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Compare Hyatt Regency Orlando vs. Peer Orlando Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Orlando.
Hyatt Regency Orlando vs. Peer Orlando Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyatt Regency Orlando (Current) | Orlando, FL | 1,641 | 315,000 sq. ft. | 54,638 sq. ft. | 99 |
| Rosen Shingle Creek | Orlando, FL | 1,501 | 524,000 sq. ft. | 95,000 sq. ft. | 99 |
| Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center | Kissimmee, FL | 1,718 | 384,187 sq. ft. | 44,360 sq. ft. | 69 |
| Walt Disney World Dolphin | Lake Buena Vista, FL | 1,514 | 320,370 sq. ft. | 31,850 sq. ft. | 134 |
| Caribe Royale Orlando | Orlando, FL | 1,337 | 260,000 sq. ft. | 50,000 sq. ft. | 58 |
| Hilton Orlando | Orlando, FL | 1,424 | 249,000 sq. ft. | 49,128 sq. ft. | 71 |
| Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate | Champions Gate, FL | 862 | 248,111 sq. ft. | 24,631 sq. ft. | 73 |
Hyatt Regency Orlando — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
1,641 Total Keys · Up to 689 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
315,000 Sq. Ft. Total · 99 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 985–5,751 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
54,638 Sq. Ft. · 5,751 Theater · 4,047 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 273 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) (0 min (In-House Expo & Ballroom Campus))
Houses 315,000 sq. ft. of on-property convention space plus direct shuttle loops to Orange County Convention Center (OCCC).
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
MCO (Orlando International Airport) · 11.4 mi (16 mins off-peak / 28–38 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
$254/nt Group Block vs. $429/nt Peak Rack · 12.5% Orange County Tourist & Sales Tax
Mandatory $42/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $244/room/night all-in).
Banquet F&B '++' Multiplier & Catering Minimums
$65,000 Ballroom Waiver Min · 25% Service + 6.5% Tax (+33.1% 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.