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Compare Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes vs. Peer Phoenix Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Phoenix.
Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes vs. Peer Phoenix Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes (Current) | Tempe, AZ | 353 | 43,523 sq. ft. | 8,700 sq. ft. | 19 |
| Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts | Phoenix, AZ | 707 | 200,000 sq. ft. | 24,576 sq. ft. | 74 |
| Fairmont Scottsdale Princess | Scottsdale, AZ | 750 | 156,000 sq. ft. | 2,090 sq. ft. | 47 |
| JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort & Spa | Scottsdale, AZ | 453 | 132,099 sq. ft. | 19,968 sq. ft. | 26 |
| Sheraton Phoenix Downtown | Phoenix, AZ | 1,003 | 111,961 sq. ft. | 27,171 sq. ft. | 26 |
| The Wigwam | Litchfield Park, AZ | 331 | 100,000 sq. ft. | 2,880 sq. ft. | 25 |
| JW Marriott Phx Desert Ridge Resort& Spa | Phoenix, AZ | 950 | 95,710 sq. ft. | 33,218 sq. ft. | 13 |
Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
353 Total Keys · Up to 148 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
43,523 Sq. Ft. Total · 19 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 212–916 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
8,700 Sq. Ft. · 916 Theater · 644 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 44 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Phoenix Convention Center (PCC) (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Phoenix Convention Center (PCC).
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
PHX (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) · 4.2 mi (10 mins off-peak / 18–24 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
$245/nt Group Block vs. $409/nt Peak Rack · 12.57% Phoenix / Maricopa Transient Lodging Tax
Mandatory $38/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $227/room/night all-in).
Banquet F&B '++' Multiplier & Catering Minimums
$28,000 Ballroom Waiver Min · 24% Service + 8.6% Tax (+34.7% 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.