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Compare DoubleTree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center vs. Peer Fresno Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Fresno.
DoubleTree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center vs. Peer Fresno Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DoubleTree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center (Current) | Fresno, CA | 341 | 27,000 sq. ft. | 10,000 sq. ft. | 18 |
| Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Ctr | Chula Vista, CA | 1,600 | 277,732 sq. ft. | 140,049 sq. ft. | 28 |
| Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina | San Diego, CA | 1,360 | 277,055 sq. ft. | 35,631 sq. ft. | 84 |
| Pechanga Resort & Casino | Temecula, CA | 568 | 274,500 sq. ft. | 22,000 sq. ft. | 2 |
| Anaheim Marriott | Anaheim, CA | 1,030 | 203,323 sq. ft. | 25,636 sq. ft. | 22 |
| La Quinta Resort & Club | La Quinta, CA | 718 | 190,000 sq. ft. | 16,940 sq. ft. | 5 |
| Hilton Anaheim | Anaheim, CA | 1,574 | 150,000 sq. ft. | 28,542 sq. ft. | 88 |
DoubleTree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
341 Total Keys · Up to 143 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
27,000 Sq. Ft. Total · 18 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 205–1,053 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
10,000 Sq. Ft. · 1,053 Theater · 741 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 50 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Fresno Convention Center (3–6 min covered walk to Exhibit Halls)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Fresno Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
FAT (Fresno Yosemite International) · 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% Fresno 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.