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Compare Hilton Appleton Paper Valley vs. Peer Appleton Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Appleton.
Hilton Appleton Paper Valley vs. Peer Appleton Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Appleton Paper Valley (Current) | Appleton, WI | 388 | 71,686 sq. ft. | 30,351 sq. ft. | 30 |
| Kalahari Resort & Convention Center | Wisconsin Dells, WI | 756 | 215,000 sq. ft. | 52,000 sq. ft. | 47 |
| Chula Vista Resort Trademark Collection | Wisconsin Dells, WI | 617 | 120,000 sq. ft. | 43,200 sq. ft. | 32 |
| Ho-Chunk Casino Hotel & Convention Ctr | Baraboo, WI | 302 | 56,072 sq. ft. | 20,186 sq. ft. | 1 |
| Potawatomi Hotel & Casino | Milwaukee, WI | 500 | 50,487 sq. ft. | 27,734 sq. ft. | 10 |
| Chula Vista Resort | Wisconsin Dells, WI | 640 | 45,251 sq. ft. | 6,358 sq. ft. | 15 |
| Grand Geneva Resort & Spa | Lake Geneva, WI | 356 | 41,080 sq. ft. | 6,120 sq. ft. | 17 |
Hilton Appleton Paper Valley — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
388 Total Keys · Up to 163 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
71,686 Sq. Ft. Total · 30 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 233–3,195 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
30,351 Sq. Ft. · 3,195 Theater · 2,248 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 152 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Appleton Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Appleton Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
ATW (Appleton 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
$239/nt Group Block vs. $389/nt Peak Rack · 14.5% Appleton Municipal & State Lodging Tax
Mandatory $30/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $206/room/night all-in).
Banquet F&B '++' Multiplier & Catering Minimums
$28,000 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.