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Compare Encore Boston Harbor vs. Peer Boston Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Boston.
Encore Boston Harbor vs. Peer Boston Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encore Boston Harbor (Current) | Everett, MA | 671 | 50,000 sq. ft. | 36,642 sq. ft. | 8 |
| Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport | Boston, MA | 1,054 | 100,000 sq. ft. | 25,585 sq. ft. | 23 |
| Westin Boston Seaport District | Boston, MA | 793 | 90,305 sq. ft. | 21,737 sq. ft. | 27 |
| Hilton Boston Park Plaza | Boston, MA | 1,060 | 64,944 sq. ft. | 13,215 sq. ft. | 42 |
| Sheraton Boston Hotel | Boston, MA | 1,070 | 61,829 sq. ft. | 19,938 sq. ft. | 26 |
| Boston Marriott Copley Place | Boston, MA | 1,144 | 61,085 sq. ft. | 23,436 sq. ft. | 47 |
| The Westin Copley Place Boston | Boston, MA | 803 | 36,100 sq. ft. | 15,329 sq. ft. | 13 |
Encore Boston Harbor — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
671 Total Keys · Up to 282 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
50,000 Sq. Ft. Total · 8 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 403–3,857 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
36,642 Sq. Ft. · 3,857 Theater · 2,714 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 183 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC) (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC).
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
BOS (Boston Logan International Airport) · 3.6 mi (11 mins off-peak / 22–32 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
$329/nt Group Block vs. $569/nt Peak Rack · 16.45% Boston / Massachusetts Convention Center Tax
Mandatory $30/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $315/room/night all-in).
Banquet F&B '++' Multiplier & Catering Minimums
$28,000 Ballroom Waiver Min · 25% Service + 7% Tax (+33.8% 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.