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Compare The Charleston Place vs. Peer Charleston Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Charleston.
The Charleston Place vs. Peer Charleston Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Charleston Place (Current) | Charleston, SC | 434 | 30,278 sq. ft. | 4,100 sq. ft. | 17 |
| Sheraton Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach, SC | 400 | 131,997 sq. ft. | 100,003 sq. ft. | 14 |
| Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa | Hilton Head Island, SC | 513 | 46,665 sq. ft. | 15,000 sq. ft. | 11 |
| Hyatt Regency Greenville | Greenville, SC | 327 | 36,500 sq. ft. | 14,381 sq. ft. | 24 |
| Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort | Myrtle Beach, SC | 387 | 30,822 sq. ft. | 14,400 sq. ft. | 17 |
The Charleston Place — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
434 Total Keys · Up to 182 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
30,278 Sq. Ft. Total · 17 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 260–432 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
4,100 Sq. Ft. · 432 Theater · 304 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 21 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Charleston Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Charleston Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
CHS (Charleston 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% Charleston 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.