Walkable Convention Hotels, Private Dining Buyouts (3) & Local Suppliers
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| Hotel Property & Transit Access | Commute to KBHCCD Dallas Main Halls | Show Rate vs. Off-Peak | Block Status | Room & Block Inquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Omni Dallas HotelDirect Climate-Controlled Skybridge Connected directly to KBHCCD via enclosed skybridge with 9 on-site restaurants on Lamar St. | 2 min (~160m) to KBHCCD Dallas Main Halls | ~$319/nt Off-peak: $189/nt | Limited (<15%) | |
 Aloft Dallas Downtown2-Min Walk Across Young StPer-Diem Friendly Steps from KBHCCD C/D lobbies—top GSA per-diem & exhibitor crew value in Downtown Dallas. | 3 min (~240m) to KBHCCD Dallas Main Halls | ~$209/nt Off-peak: $139/nt | Limited (<15%) | |
 The Adolphus, Autograph Collection7-Min Walk Up Commerce St Historic luxury boutique headquarters for executive deal suites and VIP dinners. | 7 min (~560m) to KBHCCD Dallas Main Halls | ~$339/nt Off-peak: $205/nt | Available | |
 Sheraton Dallas Hotel2 DART Rail Stops (4 Mins)Per-Diem Friendly Largest hotel in North Texas with massive group room blocks and direct DART Pearl/Arts access. | 12 min (~960m) to KBHCCD Dallas Main Halls | ~$229/nt Off-peak: $149/nt | Available |
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Frequently Asked Questions (5)
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Dallas Market Center & Market Hall operates under a Right-to-Work State structure in Dallas, TX. Dallas Market Center & Market Hall operates in a Right-to-Work State environment; exhibitors may hand-carry personal display items in one trip via main public doors while crated freight routes through marshaled convention docks. 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.
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.
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- Sheraton Dallas Hotel & Conference Center40,800 sq. ft. Lone Star Ballroom • Right-to-Work State
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