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Compare Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa vs. Peer Branson Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Branson.
Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa vs. Peer Branson Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa (Current) | Branson, MO | 301 | 70,710 sq. ft. | 32,000 sq. ft. | 1 |
| Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center | Kansas City, MO | 720 | 113,737 sq. ft. | 27,915 sq. ft. | 16 |
| Margaritaville Resort Lake of the Ozarks | Osage Beach, MO | 494 | 76,748 sq. ft. | 30,000 sq. ft. | 25 |
| Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch | St Louis, MO | 910 | 76,000 sq. ft. | 19,758 sq. ft. | 33 |
| Marriott St. Louis Grand | St Louis, MO | 917 | 74,014 sq. ft. | 20,106 sq. ft. | 40 |
| The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center | Kansas City, MO | 724 | 72,798 sq. ft. | 7,098 sq. ft. | 26 |
| Kansas City Marriott Downtown | Kansas City, MO | 983 | 67,817 sq. ft. | 15,080 sq. ft. | 25 |
Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa β 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
301 Total Keys Β· Up to 126 Peak Group Block Rooms
Standard 1-per-40 cumulative complimentary room credit; request 1-per-35 comp ratio + 3 VIP suite upgrades at group rates during RFP.
Total Event Space & Breakout Room Ratio
70,710 Sq. Ft. Total Β· 1 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 181β3,368 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
32,000 Sq. Ft. Β· 3,368 Theater Β· 2,370 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 160 standard 10Γ10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Branson Convention Center (8β12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Branson Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
HUB (Branson Primary Commercial Airport) Β· 9.5 mi (15 mins off-peak / 26β36 mins peak)
Dedicated group porte-cochere / motorcoach staging lane available with 14-day advance manifest submission to hotel convention services.
Nightly Room Rate, Resort Fee & Tax Structure
$239/nt Group Block vs. $389/nt Peak Rack Β· 14.5% Branson Municipal & State Lodging Tax
Mandatory $30/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $206/room/night all-in).
Banquet F&B '++' Multiplier & Catering Minimums
$28,000 Ballroom Waiver Min Β· 24% Service + 8% Tax (+33.9% Effective)
Contract F&B minimums on a cumulative multi-day program basis (breakfasts + breaks + reception combined) rather than per-room/per-day minimums.
Attrition, Cutoff & Cancellation Protection
80% Cumulative Pickup Allowance Β· 30-Day Cutoff Β· 100% Rebooking Resell Credit
Always insist on cumulative (not night-by-night) attrition calculation and a 'Resell Mitigation Clause' crediting any rooms resold by the hotel after cutoff.