Compare Fairmont Austin vs. Peer Austin Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Austin.
Fairmont Austin vs. Peer Austin Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont Austin (Current) | Austin, TX | 1,048 | 140,000 sq. ft. | 2,892 sq. ft. | 23 |
| Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa | Lost Pines, TX | 490 | 300,000 sq. ft. | 7,616 sq. ft. | 30 |
| JW Marriott Austin | Austin, TX | 1,012 | 161,764 sq. ft. | 30,183 sq. ft. | 38 |
| Hilton Austin | Austin, TX | 801 | 112,183 sq. ft. | 25,545 sq. ft. | 40 |
| Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa Austin | Austin, TX | 502 | 76,192 sq. ft. | 14,532 sq. ft. | 32 |
| Austin Marriott Downtown | Austin, TX | 613 | 59,735 sq. ft. | 19,000 sq. ft. | 18 |
| Renaissance Austin Hotel | Austin, TX | 492 | 59,648 sq. ft. | 12,000 sq. ft. | 18 |
Fairmont Austin — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
1,048 Total Keys · Up to 440 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
140,000 Sq. Ft. Total · 23 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 629–304 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
2,892 Sq. Ft. · 304 Theater · 214 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 14 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Austin Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Austin Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
AUS (Austin-Bergstrom International Airport) · 7.4 mi (14 mins off-peak / 25–35 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
$279/nt Group Block vs. $469/nt Peak Rack · 17.0% Austin / Texas Hotel Occupancy Tax
Mandatory $32/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $260/room/night all-in).
Banquet F&B '++' Multiplier & Catering Minimums
$42,000 Ballroom Waiver Min · 25% Service + 8.25% Tax (+35.3% 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.