District on the SH 360 frontage, between Dallas and Fort Worth. Our address is 1175 N Watson Rd, Arlington, TX 76011. Keeping both addresses in your travel notes helps you separate the hotel arrival from the venue arrival.

Before leaving, compare your registration confirmation with the venue address. If your organizer provides different access instructions, follow those instructions for the event. Ask the organizer about unloading, admission, and venue parking; ask our front desk about your hotel reservation and arrival.

How do we get from the hotel to 1200 Ballpark Way?

The short drive is a practical reason to stay with us. In the Google Maps check on November 13, 2026, the fastest route used E Lamar Blvd and Ballpark Way. An alternative used the SH 360 frontage and E Road to Six Flags St.

Hotel-to-venue travel options

How to read this table: These are Google Maps results from November 13, 2026, rather than guaranteed arrival times. Google Maps listed only a time for cycling, so look at the bike route itself before riding.

The route crosses I-30 and passes Six Flags Over Texas and Hurricane Harbor. A short distance does not automatically make walking the right choice, especially with equipment or luggage. In North Texas, heat, rain, and changing weather also deserve a place in that decision.

For an event arrival:

1. Enter 1200 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX 76011 as your destination.
2. Check current traffic and compare the available routes.
3. Follow the event’s parking or unloading instructions as you approach.

Venue parking is managed by the venue, not by us. Check your event information for its parking arrangements. Our guide to getting around Arlington without a car provides additional planning context.

Why choose R Nite Star for an expo or convention stay?

We bring the hotel basics together on the same property: a fully renovated, non-smoking hotel, free Wi-Fi, free parking, free breakfast, guest laundry, and R Lounge Bar. For convention travelers, those details affect the whole stay, from arrival evening through the morning you leave.

An exhibitor arriving in a car or van with gear can use our free hotel parking. Keep that separate from your venue plan: parking here does not establish an unloading location at the expo center. If you have questions about your vehicle or parking needs, ask the front desk before arrival.

Breakfast is continental on weekdays and hot on weekends. That gives you an on-property option before heading to the venue, but compare breakfast service with your event’s opening requirements. Ask the front desk for breakfast hours before counting on eating here ahead of an early exhibitor call.

Guest laundry is useful when a show involves repeated setup days, staff shirts, or a longer stay. Mini-fridges and coffee makers are provided in rooms, while the studio room types add kitchenettes. Choose those features according to how you will spend your evenings, not just how close the hotel is to the venue.

R Lounge Bar is our own bar on site. Ask the front desk about its hours when planning an evening here. We also have a seasonal outdoor pool; ask about its current availability, hours, and season.

Check live rates and book direct at secure.webrez.com/hotel/3014 or call the front desk at 817-652-3100. Tell us your dates and room needs so you can choose a suitable room before finalizing the reservation.

Which room should you book for your event trip?

Start with who is traveling, then decide whether you need extra sitting space or a kitchenette. We have all eight room types, so a solo exhibitor, a parent traveling with a teen, and a shared tournament group can make different choices.

Our Standard King has a king bed, sleeps 2, and sits on the quieter back side of the property. That location may appeal to a traveler who wants to keep the room choice straightforward. The Standard Two Queen Beds room sleeps up to 4 and gives shared travelers separate beds.

The Deluxe King and Deluxe Two Queen Beds have updated interiors and wood-style flooring. The Deluxe King also has a sitting chair. Choose a Deluxe room when those interior details matter to your stay.

Our Premium King adds a proper sitting area with a sofa and coffee table. That gives a solo traveler or couple a place to sit away from the bed. The Premium Two Queen Beds room sleeps 4 and features tufted headboards and our most upgraded furnishings.

For a longer visit, consider the Studio Mini Kitchen King or Studio Mini Kitchen 2 Queen. These are the only room types with a kitchenette: a sink, two-burner cooktop, microwave, and full-height refrigerator. Every other room has a mini-fridge and coffee maker only.

The king studio sleeps 2 and includes a sofa, coffee table, and dining table with chairs. The two-queen studio sleeps 4 and includes a dresser, desk, and chair. Both have a wall-mounted TV and ceiling fan; the two-queen studio has a bathroom with a tub and shower.

We do not have suites. Reserve by the exact room name and confirm availability for your dates, especially when a kitchenette or a particular bed arrangement is essential.

Staying near Esports Stadium Arlington

For tournament players and fans, the value of a nearby hotel is how it fits the event day. A short mapped drive makes the trip manageable, but your schedule still needs to account for entry procedures, parking, and any instructions from the organizer.

Players should plan around their required arrival, not just the advertised start of play. Pack the equipment and documents your organizer requires, and check its rules before leaving home. We cannot establish tournament equipment policies, participant requirements, or venue access from a hotel reservation.

Our free Wi-Fi is available for guests. If your plans depend on a particular connection speed, wired access, or a specific technical setup, ask the front desk before booking. Do not assume that a hotel connection has the same requirements or capabilities as a tournament setup.

Parents traveling with teen gamers can choose a two-queen room for separate beds; our two-queen rooms sleep up to 4. Before the event, agree on arrival plans, meeting points, and how everyone will stay in contact. Check the organizer’s rules for minors and accompanying adults rather than assuming hotel arrangements answer venue questions.

Fans may prefer a Standard room for a straightforward stay or a Premium King for its sofa and coffee table. A studio becomes more useful when the visit stretches across several days and a kitchenette will be used.

Think through the evening as carefully as the morning. Confirm your return plans, keep the hotel address available, and check reception hours if your first hotel arrival will follow the event. Staying nearby helps with distance; a clear plan helps everyone know what happens next.

What should exhibitors plan for late nights and a longer show?

An exhibitor stay often includes more than attending the public event. You may arrive with booth materials, work through setup, return after load-out, or need fresh clothes for another day. Choose your room and arrival plan around that full workload.

Our reception hours are exactly Sun–Thu 6:30 AM–2:00 AM, Fri–Sat 6:30 AM–3:00 AM. After-hours check-in instructions are sent by email and text. If your first arrival may fall outside reception hours, speak with the front desk and make sure your reservation has the correct contact details.

Use this sequence when planning:

1. Confirm the organizer’s access instructions. Establish where your team enters and where gear can be unloaded.
2. Match the hotel reservation to your arrival. Tell the front desk if setup or travel may push check-in late.
3. Choose the room for the length of the stay. For a week-long show, decide whether a kitchenette will help with meals and food storage.
4. Check the morning routine. Ask about breakfast hours and compare them with the time your team must be at the venue.

A studio’s full-height refrigerator and cooking equipment serve a different purpose from the mini-fridge and coffee maker in our other rooms. If you expect to prepare food during the visit, book a Studio Mini Kitchen room by name. Our extended stay in Arlington, TX page offers further context for a longer hotel stay.

Guest laundry can help you manage clothing during repeated event days. Ask the front desk about using it, and leave room in your schedule for the task.

For a team, group room blocks may be possible on request. Inquire with your dates, room preferences, and travel needs; a request does not establish availability.

What else is close, and can we host a gathering here?

If you are extending an event trip, our location also puts you near Arlington attractions. Plan those visits around your actual event commitments, especially when setup, tournament participation, or load-out may change how much free time you have.

Nearby Arlington stops

How to read this table: These are hotel-published distances, not travel-time promises. Check each destination’s own schedule, admission requirements, and parking arrangements before adding it to your trip.

Our Arlington Entertainment District guide helps place the area in context. If your visit also involves Globe Life Field, our hotel near Globe Life Field guide addresses that part of the stay.

For hosts planning their own gathering, the R Nite Star Event Center accommodates up to 350 guests, with hotel rooms on the same property. We provide tables and chairs, flexible layouts, a stage with lighting, a lighted dance floor, a complete audio/video system, an overhead projector and widescreen, VIP seating sections, two bars, and a backstage dressing room. Open bar is available.

Our four packages are Venue Only; Venue + Audio/Video; Venue + AV, Decoration & DJ; and Full Service with Catering. Venue Only has an approximate 4–6 hour event window, while Venue + Audio/Video has an approximate 4–7 hour window. Catering currently requires a minimum of 100 guests.

For a company meeting and conference venue, discuss your date, guest count, layout, and package with event sales. Contact Rina at 972-352-0888 or submit an inquiry.

Submitting the form does not confirm a booking; event sales confirms availability. For hotel rooms, review the room type and reservation terms before completing direct booking. Direct booking can bring special discounts and 10–15% off multi-night stays; offers may be non-refundable, so confirm the terms when booking.