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Compare Marriott Panama Hotel vs. Peer Panama City Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Panama City.
Marriott Panama Hotel vs. Peer Panama City Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marriott Panama Hotel (Current) | Panama City, | 331 | 34,523 sq. ft. | 24,865 sq. ft. | 15 |
| Sheraton Grand Panama | Panama City, Panama | 356 | 41,736 sq. ft. | 6,313 sq. ft. | 19 |
| Hotel Riu Plaza Panama | Panama City, | 644 | 40,210 sq. ft. | 14,464 sq. ft. | 15 |
| Sortis Hotel, Spa & Casino | Panama City, Panama | 391 | 39,365 sq. ft. | 9,484 sq. ft. | 14 |
| The Westin Playa Bonita Panama | Panama City, | 611 | 35,983 sq. ft. | 15,349 sq. ft. | 16 |
| Atlantis Paradise Island Resort | Paradise Island, | 3,400 | 500,000 sq. ft. | 50,000 sq. ft. | 60 |
| The Cove at Atlantis, Paradise Island | Paradise Island, | 600 | 500,000 sq. ft. | 50,000 sq. ft. | 44 |
Marriott Panama Hotel — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
331 Total Keys · Up to 139 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
34,523 Sq. Ft. Total · 15 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 199–2,617 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
24,865 Sq. Ft. · 2,617 Theater · 1,842 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 124 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Panama City Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Panama City Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
HUB (Panama City Primary Commercial 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
$239/nt Group Block vs. $389/nt Peak Rack · 14.5% Panama City Municipal & State Lodging Tax
Mandatory $30/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $206/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.