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Compare MGM Grand Detroit vs. Peer Detroit Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Detroit.
MGM Grand Detroit vs. Peer Detroit Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGM Grand Detroit (Current) | Detroit, MI | 400 | 30,000 sq. ft. | 14,020 sq. ft. | 6 |
| Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Ctr | Detroit, MI | 1,328 | 116,815 sq. ft. | 16,863 sq. ft. | 41 |
| MotorCity Casino Hotel | Detroit, MI | 400 | 67,500 sq. ft. | 17,856 sq. ft. | 10 |
| Fort Pontchartrain Detroit-Wyndham Hotel | Detroit, MI | 367 | 32,000 sq. ft. | 5,568 sq. ft. | 14 |
| Grand Traverse Resort and Spa | Acme, MI | 500 | 75,263 sq. ft. | 18,000 sq. ft. | 17 |
| Kewadin Sault Ste Marie Hotel | Sault Ste Marie, MI | 319 | 39,000 sq. ft. | 13,500 sq. ft. | 7 |
| Radisson Plaza Hotel At Kalamazoo Center | Kalamazoo, MI | 340 | 34,309 sq. ft. | 10,000 sq. ft. | 6 |
MGM Grand Detroit — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
400 Total Keys · Up to 168 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
30,000 Sq. Ft. Total · 6 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 240–1,476 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
14,020 Sq. Ft. · 1,476 Theater · 1,039 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
Detroit Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Detroit Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
DTW (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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% Detroit 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.