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Compare Hyatt Regency Minneapolis vs. Peer Minneapolis Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Minneapolis.
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis vs. Peer Minneapolis Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyatt Regency Minneapolis (Current) | Minneapolis, MN | 644 | 132,000 sq. ft. | 30,000 sq. ft. | 19 |
| Hilton Minneapolis | Minneapolis, MN | 826 | 89,911 sq. ft. | 24,780 sq. ft. | 44 |
| DoubleTree by Hilton Bloomington Mpls S | Bloomington, MN | 568 | 69,645 sq. ft. | 15,400 sq. ft. | 48 |
| Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot | Minneapolis, MN | 335 | 61,944 sq. ft. | 19,688 sq. ft. | 18 |
| Minneapolis Marriott City Center | Minneapolis, MN | 585 | 42,572 sq. ft. | 3,429 sq. ft. | 24 |
| InterContinental St Paul Riverfront | St Paul, MN | 410 | 41,371 sq. ft. | 62,320 sq. ft. | 8 |
| Omni Viking Lakes Hotel | Eagan, MN | 320 | 35,000 sq. ft. | 7,511 sq. ft. | 1 |
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
644 Total Keys · Up to 270 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
132,000 Sq. Ft. Total · 19 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 386–3,158 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
30,000 Sq. Ft. · 3,158 Theater · 2,222 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 150 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Minneapolis Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Minneapolis Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
MSP (Minneapolis-St. Paul 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% Minneapolis 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
$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.