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Compare Radisson Plaza Hotel At Kalamazoo Center vs. Peer Kalamazoo Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Kalamazoo.
Radisson Plaza Hotel At Kalamazoo Center vs. Peer Kalamazoo Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radisson Plaza Hotel At Kalamazoo Center (Current) | Kalamazoo, MI | 340 | 34,309 sq. ft. | 10,000 sq. ft. | 6 |
| Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Ctr | Detroit, MI | 1,328 | 116,815 sq. ft. | 16,863 sq. ft. | 41 |
| Grand Traverse Resort and Spa | Acme, MI | 500 | 75,263 sq. ft. | 18,000 sq. ft. | 17 |
| MotorCity Casino Hotel | Detroit, MI | 400 | 67,500 sq. ft. | 17,856 sq. ft. | 10 |
| Kewadin Sault Ste Marie Hotel | Sault Ste Marie, MI | 319 | 39,000 sq. ft. | 13,500 sq. ft. | 7 |
| Fort Pontchartrain Detroit-Wyndham Hotel | Detroit, MI | 367 | 32,000 sq. ft. | 5,568 sq. ft. | 14 |
| MGM Grand Detroit | Detroit, MI | 400 | 30,000 sq. ft. | 14,020 sq. ft. | 6 |
Radisson Plaza Hotel At Kalamazoo Center — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
340 Total Keys · Up to 143 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
34,309 Sq. Ft. Total · 6 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 204–1,053 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
10,000 Sq. Ft. · 1,053 Theater · 741 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 50 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Kalamazoo Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Kalamazoo Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
AZO (Kalamazoo/Battle Creek 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
$239/nt Group Block vs. $389/nt Peak Rack · 14.5% Kalamazoo 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.