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Compare El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort vs. Peer Tucson Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Tucson.
El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort vs. Peer Tucson Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort (Current) | Tucson, AZ | 428 | 100,000 sq. ft. | 11,900 sq. ft. | 27 |
| The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa | Tucson, AZ | 487 | 73,084 sq. ft. | 17,479 sq. ft. | 21 |
| Loews Ventana Canyon Resort | Tucson, AZ | 398 | 45,112 sq. ft. | 5,400 sq. ft. | 30 |
| JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort | Tucson, AZ | 610 | 41,170 sq. ft. | 19,836 sq. ft. | 10 |
| Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts | Phoenix, AZ | 707 | 200,000 sq. ft. | 24,576 sq. ft. | 74 |
| Fairmont Scottsdale Princess | Scottsdale, AZ | 750 | 156,000 sq. ft. | 2,090 sq. ft. | 47 |
| JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort & Spa | Scottsdale, AZ | 453 | 132,099 sq. ft. | 19,968 sq. ft. | 26 |
El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
428 Total Keys · Up to 180 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
100,000 Sq. Ft. Total · 27 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 257–1,253 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
11,900 Sq. Ft. · 1,253 Theater · 881 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 60 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Tucson Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Tucson Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
TUS (Tucson 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% Tucson 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
$42,000 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.