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Compare PGA National Resort vs. Peer Palm Beach Gardens Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Palm Beach Gardens.
PGA National Resort vs. Peer Palm Beach Gardens Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGA National Resort (Current) | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 360 | 34,056 sq. ft. | 7,031 sq. ft. | 15 |
| Rosen Shingle Creek | Orlando, FL | 1,501 | 524,000 sq. ft. | 95,000 sq. ft. | 99 |
| Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center | Kissimmee, FL | 1,718 | 384,187 sq. ft. | 44,360 sq. ft. | 69 |
| Walt Disney World Dolphin | Lake Buena Vista, FL | 1,514 | 320,370 sq. ft. | 31,850 sq. ft. | 134 |
| Hyatt Regency Orlando | Orlando, FL | 1,641 | 315,000 sq. ft. | 54,638 sq. ft. | 99 |
| Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village | St Augustine, FL | 301 | 276,409 sq. ft. | 26,400 sq. ft. | 7 |
| Caribe Royale Orlando | Orlando, FL | 1,337 | 260,000 sq. ft. | 50,000 sq. ft. | 58 |
PGA National Resort — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
360 Total Keys · Up to 151 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
34,056 Sq. Ft. Total · 15 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 216–740 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
7,031 Sq. Ft. · 740 Theater · 521 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 35 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Palm Beach Gardens Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Palm Beach Gardens Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
HUB (Palm Beach Gardens 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% Palm Beach Gardens 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.