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Compare Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter vs. Peer Covington Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Covington.
Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter vs. Peer Covington Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter (Current) | Covington, KY | 321 | 96,441 sq. ft. | 26,840 sq. ft. | 26 |
| Galt House Hotel, A Trademark Coll Hotel | Louisville, KY | 1,310 | 130,000 sq. ft. | 15,412 sq. ft. | 53 |
| Omni Louisville Hotel | Louisville, KY | 612 | 70,000 sq. ft. | 10,189 sq. ft. | 20 |
| Ramada Plaza Louisville Hotel & Conf Ctr | Louisville, KY | 348 | 45,000 sq. ft. | 21,800 sq. ft. | 19 |
| Louisville Marriott Downtown | Louisville, KY | 616 | 32,966 sq. ft. | 5,300 sq. ft. | 25 |
| The Seelbach Hilton Louisville | Louisville, KY | 308 | 32,000 sq. ft. | 8,664 sq. ft. | 21 |
Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
321 Total Keys · Up to 135 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
96,441 Sq. Ft. Total · 26 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 193–2,825 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
26,840 Sq. Ft. · 2,825 Theater · 1,988 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 134 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Covington Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Covington Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
CVG (Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport) · 9.5 mi (15 mins off-peak / 26–36 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 · 14.5% Covington 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 · 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 · 30-Day Cutoff · 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.