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

A modern kitchen with a marble island, bar stools, and a coffee machine.

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

₩233,083

₩268,052 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 reception area with a marble counter, a wall-mounted vertical light fixture, and a vending machine.

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

2.4 km from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

Aimee

₩113,938

₩131,029 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

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

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

3. Ivy Court Inn & Suites

2.7 km from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

Erica

₩140,200

₩195,168 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

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

A buffet setup with various food stations and condiment dispensers.

4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott South Bend Notre Dame Area

2 km from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

kelly

₩169,384

₩194,792 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

A brick building with a covered entrance labeled "EMBASSY SUITES."

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.

5. Embassy Suites by Hilton South Bend at Notre Dame

2.4 km from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

Lisa

₩183,195

₩210,674 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 single beds, a headboard with integrated lighting, a small table, and a nightstand.

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

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

6. Baymont By Wyndham South Bend

0.5 km from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

Patricia

₩95,050

₩109,308 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

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

0.9 km from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

Tammy

₩162,900

₩187,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

8. Irish Lodge South Bend

2.1 km from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

suzanne

₩90,378

₩103,934 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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 modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a living room with a sofa and a TV.

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

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.

9. Homewood Suites by Hilton South Bend Notre Dame Area

1.9 km from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

Bruce

₩182,085

₩209,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A spacious dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a chandelier. There is a kitchen area with a counter and various appliances.

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

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

10. Wingate by Wyndham South Bend/Notre Dame

1.8 km from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

Jon

₩97,487

₩112,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A building with a large red arrow sign, a parking lot, and a wheelchair-accessible entrance.

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

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

11. Days Inn by Wyndham South Bend / Notre Dame

1.1 km from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

Christopher

₩80,771

₩92,887 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 seating area, a flat-screen TV, a stone wall, and a fireplace.

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

12. Quality Inn South Bend Near Notre Dame

1.3 km from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

Gentry

₩75,823

₩87,195 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with two chairs, a mirror, and a television.

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

13. SureStay by Best Western South Bend

0.5 km from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

Humberto

₩82,427

₩94,794 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

A buffet counter with a coffee station, fruit bowls, and a variety of food items.

14. Comfort Suites University Area Notre Dame - South Bend

1.8 km from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

Manish

₩82,536

₩94,916 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

15. Quality Inn South Bend Near Notre Dame

1.3 km from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

John

₩77,069

₩89,156 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

A multi-story hotel with a parking lot in front.

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

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

16. Birch Hill Suites South Bend

1.9 km from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

michael

₩78,586

₩90,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A stainless steel water dispenser in a hallway with a door on the left and a wall on the right.

A hotel kitchen with coffee machines, a sink, and a sign for 'Rise & Shine'.

17. Days Inn by Wyndham South Bend /notre Dame

1.1 km from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

₩70,960

₩81,605 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a TV on the wall, and a window with blinds.

A compact kitchen with a dining table and chairs, a built-in microwave, and a refrigerator.

A compact kitchen with a black refrigerator, a wooden table, a mounted TV, and a window with blinds.

A reception area with a desk, computer, and a sign for Suburban Studios by Choice Hotels.

18. Suburban Studios South Bend Notre Dame Area

2.2 km from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

Rachel

₩86,564

₩99,550 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, a large chandelier, and a reflective floor.

An outdoor seating area with sofas and a fire pit, surrounded by stone walls and a modern building in the background.

A large hotel with a prominent vertical sign, multiple parking lots, and a well-lit entrance area.

A modern entrance to Kankakee Grille with a checkered floor pattern and a wooden wall backdrop.

19. Four Winds Casino South Bend

7.6 km from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

David

₩114,609

₩143,261 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a fireplace, and a large rug.

A two-story house with a porch, a chimney, and a large window.

A hallway with wooden doors, a patterned rug, and framed posters on the walls.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a central island with bar stools.

20. Art and Lodging

West Washington, 3.8 km from Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center

Tracy

₩97,487

₩112,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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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
La Quinta Suites by Wyndham South Bend Notre Dame Area	9.0 Wonderful 1,232 reviews	View
Ivy Court Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott South Bend Notre Dame Area	9.0 Wonderful 445 reviews	View
Embassy Suites by Hilton South Bend at Notre Dame	9.2 Wonderful 759 reviews	View

Top Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center Hotel Reviews

Wingate by Wyndham South Bend/Notre Dame

8/10 Good

"Everything in room was fine. Not a very nice bathroom, however."

The Inn at Saint Mary's

10/10 Excellent

"Been a couple of years since I stayed at The Inn at St. Marys. It looks so good since the Norte Dame reno's! I would highly recommend it!"

Homewood Suites by Hilton South Bend Notre Dame Area

10/10 Excellent

"Great property"

Irish Lodge South Bend

8/10 Good

"The hotel was clean and beds were comfortable."

La Quinta Suites by Wyndham South Bend Notre Dame Area

10/10 Excellent

"I had zero issues. I will mostly likely stay there again in the future."

Morris Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Really great. I stay here every year. My room didn’t have hot water so they moved me without any hesitation to a better room."

Comfort Suites University Area Notre Dame - South Bend

8/10 Good

"Pleasantly surprised when we arrived there was a set up in the lobby with a "game day" sheet cake with fruit, beverages and assorted grab and go candy. Front desk personal was very friendly. A shuttle service came by on game day to take us to and from the stadium for a reasonable fee. However, bathroom toilet could have been cleaned better."

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)

Join devotees at a replica of a sacred French cave, where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared before St. Bernadette Soubirous.

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A historic building with a large wooden door, an American flag, and a flag with a coat of arms.

Basilica of the Sacred Heart

9.6/10 (139 reviews)

A dazzling series of stained-glass windows adorn this Gothic Revival-style church set on the campus of the University of Notre Dame.

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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)

Experience a day in the life of a student at one of the prettiest campuses in the United States. Admire iconic landmarks and experience the passion of a football match.

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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. La Quinta Suites by Wyndham South Bend Notre Dame Area

3. Ivy Court Inn & Suites

4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott South Bend Notre Dame Area

5. Embassy Suites by Hilton South Bend at Notre Dame

6. Baymont By Wyndham South Bend

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

8. Irish Lodge South Bend

9. Homewood Suites by Hilton South Bend Notre Dame Area

10. Wingate by Wyndham South Bend/Notre Dame

11. Days Inn by Wyndham South Bend / Notre Dame

12. Quality Inn South Bend Near Notre Dame

13. SureStay by Best Western South Bend

14. Comfort Suites University Area Notre Dame - South Bend

15. Quality Inn South Bend Near Notre Dame

16. Birch Hill Suites South Bend

17. Days Inn by Wyndham South Bend /notre Dame

18. Suburban Studios South Bend Notre Dame Area

19. Four Winds Casino South Bend

20. Art and Lodging

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Top Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center Hotel Reviews

Wingate by Wyndham South Bend/Notre Dame

The Inn at Saint Mary's

Homewood Suites by Hilton South Bend Notre Dame Area

Irish Lodge South Bend

La Quinta Suites by Wyndham South Bend Notre Dame Area

Morris Inn

Comfort Suites University Area Notre Dame - South Bend

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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