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Compare JW Marriott Tampa Water Street vs. Peer Tampa Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Tampa.
JW Marriott Tampa Water Street vs. Peer Tampa Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JW Marriott Tampa Water Street (Current) | Tampa, FL | 519 | 89,757 sq. ft. | 29,100 sq. ft. | 46 |
| Tampa Marriott Water Street | Tampa, FL | 727 | 86,909 sq. ft. | 6,815 sq. ft. | 45 |
| The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph | St Petersburg, FL | 356 | 74,897 sq. ft. | 11,520 sq. ft. | 21 |
| Island Grand a TradeWinds Beach Resort | St Pete Beach, FL | 381 | 70,770 sq. ft. | 10,584 sq. ft. | 27 |
| Hilton Tampa Downtown | Tampa, FL | 520 | 30,714 sq. ft. | 14,550 sq. ft. | 30 |
| 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 |
JW Marriott Tampa Water Street — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
519 Total Keys · Up to 218 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
89,757 Sq. Ft. Total · 46 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 311–3,063 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
29,100 Sq. Ft. · 3,063 Theater · 2,156 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 146 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Tampa Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Tampa Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
TPA (Tampa 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
$279/nt Group Block vs. $469/nt Peak Rack · 14.5% Tampa 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.