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Compare Harrah's Gulf Coast vs. Peer Biloxi Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Biloxi.
Harrah's Gulf Coast vs. Peer Biloxi Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrah's Gulf Coast (Current) | Biloxi, MS | 499 | 468,603 sq. ft. | 1,500 sq. ft. | 5 |
| Beau Rivage Resort & Casino | Biloxi, MS | 1,745 | 50,000 sq. ft. | 17,000 sq. ft. | 4 |
| IP Casino Resort Spa | Biloxi, MS | 1,088 | 41,178 sq. ft. | 19,040 sq. ft. | 5 |
| Gold Strike Casino Resort | Robinsonville, MS | 1,131 | 44,404 sq. ft. | 10,000 sq. ft. | 10 |
| Pearl River Resort | Choctaw, MS | 1,460 | 38,108 sq. ft. | 19,738 sq. ft. | 1 |
Harrah's Gulf Coast — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
499 Total Keys · Up to 210 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
468,603 Sq. Ft. Total · 5 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 299–158 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
1,500 Sq. Ft. · 158 Theater · 111 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 8 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Biloxi Convention Center (0 min (In-House Expo & Ballroom Campus))
Houses 468,603 sq. ft. of on-property convention space plus direct shuttle loops to Biloxi Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
GPT (Gulfport–Biloxi 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
$254/nt Group Block vs. $419/nt Peak Rack · 14.5% Biloxi Municipal & State Lodging Tax
Mandatory $30/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $223/room/night all-in).
Banquet F&B '++' Multiplier & Catering Minimums
$65,000 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.