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Compare Waldorf Astoria New York vs. Peer New York Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across New York.
Waldorf Astoria New York vs. Peer New York Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waldorf Astoria New York (Current) | New York, NY | 375 | 37,453 sq. ft. | 9,990 sq. ft. | 15 |
| New York Marriott Marquis | New York, NY | 1,957 | 102,879 sq. ft. | 21,550 sq. ft. | 46 |
| Hyatt Grand Central New York | New York, NY | 1,298 | 60,000 sq. ft. | 25,970 sq. ft. | 47 |
| TWA Hotel | Jamaica, NY | 512 | 50,000 sq. ft. | 10,000 sq. ft. | 45 |
| New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge | New York, NY | 667 | 47,397 sq. ft. | 18,105 sq. ft. | 26 |
| Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel | New York, NY | 1,780 | 43,942 sq. ft. | 16,257 sq. ft. | 39 |
| Lotte New York Palace | New York, NY | 909 | 30,000 sq. ft. | 3,456 sq. ft. | 23 |
Waldorf Astoria New York — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
375 Total Keys · Up to 158 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
37,453 Sq. Ft. Total · 15 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 225–1,052 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
9,990 Sq. Ft. · 1,052 Theater · 740 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 50 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
New York Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving New York Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
JFK (John F. Kennedy 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
$279/nt Group Block vs. $469/nt Peak Rack · 14.5% New York Municipal & State Lodging Tax
Mandatory $30/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $252/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.