Planning a convention or meeting at Omni Fort Worth Hotel
Omni Fort Worth Hotel at 1300 Houston Street offers extensive meeting and ballroom space across multiple configurable rooms and ballrooms, plus on-site dining, a full-service spa, and 618 guest rooms — all in downtown Fort Worth directly across from the Fort Worth Water Gardens. The hotel has an on-site event team to help plan logistics; note standard check-in is 4:00 p.m. and the registering guest must be 21+ with photo ID.
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Overview & location
Omni Fort Worth Hotel sits in downtown Fort Worth at 1300 Houston Street, adjacent to the Fort Worth Convention Center and a one-minute walk from the Fort Worth Water Gardens. The central location puts Sundance Square, Bass Performance Hall, and many restaurants within walking distance.
The property has 618 guest rooms and suites and a large, flexible conference footprint suited to conventions, corporate meetings, and social functions. A dedicated on-site event team supports group planning and logistics.
- Address: 1300 Houston Street, Fort Worth, TX 76103
- Guest rooms & suites: 618 total
- Nearby: Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth Water Gardens, Sundance Square
| Nearby Landmark | Approx. walk |
|---|---|
| Fort Worth Water Gardens | 1 minute |
| Fort Worth Convention Center | 5 minute |
| Sundance Square / Bass Performance Hall | About 10 minutes |
Meeting spaces and capacities
The hotel offers large ballrooms and multiple breakout rooms with a total of tens of thousands of square feet of event space. The Texas Ballroom is the largest single space; Fort Worth Ballroom and smaller salons provide divisibility for mid-size events.
Room names and published capacities are useful when planning rooming lists and session sizing — verify final capacities and AV needs with the event team when you book.
- Texas Ballroom: 18,315 sq ft — capacity up to 2,000 guests
- Fort Worth Ballroom: approx. 9,163 sq ft — capacity listed around 1,040 (divisible)
- Texas Ballroom E: 5,544 sq ft — capacity listed up to 644
- Fort Worth Ballroom 5: 2,418 sq ft — capacity listed up to 181
- Stockyards 1: 1,500 sq ft — capacity listed up to 154
| Room | Square feet | Published capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Ballroom | 18,315 | Up to 2,000 |
| Fort Worth Ballroom | 9,163 | About 1,000 (divisible) |
| Stockyards 1 | 1,500 | About 150 |
Event services, AV and on-site support
Omni Fort Worth provides an on-site event team to coordinate catering, room setups, and logistics. The hotel lists a large inventory of meeting rooms and executive boardrooms; confirm AV packages and internet bandwidth directly with the sales team.
Wi-Fi options include complimentary access for Omni Select Guest members and a paid standard access option; check current rates and event bandwidth packages when you request a proposal.
- Dedicated on-site event staff for group coordination
- Confirm AV packages, stage, and rigging limitations with the hotel
- Ask about meeting-room Wi-Fi bandwidth and event internet pricing
| Service | Notes |
|---|---|
| Event team | On-site planning and day-of coordination |
| Wi‑Fi | Free & paid options; complimentary for Omni Select Guests |
| AV | Available — request quote from sales team |
Guest rooms and block booking
Room types include Classic Room (Deluxe), Premier Room (Spacious), Suite (Leddy), Suite, with Sofa bed (Resistol), Suite, with Sofa bed (Wrangler Studio), Room, Corner (Spacious, Colonial), and Deluxe Room (Classic). The hotel has 618 rooms total.
When creating a room block, provide arrival/departure dates, expected pickup, and a rooming list early. The hotel limits rooms to fewer than five guests per room, so plan suites or multiple rooms for larger family or group needs.
- Typical room types: Classic Room (Deluxe); Premier Room (Spacious); Suite (Leddy); Wrangler Studio
- Total rooms: 618
- Rooms may not hold five or more guests — verify occupant limits when booking
| Representative room types | Beds |
|---|---|
| Classic Room (Deluxe) | 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds |
| Premier Room (Spacious) | 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds |
| Suite (Leddy) | 1 King Bed |
Dining, catering and food‑service options
On-site restaurants and bars provide options for group functions and individual delegates. Venues include Bob's Steak & Chop House (steakhouse), Cast Iron Restaurant (Southern/American), Whiskey & Rye (lobby bar), Wine Thief (wine bar), Water Horse Pool Bar (poolside), and an on-site Starbucks.
For receptions or plated dinners, coordinate private-dining or banquet menus with the hotel catering team; Bob's offers private dining and reservations are recommended for special-occasion dinners.
- Bob's Steak & Chop House — dinner service; private dining available; reservation recommended
- Cast Iron Restaurant — breakfast, lunch, dinner (hours published)
- Whiskey & Rye — lobby bar with live music on Saturdays; 21+ after 10 PM
- Wine Thief — wine bar with patio overlooking the Water Gardens
- Water Horse Pool Bar — seasonal poolside bar for hotel guests
| Outlet | Typical use for groups |
|---|---|
| Bob's Steak & Chop House | Group dinners, private dining |
| Cast Iron Restaurant | Breakfasts, buffet, casual group meals |
| Water Horse Pool Bar | Poolside receptions (seasonal; hotel-guest access) |
Logistics: parking, transport, spa and pool
Parking at the property is primarily valet: overnight valet and event valet fees apply and self-parking is available in the city-operated garage adjacent to the hotel (no in/out privileges). Confirm current rates and in/out privileges with the hotel prior to your event.
The property features Mokara Spa on the 3rd floor (open to the public by appointment) and a heated outdoor pool on the sun deck with a seasonal pool bar. The fitness center is open 24 hours and includes cardio and weight equipment.
- Valet parking and city-operated self-parking garage (adjacent) — check current rates and policies
- Mokara Spa on 3rd floor — appointment recommended; electronics-free environment
- Heated outdoor pool on sun deck — open daily (published hours), Water Horse Pool Bar is seasonal
- 24-hour fitness center with cardio and weight equipment
| Service | Notes |
|---|---|
| Valet parking | Hotel-operated; event and overnight fees apply |
| Self-parking | City garage adjacent to hotel (no in/out privileges) |
| Spa & pool | Mokara Spa (by appointment); heated outdoor pool with seasonal bar |
Booking, policies and practical tips
Check-in is at 4:00 p.m. and check-out at 11:00 a.m. The registering guest must be 21 years or older and present photo ID and a credit card at check-in. After 10:30 p.m., only registered guests may use guest-room elevators or access guest rooms.
Confirm event deposits, cancellation terms, AV quotes, and food-and-beverage minimums with the sales team. For airport access, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the nearest major airport; TEXRail connects downtown Fort Worth to DFW from T&P Station nearby.
- Check-in: 4:00 p.m.; Check-out: 11:00 a.m.
- Minimum check-in age: 21 with photo ID
- After 10:30 p.m., only registered guests may access room elevators
- Confirm parking, deposits, and F&B minimums with the event sales manager
| Policy | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Wi‑Fi | Event bandwidth and guest access pricing |
| Rooming list deadlines | Cut-off date, release rules, attrition |
| Parking | Valet vs. city garage, in/out privileges for events |
