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Compare Ottawa Marriott Hotel vs. Peer Ottawa Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Ottawa.
Ottawa Marriott Hotel vs. Peer Ottawa Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Marriott Hotel (Current) | Ottawa, ON | 489 | 36,162 sq. ft. | 4,992 sq. ft. | 26 |
| The Westin Ottawa | Ottawa, ON | 467 | 44,250 sq. ft. | 16,235 sq. ft. | 20 |
| Fairmont Chateau Laurier | Ottawa, ON | 426 | 35,966 sq. ft. | 546 sq. ft. | 16 |
| Courtyard Ottawa East | Ottawa, ON | 394 | 31,904 sq. ft. | 10,966 sq. ft. | 13 |
| Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre | Ottawa, ON | 410 | 30,491 sq. ft. | 3,280 sq. ft. | 17 |
| Brookstreet Hotel | Ottawa, ON | 276 | 30,000 sq. ft. | 10,000 sq. ft. | 22 |
| Hotel X Toronto | Toronto, ON | 404 | 131,000 sq. ft. | 6,346 sq. ft. | 29 |
Ottawa Marriott Hotel — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
489 Total Keys · Up to 205 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
36,162 Sq. Ft. Total · 26 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 293–525 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
4,992 Sq. Ft. · 525 Theater · 370 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 25 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Ottawa Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Ottawa Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
HUB (Ottawa 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% Ottawa 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.