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Compare Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown vs. Peer Philadelphia Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Philadelphia.
Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown vs. Peer Philadelphia Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown (Current) | Philadelphia, PA | 759 | 50,608 sq. ft. | 20,000 sq. ft. | 20 |
| Philadelphia Marriott Downtown | Philadelphia, PA | 1,408 | 92,223 sq. ft. | 34,300 sq. ft. | 64 |
| Valley Forge Casino Resort | King of Prussia, PA | 450 | 54,000 sq. ft. | 22,932 sq. ft. | 37 |
| Loews Philadelphia Hotel | Philadelphia, PA | 581 | 47,000 sq. ft. | 9,752 sq. ft. | 24 |
| Hershey Lodge & Convention Center | Hershey, PA | 665 | 100,000 sq. ft. | 11,303 sq. ft. | 35 |
| Wyndham Resort & Conference Center | Lancaster, PA | 317 | 100,000 sq. ft. | 23,540 sq. ft. | 28 |
| Kalahari Resorts & Conventions | Pocono Manor, PA | 977 | 91,500 sq. ft. | 25,000 sq. ft. | 7 |
Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
759 Total Keys · Up to 319 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
50,608 Sq. Ft. Total · 20 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 455–2,105 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
20,000 Sq. Ft. · 2,105 Theater · 1,481 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 100 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Philadelphia Convention Center (3–6 min covered walk to Exhibit Halls)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Philadelphia Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
PHL (Philadelphia 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% Philadelphia 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.