Cajundome Connected & Adjoining Headquarters Hotels
| Headquarters Hotel | Total Rooms | Max Group Commit | Walk / Connection to Cajundome | In-Hotel Meeting Space | Typical Group Rate Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel | 450 Rooms | Up to 220 peak rooms | 2–6 min walk to main registration concourse | 35,000 sq. ft. | $159–$220/night |
Walkable Convention Hotels, Private Dining Buyouts (3) & Local Suppliers
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| Hotel Property & Transit Access | Commute to Cajundome Main Exhibit Hal | Show Rate vs. Off-Peak | Block Status | Room & Block Inquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lafayette Downtown Headquarters Convention HotelConnected HQ Anchor Features 35,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 2 min (~160m) to Cajundome Main Exhibit Hal | ~$240/nt Off-peak: $180/nt | Available | |
 Lafayette Convention Center Courtyard & Suites4-Min Corridor Walk Features 18,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 4 min (~320m) to Cajundome Main Exhibit Hal | ~$220/nt Off-peak: $160/nt | Available |
Ask Anything About Cajundome Specs, Union Rules, Hotels or Buyouts
Ask specific operational questions — hand-carry monitor limits, electrical & drayage rates, closest walkable hotels, or 30-person VIP dining buyouts.
Frequently Asked Questions (3)
Dates, credential pickup, exhibiting costs, labor rules, walkable hotels, and client dining.
LA Right-to-Work jurisdiction. Full-time exhibitor personnel may hand-carry display materials and self-install standard 10×10 and 20×20 inline booths; independent EAC booth builders and AV crews are permitted with a 30-day advance Certificate of Insurance. Cajundome Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Right-to-Work State): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
Cajundome offers 2,500+ convention corridor rooms within a 10-minute walk/skybridge plus 3 vetted corridor steakhouses and full-venue buyouts. Federal FY 2027 GSA Per-Diem for Lafayette is $135/night lodging and $64/day M&IE.
Compare Nearby Lafayette Convention Venues, Upcoming Trade Shows & Booth Cost Tools
Other Lafayette Convention & Buyout Venues
All Venues →- Golden Spike Event Center150,000 sq. ft. • Right-to-Work State
- Government Conference Centre50,000 sq. ft. • Union Jurisdiction
- Government House25,000 sq. ft. • Union Jurisdiction
- Grand Garden Arena28,000 sq. ft. arena floor • Union Jurisdiction
- Grand Park Events Center370,000 sq. ft. • Right-to-Work State
- Grand Praire Events & Convention Center25,000 sq. ft. • Right-to-Work State
Upcoming Lafayette Conventions
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- Northern Virginia Medical Society Clinical Update 2026Sep 25–25, 2026 • 525+ B2B Attendees
- Northwest Dental Expo 2026Jan 23–23, 2026 • 1,200+ B2B Attendees
- Northwest Environmental Conference & Tradeshow 2026Dec 8–9, 2026 • 650+ B2B Attendees
- Northwest Food Show 2026Apr 19–20, 2026 • 4,500+ B2B Attendees