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Compare InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown vs. Peer Los Angeles Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Los Angeles.
InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown vs. Peer Los Angeles Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown (Current) | Los Angeles, CA | 889 | 45,091 sq. ft. | 20,988 sq. ft. | 28 |
| The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites | Los Angeles, CA | 1,358 | 136,898 sq. ft. | 26,109 sq. ft. | 40 |
| The Queen Mary | Long Beach, CA | 346 | 80,000 sq. ft. | 9,000 sq. ft. | 14 |
| JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE | Los Angeles, CA | 878 | 77,145 sq. ft. | 25,086 sq. ft. | 15 |
| Millennium Biltmore Hotel | Los Angeles, CA | 683 | 70,000 sq. ft. | 16,800 sq. ft. | 18 |
| Loews Hollywood Hotel | Hollywood, CA | 628 | 65,686 sq. ft. | 2,644 sq. ft. | 30 |
| Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel | Los Angeles, CA | 803 | 56,834 sq. ft. | 11,400 sq. ft. | 34 |
InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
889 Total Keys · Up to 373 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
45,091 Sq. Ft. Total · 28 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 533–2,209 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
20,988 Sq. Ft. · 2,209 Theater · 1,555 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 105 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) (3–6 min covered walk to Exhibit Halls)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC).
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
LAX (Los Angeles International Airport) · 14.8 mi (24 mins off-peak / 44–60 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
$279/nt Group Block vs. $469/nt Peak Rack · 15.5% Los Angeles Transient Occupancy + TMD Tax
Mandatory $38/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $264/room/night all-in).
Banquet F&B '++' Multiplier & Catering Minimums
$28,000 Ballroom Waiver Min · 25% Service + 9.5% Tax (+36.9% 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.