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Compare Deerhurst Resort vs. Peer Huntsville Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Huntsville.
Deerhurst Resort vs. Peer Huntsville Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deerhurst Resort (Current) | Huntsville, ON | 400 | 40,000 sq. ft. | 11,000 sq. ft. | 26 |
| Hotel X Toronto | Toronto, ON | 404 | 131,000 sq. ft. | 6,346 sq. ft. | 29 |
| Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel | Toronto, ON | 1,372 | 130,000 sq. ft. | 20,212 sq. ft. | 60 |
| Caesars Windsor Hotel & Casino | Windsor, ON | 758 | 100,000 sq. ft. | 40,987 sq. ft. | 13 |
| Fairmont Royal York | Toronto, ON | 1,343 | 71,293 sq. ft. | 1,193 sq. ft. | 37 |
| The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto | Toronto, ON | 977 | 69,409 sq. ft. | 9,984 sq. ft. | 32 |
| Blue Mountain Resort | Collingwood, ON | 900 | 63,871 sq. ft. | 23,324 sq. ft. | 39 |
Deerhurst Resort — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
400 Total Keys · Up to 168 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
40,000 Sq. Ft. Total · 26 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 240–1,158 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
11,000 Sq. Ft. · 1,158 Theater · 815 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 55 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Huntsville Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Huntsville Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
HSV (Huntsville 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% Huntsville 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.