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Compare The Westin Seattle vs. Peer Seattle Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Seattle.
The Westin Seattle vs. Peer Seattle Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Westin Seattle (Current) | Seattle, WA | 891 | 47,541 sq. ft. | 18,031 sq. ft. | 24 |
| Hyatt Regency Seattle | Seattle, WA | 1,260 | 103,000 sq. ft. | 19,038 sq. ft. | 47 |
| Hyatt Regency Bellevue | Bellevue, WA | 732 | 70,000 sq. ft. | 17,745 sq. ft. | 33 |
| Hilton Bellevue | Bellevue, WA | 338 | 60,719 sq. ft. | 33,840 sq. ft. | 13 |
| Hyatt Regency Lake Washington | Renton, WA | 347 | 60,000 sq. ft. | 14,122 sq. ft. | 24 |
| Sheraton Grand Seattle | Seattle, WA | 1,236 | 56,331 sq. ft. | 18,301 sq. ft. | 35 |
| DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport | Seattle, WA | 850 | 34,000 sq. ft. | 13,585 sq. ft. | 32 |
The Westin Seattle — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
891 Total Keys · Up to 374 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
47,541 Sq. Ft. Total · 24 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 535–1,898 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
18,031 Sq. Ft. · 1,898 Theater · 1,336 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 90 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Seattle Convention Center (Arch & Summit) (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Seattle Convention Center (Arch & Summit).
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
SEA (Seattle-Tacoma International Airport) · 13.8 mi (20 mins off-peak / 35–48 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
$265/nt Group Block vs. $439/nt Peak Rack · 15.7% Seattle Convention Center & King County Tax
Mandatory $28/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $233/room/night all-in).
Banquet F&B '++' Multiplier & Catering Minimums
$28,000 Ballroom Waiver Min · 25% Service + 10.25% Tax (+37.8% 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.