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Compare Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel vs. Peer Norfolk Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Norfolk.
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel vs. Peer Norfolk Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel (Current) | Norfolk, VA | 466 | 44,366 sq. ft. | 13,600 sq. ft. | 17 |
| Norfolk Waterside Marriott | Norfolk, VA | 405 | 58,299 sq. ft. | 3,510 sq. ft. | 20 |
| Hilton Norfolk THE MAIN | Norfolk, VA | 300 | 42,000 sq. ft. | 18,500 sq. ft. | 23 |
| The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa | Hot Springs, VA | 483 | 76,000 sq. ft. | 7,347 sq. ft. | 28 |
| Hyatt Regency Crystal City at DCA Arpt | Arlington, VA | 686 | 55,000 sq. ft. | 13,284 sq. ft. | 28 |
| The National Conference Center | Leesburg, VA | 917 | 50,677 sq. ft. | 16,552 sq. ft. | 13 |
| Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles | Chantilly, VA | 335 | 44,910 sq. ft. | 3,783 sq. ft. | 15 |
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
466 Total Keys · Up to 196 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
44,366 Sq. Ft. Total · 17 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 280–1,432 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
13,600 Sq. Ft. · 1,432 Theater · 1,007 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 68 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Norfolk Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Norfolk Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
ORF (Norfolk 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% Norfolk 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.