Compare Hilton Anatole vs. Peer Dallas Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Dallas.
Hilton Anatole vs. Peer Dallas Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Anatole (Current) | Dallas, TX | 1,617 | 600,000 sq. ft. | 75,900 sq. ft. | 12 |
| Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center | Grapevine, TX | 1,814 | 490,132 sq. ft. | 49,025 sq. ft. | 87 |
| Loews Arlington Hotel | Arlington, TX | 888 | 260,000 sq. ft. | 93,600 sq. ft. | 20 |
| Sheraton Dallas Hotel | Dallas, TX | 1,841 | 188,366 sq. ft. | 40,801 sq. ft. | 48 |
| Hyatt Regency Dallas | Dallas, TX | 1,120 | 160,000 sq. ft. | 39,000 sq. ft. | 60 |
| Omni PGA Resort Frisco Resort & Spa | Frisco, TX | 510 | 127,000 sq. ft. | 22,264 sq. ft. | 15 |
| Omni Dallas Hotel | Dallas, TX | 1,001 | 110,000 sq. ft. | 31,704 sq. ft. | 48 |
Hilton Anatole — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
1,617 Total Keys · Up to 679 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
600,000 Sq. Ft. Total · 12 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 970–7,989 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
75,900 Sq. Ft. · 7,989 Theater · 5,622 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 380 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (0 min (In-House Expo & Ballroom Campus))
Houses 600,000 sq. ft. of on-property convention space plus direct shuttle loops to Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
DFW (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport) · 17.8 mi (20 mins off-peak / 34–45 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
$250/nt Group Block vs. $419/nt Peak Rack · 15.0% Texas State & Dallas TPID Occupancy Tax
Mandatory $28/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $226/room/night all-in).
Banquet F&B '++' Multiplier & Catering Minimums
$65,000 Ballroom Waiver Min · 24% Service + 8.25% Tax (+34.2% 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.