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Compare The Westin Charlotte vs. Peer Charlotte Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Charlotte.
The Westin Charlotte vs. Peer Charlotte Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Westin Charlotte (Current) | Charlotte, NC | 700 | 45,780 sq. ft. | 16,276 sq. ft. | 19 |
| Sheraton Charlotte Hotel | Charlotte, NC | 305 | 66,737 sq. ft. | 16,001 sq. ft. | 29 |
| Le Meridien Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | 300 | 51,774 sq. ft. | 16,116 sq. ft. | 29 |
| Hilton Charlotte Uptown | Charlotte, NC | 400 | 30,000 sq. ft. | 11,070 sq. ft. | 21 |
| The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa | Asheville, NC | 513 | 86,852 sq. ft. | 17,760 sq. ft. | 24 |
| Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons | Greensboro, NC | 985 | 76,810 sq. ft. | 9,000 sq. ft. | 47 |
| Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Concord Golf Resort & Spa | Concord, NC | 308 | 54,000 sq. ft. | 28,800 sq. ft. | 28 |
The Westin Charlotte — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
700 Total Keys · Up to 294 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
45,780 Sq. Ft. Total · 19 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 420–1,713 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
16,276 Sq. Ft. · 1,713 Theater · 1,206 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 81 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Charlotte Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Charlotte Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
CLT (Charlotte Douglas 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% Charlotte 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.