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Compare Marriott Savannah Riverfront 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.
Marriott Savannah Riverfront vs. Peer Savannah Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marriott Savannah Riverfront (Current) | Savannah, GA | 387 | 40,353 sq. ft. | 14,863 sq. ft. | 23 |
| The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort | Savannah, GA | 403 | 255,863 sq. ft. | 3,735 sq. ft. | 35 |
| 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 |
| Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park | Atlanta, GA | 1,070 | 120,000 sq. ft. | 19,864 sq. ft. | 45 |
Marriott Savannah Riverfront — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
387 Total Keys · Up to 163 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
40,353 Sq. Ft. Total · 23 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 232–1,565 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
14,863 Sq. Ft. · 1,565 Theater · 1,101 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 74 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 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% Savannah 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.