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Compare Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront vs. Peer Portland Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Portland.
Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront vs. Peer Portland Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront (Current) | Portland, OR | 506 | 44,762 sq. ft. | 14,144 sq. ft. | 24 |
| Hilton Portland Downtown | Portland, OR | 455 | 48,536 sq. ft. | 12,789 sq. ft. | 21 |
| Hyatt Regency at the Oregon Conv Center | Portland, OR | 600 | 39,085 sq. ft. | 11,822 sq. ft. | 20 |
| Doubletree by Hilton Portland | Portland, OR | 477 | 30,000 sq. ft. | 17,236 sq. ft. | 20 |
Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
506 Total Keys · Up to 213 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
44,762 Sq. Ft. Total · 24 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 304–1,489 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
14,144 Sq. Ft. · 1,489 Theater · 1,048 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 71 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Portland Convention Center (3–6 min covered walk to Exhibit Halls)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Portland Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
PWM (Portland International Jetport 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% Portland 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.