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Compare Sheraton Universal Hotel vs. Peer Los Angeles Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Los Angeles.
Sheraton Universal Hotel vs. Peer Los Angeles Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheraton Universal Hotel (Current) | Universal City, CA | 466 | 33,204 sq. ft. | 10,300 sq. ft. | 8 |
| The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites | Los Angeles, CA | 1,358 | 136,898 sq. ft. | 26,109 sq. ft. | 40 |
| The Queen Mary | Long Beach, CA | 346 | 80,000 sq. ft. | 9,000 sq. ft. | 14 |
| JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE | Los Angeles, CA | 878 | 77,145 sq. ft. | 25,086 sq. ft. | 15 |
| Millennium Biltmore Hotel | Los Angeles, CA | 683 | 70,000 sq. ft. | 16,800 sq. ft. | 18 |
| Loews Hollywood Hotel | Hollywood, CA | 628 | 65,686 sq. ft. | 2,644 sq. ft. | 30 |
| Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel | Los Angeles, CA | 803 | 56,834 sq. ft. | 11,400 sq. ft. | 34 |
Sheraton Universal 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
33,204 Sq. Ft. Total · 8 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 280–1,084 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
10,300 Sq. Ft. · 1,084 Theater · 763 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 52 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC).
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
BUR (Hollywood Burbank Airport) · 14.8 mi (24 mins off-peak / 44–60 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
$279/nt Group Block vs. $469/nt Peak Rack · 15.5% Los Angeles Transient Occupancy + TMD Tax
Mandatory $38/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $264/room/night all-in).
Banquet F&B '++' Multiplier & Catering Minimums
$28,000 Ballroom Waiver Min · 25% Service + 9.5% Tax (+36.9% 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.