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Comfort Inn & Suites Love Field-Dallas Market Center

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7138 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75247, USA By Comfort Inn & Suites Love Field-Dallas Market Center Management & Event Services Official site ↗
3.5 (892 Google Reviews) Right-to-Work State DFW 2 Hosted Shows Mapped

Comfort Inn & Suites Love Field-Dallas Market Center is a exposition & trade center located at 7138 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75247, USA in Dallas, TX. Verified on Google Maps with a 3.5★ rating across 892 reviews, the facility serves trade shows, corporate conferences, association meetings, and live productions in the Dallas convention corridor. Planners and exhibitors operate under a Right-to-Work State framework, with nearby group lodging and private client dining options across the surrounding Dallas market.

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Total Exhibit
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Max Contiguous
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Breakout Rooms
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Max Clear Span
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Docks & Ramps
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10-Min Walk Rooms
6 verified corridor hotels nearby
FY27 GSA Per-Diem
$184/nt • $80/day
VIP Dining Buyouts
5 Corridor Venues
✓ Verified Primary-Source Data Vault U.S. BLS • EIA • Zip-Tax • ERA5/USGS • Foursquare • CMS • NREL • Census ACS

Comfort Inn & Suites Love Field-Dallas Market Center — Federal Labor Wage, Power Tariff, Sales Tax & EAP Safety Benchmark

Census Metro Footprint (Dallas, TX)
1.30M City Pop • $67,760 Median HHI
Trade-Show Labor Markup Audit U.S. BLS OEWS v2
Carpenter
$25.84/hr
Electrician
$29.12/hr
AV Tech
$28.45/hr
Prevailing Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA (BLS OEWS) hourly wages (BLS OEWS). Use these U.S. BLS OEWS prevailing hourly mean wages as a reference when auditing decorator and show labor estimates.
Power Tariff & Exhibit Sales Tax U.S. EIA v2 + Zip-Tax v60
TX Commercial Avg (U.S. EIA) Power
8.96¢ / kWh
ZIP 75202 Sales Tax
8.25% Combined
6.25% State + 2.00% Local
A continuous 500W booth load over 4 days consumes ~48 kWh (≈$4.30 at the TX commercial average of 8.96¢/kWh). Facility electrical service is billed separately per the event exhibitor kit. Texas state sales tax is 6.25% plus 1.00% City of Dallas and 1.00% DART transit tax = 8.25% combined (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts).
Show-Week Climate & Freight Staging ERA5 10-Yr + USGS 3DEP
Elevation
430 ft
Summer / Winter
96° / 37°F
Annual Rain
39.1"/yr
North Texas climate (ERA5 normals): mild winters (57°F daytime highs) and hot summers; spring storm fronts peak in April–May. Confirm assigned dock doors, marshaling yard check-in window, and lift-gate rules in the official exhibitor service manual for Comfort Inn & Suites Love Field-Dallas Market Center.
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Promoter EAP Medical & EV Fleet Infrastructure CMS Care Compare + NREL
Verified Emergency-Services Hospital: Baylor University Medical Center (3500 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX 75246 • (214) 820-0111) — 14 CMS-verified emergency-services hospitals in Dallas.
512 Public EV Stations (148 DC-Fast Ports): NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center lists 512 public EV charging stations (148 DC Fast ports) in Dallas, TX.

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Published Facility Utility, Internet, Rigging & Catering Rate Card Benchmarks (Comfort Inn & Suites Love (Dallas))

Budget accurately before signing your booth space contract: compare 21-to-30-day advance utility rates against floor-order penalties.

Building Utility / Service Exclusive Provider & Union Advance Rate Benchmark Late / Floor Order Penalty Exhibitor Cost-Control Strategy
Electrical Drops (120V / 208V) & Dedicated Event Internet In-House Facility Utilities (Right-to-Work State) Published in each show's exhibitor service kit Orders after the advance deadline are billed at higher floor rates Always submit electrical and internet orders prior to the 30-day advance discount deadline.
Plain-English Labor Jurisdiction Guide

What Your Booth Staff Can Legally Do Yourself vs. Required Union Labor (Comfort Inn & Suites Love (Dallas))

Right-to-Work State

Comfort Inn & Suites Love (Dallas) Labor Policy (Right-to-Work State)

Texas is a Right-to-Work state. At Comfort Inn & Suites Love Field-Dallas Market Center in Dallas, TX, exhibitors generally have broad latitude to install and dismantle pop-up displays and product equipment with full-time company personnel or approved Exhibitor Appointed Contractors (EACs), while heavy freight drayage, forklift operation, overhead rigging, and main electrical tie-ins are managed by the official show contractor and in-house facility engineers.
Permitted Exhibitor Self-Work ($0 Labor)

Comfort Inn & Suites Love (Dallas) 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.

Requires Dispatched Labor / Official Crew

Crated dock freight, forklift handling, overhead ceiling rigging, and main sub-floor electrical distribution.

Freight Logistics, Marshaling Yard & EAC Compliance

Off-Site Truck Marshaling, Nearest Certified CAT Scales, Sprinter Clearances & 30-Day EAC COI Rules

1. Marshaling Yard Check-In
Comfort Inn & Suites Love (Dallas) Freight Docks & GSC Marshaling

Coordinate freight delivery, dock door assignment, and lift-gate requirements with Comfort Inn & Suites Love Field-Dallas Market Center event operations.

2. Nearest Certified CAT Truck Scales
Mandatory Gross / Tare Weight Ticket

Certified commercial truck scale ticket required for all LTL/FTL drayage check-ins in Dallas.

3. Freight Doors & Upper-Level Ramps
Max Roll-Up Door & Dock Geometry

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4. Independent Booth Builder (EAC) 30-Day COI Rule

Independent EAC booth builders & AV providers must file a Certificate of Insurance with show management before move-in (limits and deadline per exhibitor kit).

5. Between-Show Local Crate Storage

Warehouse recurring exhibit crates locally in Dallas to eliminate cross-country round-trip LTL shipping.

Sprinter Cargo Van & Exhibitor POV Parking Height Clearances
Comfort Inn & Suites Love Field-Dallas Market Center On-Site & Corridor Parking Low Garage Trap
Clearance: Verify garage clearance with venue prior to box-truck arrival (Event-dependent (verify current rate with venue))

Confirm exhibitor and attendee parking validation with Comfort Inn & Suites Love Field-Dallas Market Center event services.

Architectural Schematics & Booth Selection Reference

Facility Floorplans, Ceiling Clearances & Booth Zone Analysis

Inherited directly from the host facility engineering dossier—inspect official schematics, column grids, freight doors, and transit connectors.

Comfort Inn & Suites Love Field-Dallas Market Center

Comfort Inn & Suites Love (Dallas) Official Hall, Ballroom & Breakout Capacity Guide

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Layout Note: Verify airwall subdivisions, Verify ceiling clearance with venue rigging clearances, and 30-day advance utility cutoffs prior to finalizing booth or general-session CAD plots.
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Comfort Inn & Suites Love (Dallas) Operations

Comfort Inn & Suites Love (Dallas) Freight Dock, Loading & Exhibitor Access Overview

Confirm loading dock & freight access with venue • Right-to-Work State. Independent EAC AV and booth suppliers permitted with 30-day advance COI.

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Exhibitor Manual vs. Open-Market Benchmark

Where Exhibitors Must Use the Facility vs. Where Local Dallas Vendors Save 40%–75%

Booth Expense Line Show-Manual Rate Local Dallas Open-Market Typical Savings Action
Electrical, Compressed Air & Ceiling Rigging

Electrical distribution and ceiling rigging at Comfort Inn & Suites Love (Dallas) are provided only by the facility's authorized contractors (Right-to-Work State). Advance-order pricing is published in each show's exhibitor kit.

Per official exhibitor service kit Exclusive Comfort Inn & Suites Love (Dallas) authorized contractor Order before advance deadline Order 30d Early
Dock-to-Booth Freight Handling (Drayage)

Crated freight moves through the show's official material-handling contractor (Right-to-Work State). Check your show's exhibitor kit for hand-carry limits.

Per show decorator rate sheet Hand-carry rules vary by show Order 30d Early
Booth AV, Monitors & Exhibit Builds (EAC)

Most shows allow an Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC) with a Certificate of Insurance filed before move-in. Confirm the deadline in your show's exhibitor kit.

Official contractor show kit Independent Dallas EAC quotes
49 Pre-Screened Dallas Event & Booth Suppliers

Local Dallas Exhibitor Supplier Directory (Comfort Inn & Suites Love (Dallas))

Compare local market pricing against show-manual rates. Select any category below to request 3 complimentary itemized proposals from insured local Dallas specialists.

3-Bid Side-by-Side Comparison
Average Turnaround: Under 3 Business Hours
Between-Show Dallas Crate & Pallet Storage

Exhibiting in Dallas again within 6 months? Store booth crates locally from $249/mo vs. $4,200+ in round-trip LTL freight.

International Exhibitor Turnkey Desk

Traveling internationally? Consolidate local booth graphics, 4K displays, interpreters, and team hotel rooms on one coordinated quote.

9 Local ProvidersEAC Floor Insured

Audio Visual & LED Rentals

Save 45%–70% vs. in-house hotel AV & show-kit 4K monitor/LED wall rentals

Typical Scope:$1,800 – $60,000
Vetted roster: AVR Expos, Showtech Productions Inc +7 more
10 Local ProvidersEAC Floor Insured

Custom Exhibit & Booth Builders

Save 35%–50% via local EAC custom booth builders & turnkey I&D crews

Typical Scope:$8,000 – $95,000
Vetted roster: Exhibit Experience Dallas, Exponents Insta USA Inc. Irving-Dallas | Trade Show Booth Rentals +8 more
10 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Trade Show Freight, Crate Storage & Sprinters

Direct advance-warehouse freight, crate storage & executive Sprinter shuttle loops

Typical Scope:$1,500 – $18,000
Vetted roster: Dallas Transfer & Terminal Warehouse Company, Cowtown Logistics +8 more
10 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Rush Large-Format Print, Banners & Swag

Same-day 24hr corridor tension fabric backdrops, retractable banners & promo kits

Typical Scope:$450 – $12,000
Vetted roster: The Graphic Edge Dallas, A1 Sign & Graphics +8 more
4 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Booth Staffing, Brand Ambassadors & Interpreters

Local W-2 badge scanners, technical interpreters & hospitality hosts (zero airfare)

Typical Scope:$1,800 – $15,000
Vetted roster: Event Staffing Team®, Trinity Event Staffing +2 more
9 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

DMC, VIP Buyouts & Executive Catering

Turnkey VIP reception buyouts, private steakhouse dinners & hospitality suites

Typical Scope:$8,500 – $140,000
Vetted roster: Hello! Texas Destination Management, Total Events DFW +7 more
Live Show-Week Flights, Arena Tickets & Executive Hosting

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Comfort Inn & Suites Love Field-Dallas Market Center Google Reviews & Planner Evaluations

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions (5)

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Comfort Inn & Suites Love Field-Dallas Market Center operates under a Right-to-Work State structure in Dallas, TX. Texas is a Right-to-Work state. At Comfort Inn & Suites Love Field-Dallas Market Center in Dallas, TX, exhibitors generally have broad latitude to install and dismantle pop-up displays and product equipment with full-time company personnel or approved Exhibitor Appointed Contractors (EACs), while heavy freight drayage, forklift operation, overhead rigging, and main electrical tie-ins are managed by the official show contractor and in-house facility engineers. Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $25.84/hr for carpenters, $29.12/hr for electricians, and $28.45/hr for AV technicians.

U.S. BLS OEWS + Venue Operations

In Dallas, TX (ZIP 75202), the combined retail sales tax rate is 8.25% (6.25% state + 2.0% local). Per the U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026-08), the TX commercial electricity average is 8.96¢/kWh.

State Revenue + U.S. EIA
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