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Compare Harrah's Resort Atlantic City vs. Peer Atlantic City Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Atlantic City.
Harrah's Resort Atlantic City vs. Peer Atlantic City Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrah's Resort Atlantic City (Current) | Atlantic City, NJ | 2,584 | 149,000 sq. ft. | 49,447 sq. ft. | 50 |
| Showboat Hotel Atlantic City | Atlantic City, NJ | 782 | 174,300 sq. ft. | 37,998 sq. ft. | 10 |
| Hard Rock Hotel & Casino | Atlantic City, NJ | 2,000 | 151,936 sq. ft. | 63,172 sq. ft. | 20 |
| Tropicana Atlantic City | Atlantic City, NJ | 2,364 | 110,000 sq. ft. | 12,900 sq. ft. | 40 |
| Ocean Casino Resort | Atlantic City, NJ | 1,860 | 100,000 sq. ft. | 76,702 sq. ft. | 21 |
| Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa | Atlantic City, NJ | 2,000 | 87,402 sq. ft. | 30,000 sq. ft. | 24 |
| Bally's Atlantic City | Atlantic City, NJ | 1,245 | 53,337 sq. ft. | 14,432 sq. ft. | 33 |
Harrah's Resort Atlantic City — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
2,584 Total Keys · Up to 1,085 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
149,000 Sq. Ft. Total · 50 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 1,550–5,205 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
49,447 Sq. Ft. · 5,205 Theater · 3,663 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 247 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Atlantic City Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Atlantic City Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
ACY (Atlantic City 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% Atlantic City 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
$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.