Compare VAI Resort vs. Peer Phoenix Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Phoenix.
VAI Resort vs. Peer Phoenix Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAI Resort (Current) | Glendale, AZ | 1,100 | 90,000 sq. ft. | 32,400 sq. ft. | 1 |
| Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts | Phoenix, AZ | 707 | 200,000 sq. ft. | 24,576 sq. ft. | 74 |
| Fairmont Scottsdale Princess | Scottsdale, AZ | 750 | 156,000 sq. ft. | 2,090 sq. ft. | 47 |
| JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort & Spa | Scottsdale, AZ | 453 | 132,099 sq. ft. | 19,968 sq. ft. | 26 |
| Sheraton Phoenix Downtown | Phoenix, AZ | 1,003 | 111,961 sq. ft. | 27,171 sq. ft. | 26 |
| The Wigwam | Litchfield Park, AZ | 331 | 100,000 sq. ft. | 2,880 sq. ft. | 25 |
| JW Marriott Phx Desert Ridge Resort& Spa | Phoenix, AZ | 950 | 95,710 sq. ft. | 33,218 sq. ft. | 13 |
VAI Resort — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
1,100 Total Keys · Up to 462 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
90,000 Sq. Ft. Total · 1 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 660–3,411 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
32,400 Sq. Ft. · 3,411 Theater · 2,400 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 162 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Phoenix Convention Center (PCC) (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Phoenix Convention Center (PCC).
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
PHX (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) · 4.2 mi (10 mins off-peak / 18–24 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
$245/nt Group Block vs. $409/nt Peak Rack · 12.57% Phoenix / Maricopa Transient Lodging Tax
Mandatory $38/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $227/room/night all-in).
Banquet F&B '++' Multiplier & Catering Minimums
$28,000 Ballroom Waiver Min · 24% Service + 8.6% 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.