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Austin, TX • Municipal Halls vs. Integrated Resort Convention Centers
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Austin, TX Convention Centers & Resort Campuses: 14-Venue Promoter Audit
Compare all 14 major Austin, TX convention centers side-by-side: net exhibit sq. ft., breakout rooms, union labor ($112–$158/hr GSC Floor Rate (Right-to-Work (Exhibitor-Friendly))), electrical markups (42×), and master room block waivers.
Compare All 14 Major Austin Convention Campuses Side-by-Side
How municipal halls compare against integrated resort convention centers inside Austin, TX for net exhibit sq. ft., breakout rooms, union labor, and master room block waivers.
| Austin Campus | Exhibit & Gross Sq. Ft. | Ballrooms & Breakout Rooms | Labor Regime | Walkable Rooms | Hall License / F&B Rule | 10×10 All-In | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convention & Exhibition Campus • 1,500–50,000+ Attendee Trade Shows & Corporate Summits | 369,131 sq. ft.
Max Hall: 125,970 sq. ft. | 103,357 sq. ft. (54 configurable breakout rooms) | Right-to-Work State | 4,918+ convention corridor rooms | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $8,250 | Venue Hub → |
| Convention & Exhibition Campus • 1,500–50,000+ Attendee Trade Shows & Corporate Summits | 131,000 sq. ft.
Max Hall: 70,000 sq. ft. | 36,680 sq. ft. (8 configurable breakout rooms) | Right-to-Work State | 4,918+ convention corridor rooms | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $8,250 | Venue Hub → |
| Convention & Exhibition Campus • 1,500–50,000+ Attendee Trade Shows & Corporate Summits | 100,000 sq. ft.
Max Hall: 20,000 sq. ft. | 28,000 sq. ft. (8 configurable breakout rooms) | Right-to-Work State | 4,918+ convention corridor rooms | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $8,250 | Venue Hub → |
| Convention & Exhibition Campus • 1,500–50,000+ Attendee Trade Shows & Corporate Summits | 25,000 sq. ft.
Max Hall: 15,000 sq. ft. | 7,000 sq. ft. (11 configurable breakout rooms) | Right-to-Work State | 4,918+ convention corridor rooms | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $8,250 | Venue Hub → |
| Convention & Exhibition Campus • 1,500–50,000+ Attendee Trade Shows & Corporate Summits | 30,300 sq. ft. Lone Star Ballroom + 23,400 sq. ft. JW Grand Ballroom
Max Hall: 30,300 sq. ft. Lone Star Ballroom + Griffin Exhibit Hall | 120,000+ sq. ft. (42 meeting rooms (1,012 guest rooms)) | Right-to-Work State | 1,012 on-site + 11,000+ Downtown Austin walkable rooms | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $8,250 | Venue Hub → |
| Convention & Exhibition Campus • 1,500–50,000+ Attendee Trade Shows & Corporate Summits | 31,250 sq. ft. Congressional Ballroom
Max Hall: 31,250 sq. ft. Congressional Ballroom + 35,000 sq. ft. Rules & Regs Pool Deck | 140,000 sq. ft. (30 breakout rooms (1,048 guest rooms)) | Right-to-Work State | 1,048 on-site rooms at Rainey Street & Red River Canopy Walk | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $8,250 | Venue Hub → |
| Convention & Exhibition Campus • 1,500–50,000+ Attendee Trade Shows & Corporate Summits | 28,000 sq. ft. Austin Grand Ballroom
Max Hall: 28,000 sq. ft. Austin Grand Ballroom + 16,000 sq. ft. Salon H | 112,000 sq. ft. (37 breakout rooms (801 guest rooms)) | Right-to-Work State | Adjacent to Fairmont Austin & Downtown MetroRail Station | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $8,250 | Venue Hub → |
| HQ Convention Hotel (1,012 Keys) • 500–3,500 Attendee Corporate Conferences & Medical CME | 161,764 sq. ft.
Max Hall: 30,183 sq. ft. Ballroom | 38 Breakout Rooms | In-House Banquet & AV (+34.3% '++' Load) | 1,012 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $7,013 | Venue Hub → |
| HQ Convention Hotel (1,048 Keys) • 500–3,500 Attendee Corporate Conferences & Medical CME | 140,000 sq. ft.
Max Hall: 2,892 sq. ft. Ballroom | 23 Breakout Rooms | In-House Banquet & AV (+34.3% '++' Load) | 1,048 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $7,013 | Venue Hub → |
| HQ Convention Hotel (801 Keys) • 500–3,500 Attendee Corporate Conferences & Medical CME | 112,183 sq. ft.
Max Hall: 25,545 sq. ft. Ballroom | 40 Breakout Rooms | In-House Banquet & AV (+34.3% '++' Load) | 801 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $7,013 | Venue Hub → |
| HQ Convention Hotel (502 Keys) • 500–3,500 Attendee Corporate Conferences & Medical CME | 76,192 sq. ft.
Max Hall: 14,532 sq. ft. Ballroom | 32 Breakout Rooms | In-House Banquet & AV (+34.3% '++' Load) | 502 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $7,013 | Venue Hub → |
| HQ Convention Hotel (613 Keys) • 500–3,500 Attendee Corporate Conferences & Medical CME | 59,735 sq. ft.
Max Hall: 19,000 sq. ft. Ballroom | 18 Breakout Rooms | In-House Banquet & AV (+34.3% '++' Load) | 613 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $7,013 | Venue Hub → |
| HQ Convention Hotel (492 Keys) • 500–3,500 Attendee Corporate Conferences & Medical CME | 59,648 sq. ft.
Max Hall: 12,000 sq. ft. Ballroom | 18 Breakout Rooms | In-House Banquet & AV (+34.3% '++' Load) | 492 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $7,013 | Venue Hub → |
| HQ Convention Hotel (450 Keys) • 500–3,500 Attendee Corporate Conferences & Medical CME | 38,000 sq. ft.
Max Hall: 14,296 sq. ft. Ballroom | 20 Breakout Rooms | In-House Banquet & AV (+34.3% '++' Load) | 450 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $7,013 | Venue Hub → |