Compare Hilton Anaheim vs. Peer Anaheim Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Anaheim.
Hilton Anaheim vs. Peer Anaheim Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Anaheim (Current) | Anaheim, CA | 1,574 | 150,000 sq. ft. | 28,542 sq. ft. | 88 |
| Anaheim Marriott | Anaheim, CA | 1,030 | 203,323 sq. ft. | 25,636 sq. ft. | 22 |
| Disneyland Hotel | Anaheim, CA | 973 | 136,000 sq. ft. | 28,968 sq. ft. | 52 |
| Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach | Dana Point, CA | 400 | 120,203 sq. ft. | 12,000 sq. ft. | 34 |
| VEA Newport Beach, a Marriott Resort | Newport Beach, CA | 400 | 72,981 sq. ft. | 7,920 sq. ft. | 27 |
| Hyatt Regency Orange County | Garden Grove, CA | 655 | 65,000 sq. ft. | 17,010 sq. ft. | 40 |
| Hyatt Regency Irvine | Irvine, CA | 504 | 56,000 sq. ft. | 5,000 sq. ft. | 17 |
Hilton Anaheim — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
1,574 Total Keys · Up to 661 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
150,000 Sq. Ft. Total · 88 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 944–3,004 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
28,542 Sq. Ft. · 3,004 Theater · 2,114 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 143 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Anaheim Convention Center (3–6 min covered walk to Exhibit Halls)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Anaheim Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
SNA (John Wayne Airport (Orange County)) · 13.2 mi (18 mins off-peak / 28–38 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
$270/nt Group Block vs. $459/nt Peak Rack · 17.0% Anaheim TOT + ATID Resort District Assessment
Mandatory $35/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $262/room/night all-in).
Banquet F&B '++' Multiplier & Catering Minimums
$42,000 Ballroom Waiver Min · 25% Service + 7.75% Tax (+34.7% 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.