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Compare Ocean Casino Resort vs. Peer Atlantic City Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Atlantic City.
Ocean Casino Resort vs. Peer Atlantic City Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Casino Resort (Current) | Atlantic City, NJ | 1,860 | 100,000 sq. ft. | 76,702 sq. ft. | 21 |
| Showboat Hotel Atlantic City | Atlantic City, NJ | 782 | 174,300 sq. ft. | 37,998 sq. ft. | 10 |
| Hard Rock Hotel & Casino | Atlantic City, NJ | 2,000 | 151,936 sq. ft. | 63,172 sq. ft. | 20 |
| Harrah's Resort Atlantic City | Atlantic City, NJ | 2,584 | 149,000 sq. ft. | 49,447 sq. ft. | 50 |
| Tropicana Atlantic City | Atlantic City, NJ | 2,364 | 110,000 sq. ft. | 12,900 sq. ft. | 40 |
| Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa | Atlantic City, NJ | 2,000 | 87,402 sq. ft. | 30,000 sq. ft. | 24 |
| Bally's Atlantic City | Atlantic City, NJ | 1,245 | 53,337 sq. ft. | 14,432 sq. ft. | 33 |
Ocean Casino Resort — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
1,860 Total Keys · Up to 781 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
100,000 Sq. Ft. Total · 21 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 1,116–8,074 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
76,702 Sq. Ft. · 8,074 Theater · 5,682 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 384 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Atlantic City Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Atlantic City Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
ACY (Atlantic City 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
$254/nt Group Block vs. $419/nt Peak Rack · 14.5% Atlantic City Municipal & State Lodging Tax
Mandatory $30/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $223/room/night all-in).
Banquet F&B '++' Multiplier & Catering Minimums
$42,000 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.