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Compare The Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa vs. Peer Anaheim Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Anaheim.
The Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa vs. Peer Anaheim Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa (Current) | Costa Mesa, CA | 394 | 42,305 sq. ft. | 7,248 sq. ft. | 24 |
| Anaheim Marriott | Anaheim, CA | 1,030 | 203,323 sq. ft. | 25,636 sq. ft. | 22 |
| Hilton Anaheim | Anaheim, CA | 1,574 | 150,000 sq. ft. | 28,542 sq. ft. | 88 |
| Disneyland Hotel | Anaheim, CA | 973 | 136,000 sq. ft. | 28,968 sq. ft. | 52 |
| Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach | Dana Point, CA | 400 | 120,203 sq. ft. | 12,000 sq. ft. | 34 |
| VEA Newport Beach, a Marriott Resort | Newport Beach, CA | 400 | 72,981 sq. ft. | 7,920 sq. ft. | 27 |
| Hyatt Regency Orange County | Garden Grove, CA | 655 | 65,000 sq. ft. | 17,010 sq. ft. | 40 |
The Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
394 Total Keys · Up to 165 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
42,305 Sq. Ft. Total · 24 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 236–763 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
7,248 Sq. Ft. · 763 Theater · 537 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 36 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Anaheim Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Anaheim Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
SNA (John Wayne Airport (Orange County)) · 13.2 mi (18 mins off-peak / 28–38 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
$255/nt Group Block vs. $429/nt Peak Rack · 17.0% Anaheim TOT + ATID Resort District Assessment
Mandatory $35/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $245/room/night all-in).
Banquet F&B '++' Multiplier & Catering Minimums
$28,000 Ballroom Waiver Min · 25% Service + 7.75% Tax (+34.7% 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.