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Compare The Westin Oaks Houston at the Galleria vs. Peer Houston Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Houston.
The Westin Oaks Houston at the Galleria vs. Peer Houston Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Westin Oaks Houston at the Galleria (Current) | Houston, TX | 406 | 77,434 sq. ft. | 8,437 sq. ft. | 28 |
| Hilton Americas Houston | Houston, TX | 1,207 | 114,377 sq. ft. | 39,093 sq. ft. | 38 |
| Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa & Conv Ctr | Galveston, TX | 433 | 95,551 sq. ft. | 20,160 sq. ft. | 14 |
| Marriott Marquis Houston | Houston, TX | 1,000 | 94,124 sq. ft. | 39,716 sq. ft. | 23 |
| The Westin Galleria Houston | Houston, TX | 469 | 84,980 sq. ft. | 26,035 sq. ft. | 27 |
| The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel | The Woodlands, TX | 348 | 66,532 sq. ft. | 4,500 sq. ft. | 27 |
| Hyatt Regency Houston | Houston, TX | 955 | 64,000 sq. ft. | 16,000 sq. ft. | 34 |
The Westin Oaks Houston at the Galleria — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
406 Total Keys · Up to 171 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
77,434 Sq. Ft. Total · 28 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 244–888 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
8,437 Sq. Ft. · 888 Theater · 625 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 42 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
George R. Brown Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving George R. Brown Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
IAH (George Bush Intercontinental Airport) · 19.5 mi (23 mins off-peak / 38–50 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
$229/nt Group Block vs. $379/nt Peak Rack · 17.0% Houston / Harris County Hotel Occupancy Tax
Mandatory $22/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $201/room/night all-in).
Banquet F&B '++' Multiplier & Catering Minimums
$28,000 Ballroom Waiver Min · 24% Service + 8.25% Tax (+34.2% 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.