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Compare Hyatt Regency O'Hare vs. Peer Chicago Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Chicago.
Hyatt Regency O'Hare vs. Peer Chicago Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyatt Regency O'Hare (Current) | Rosemont, IL | 1,096 | 100,000 sq. ft. | 30,545 sq. ft. | 64 |
| Renaissance Schaumburg Conv Center Hotel | Schaumburg, IL | 500 | 296,923 sq. ft. | 97,200 sq. ft. | 23 |
| Hyatt Regency Chicago | Chicago, IL | 2,032 | 240,000 sq. ft. | 24,282 sq. ft. | 78 |
| Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk | Chicago, IL | 1,218 | 152,250 sq. ft. | 40,001 sq. ft. | 38 |
| Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel | Chicago, IL | 1,641 | 129,569 sq. ft. | 22,686 sq. ft. | 76 |
| Marriott Marquis Chicago | Chicago, IL | 1,205 | 93,000 sq. ft. | 24,997 sq. ft. | 63 |
| Chicago Marriott Dtwn Magnificent Mile | Chicago, IL | 1,200 | 66,490 sq. ft. | 12,972 sq. ft. | 28 |
Hyatt Regency O'Hare — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
1,096 Total Keys · Up to 460 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
100,000 Sq. Ft. Total · 64 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 658–3,215 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
30,545 Sq. Ft. · 3,215 Theater · 2,263 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 153 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
McCormick Place Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving McCormick Place Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
ORD (Chicago O’Hare International Airport) · 16.5 mi (24 mins off-peak / 45–62 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
$269/nt Group Block vs. $459/nt Peak Rack · 17.4% Chicago / MPEA Hotel Operator Tax
Mandatory $25/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $252/room/night all-in).
Banquet F&B '++' Multiplier & Catering Minimums
$42,000 Ballroom Waiver Min · 25% Service + 11.75% Tax (+39.7% 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.