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Compare The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island vs. Peer Amelia Island Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Amelia Island.
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island vs. Peer Amelia Island Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island (Current) | Amelia Island, FL | 446 | 44,830 sq. ft. | 4,418 sq. ft. | 17 |
| Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa | Amelia Island, FL | 402 | 80,000 sq. ft. | 16,825 sq. ft. | 26 |
| The Villas of Amelia Island | Amelia Island, FL | 310 | 80,000 sq. ft. | 16,825 sq. ft. | 26 |
| Rosen Shingle Creek | Orlando, FL | 1,501 | 524,000 sq. ft. | 95,000 sq. ft. | 99 |
| Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center | Kissimmee, FL | 1,718 | 384,187 sq. ft. | 44,360 sq. ft. | 69 |
| Walt Disney World Dolphin | Lake Buena Vista, FL | 1,514 | 320,370 sq. ft. | 31,850 sq. ft. | 134 |
| Hyatt Regency Orlando | Orlando, FL | 1,641 | 315,000 sq. ft. | 54,638 sq. ft. | 99 |
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island β 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
446 Total Keys Β· Up to 187 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
44,830 Sq. Ft. Total Β· 17 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 268β465 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
4,418 Sq. Ft. Β· 465 Theater Β· 327 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 22 standard 10Γ10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Amelia Island Convention Center (8β12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Amelia Island Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
HUB (Amelia Island Primary Commercial Airport) Β· 9.5 mi (15 mins off-peak / 26β36 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 Β· 14.5% Amelia Island Municipal & State Lodging Tax
Mandatory $30/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $252/room/night all-in).
Banquet F&B '++' Multiplier & Catering Minimums
$28,000 Ballroom Waiver Min Β· 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 Β· 30-Day Cutoff Β· 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.