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Compare Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center vs. Peer Grapevine Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Grapevine.
Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center vs. Peer Grapevine Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center (Current) | Grapevine, TX | 393 | 63,000 sq. ft. | 14,400 sq. ft. | 40 |
| Hilton Anatole | 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 |
| Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa | Lost Pines, TX | 490 | 300,000 sq. ft. | 7,616 sq. ft. | 30 |
| Loews Arlington Hotel | Arlington, TX | 888 | 260,000 sq. ft. | 93,600 sq. ft. | 20 |
| Kalahari Resorts & Conventions Round Rock | Round Rock, TX | 975 | 200,000 sq. ft. | 40,000 sq. ft. | 30 |
| Sheraton Dallas Hotel | Dallas, TX | 1,841 | 188,366 sq. ft. | 40,801 sq. ft. | 48 |
Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
393 Total Keys · Up to 165 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
63,000 Sq. Ft. Total · 40 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 236–1,516 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
14,400 Sq. Ft. · 1,516 Theater · 1,067 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 72 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Grapevine Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Grapevine Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
AUS (Austin–Bergstrom International) · 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% Grapevine 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.