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Compare JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District vs. Peer Savannah Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Savannah.
JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District vs. Peer Savannah Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District (Current) | Savannah, GA | 419 | 42,000 sq. ft. | 14,000 sq. ft. | 15 |
| The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort | Savannah, GA | 403 | 255,863 sq. ft. | 3,735 sq. ft. | 35 |
| Marriott Savannah Riverfront | Savannah, GA | 387 | 40,353 sq. ft. | 14,863 sq. ft. | 23 |
| Hyatt Regency Savannah | Savannah, GA | 351 | 33,000 sq. ft. | 11,000 sq. ft. | 19 |
| Hyatt Regency Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | 1,260 | 180,000 sq. ft. | 40,000 sq. ft. | 52 |
| Atlanta Marriott Marquis | Atlanta, GA | 1,600 | 129,372 sq. ft. | 28,281 sq. ft. | 34 |
| The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | 1,073 | 124,145 sq. ft. | 17,583 sq. ft. | 24 |
JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
419 Total Keys · Up to 176 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
42,000 Sq. Ft. Total · 15 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 251–1,474 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
14,000 Sq. Ft. · 1,474 Theater · 1,037 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 70 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Savannah Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Savannah Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
SAV (Savannah/Hilton Head 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
$279/nt Group Block vs. $469/nt Peak Rack · 14.5% Savannah Municipal & State Lodging Tax
Mandatory $30/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
$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.