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San Jose, CA • Municipal Halls vs. Integrated Resort Convention Centers
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San Jose, CA Convention Centers & Resort Campuses: 4-Venue Promoter Audit
Compare all 4 major San Jose, CA convention centers side-by-side: net exhibit sq. ft., breakout rooms, union labor ($112–$158/hr GSC Floor Rate (Union Labor Jurisdiction (Signed Decorator & Rigging Rules Apply))), electrical markups (42×), and master room block waivers.
Compare All 4 Major San Jose Convention Campuses Side-by-Side
How municipal halls compare against integrated resort convention centers inside San Jose, CA for net exhibit sq. ft., breakout rooms, union labor, and master room block waivers.
| San Jose 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 | 550,000 sq. ft.
Max Hall: 165,000 sq. ft. | 154,000 sq. ft. (43 configurable breakout rooms) | Union Jurisdiction | 1,260+ convention corridor rooms | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $9,450 | Venue Hub → |
| HQ Convention Hotel (541 Keys) • 500–3,500 Attendee Corporate Conferences & Medical CME | 37,076 sq. ft.
Max Hall: 13,464 sq. ft. Ballroom | 22 Breakout Rooms | In-House Banquet & AV (+35.3% '++' Load) | 541 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $8,033 | Venue Hub → |
| HQ Convention Hotel (214 Keys) • 500–3,500 Attendee Corporate Conferences & Medical CME | 33,000 sq. ft.
Max Hall: 6,600 sq. ft. Ballroom | 24 Breakout Rooms | In-House Banquet & AV (+35.3% '++' Load) | 214 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $8,033 | Venue Hub → |
| HQ Convention Hotel (505 Keys) • 500–3,500 Attendee Corporate Conferences & Medical CME | 30,535 sq. ft.
Max Hall: 10,080 sq. ft. Ballroom | 33 Breakout Rooms | In-House Banquet & AV (+35.3% '++' Load) | 505 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $8,033 | Venue Hub → |