JW Marriott Austin Hall-by-Hall Specifications (2 Spaces)
| Hall / Ballroom | Net Sq. Ft. | Clear Ceiling | Column Grid & Floor Boxes | Floor Load | Max 10×10s | Theater / Banquet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JW Marriott Austin Primary Hall, Bowl & Main Event Space Primary flagship general-session, exhibition, and corporate buyout space at JW Marriott Austin (Largest JW Marriott in North America & SXSW Anchor Campus). | 30,300 sq. ft. Lone Star Ballroom + Griffin Exhibit Hall | 24' 0" | Pillarless / unobstructed keynote & event sightlines | 200–350 lbs/sq. ft. | ~300 booths / sponsor activations | Up to 4,200 Theater/Reception (2,520 Seated) |
| JW Marriott Austin Breakout Suites, VIP Lounges & Pre-Function Foyers Supports concurrent executive tracks, green rooms, and private sponsor hospitality. | 120,000+ sq. ft. | 24' 0" | Configurable breakout, hospitality & sponsor zones | 150–250 lbs/sq. ft. | Registration counters & tabletop sponsor demos | 42 meeting rooms (1,012 guest rooms) |
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Austin Downtown Convention & Palmer Campus Master Exhibit Hall & Ballroom Specifications
370,000+ Campus & Ballroom Sq Ft exhibition footprint, 26' – 30' Clear clear ceiling heights, marshaling yard & dock schedules.
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JW Marriott Austin Congress Ave Convention Hotel operates under a Right-to-Work State structure in Austin, TX. JW Marriott Austin Congress Ave Convention Hotel 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 Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $26.75/hr for carpenters, $30.14/hr for electricians, and $29.20/hr for AV technicians.
In Austin, TX (ZIP 78701), 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.
Nearby corridor hotels verified via Google Places include Four Seasons Hotel Austin (≈5 min walk (0.17 mi)), Hilton Austin (≈9 min walk (0.33 mi)), Fairmont Austin Hotel (≈9 min walk (0.35 mi)). For event Emergency Action Plans (EAP), the nearest CMS Care Compare verified emergency hospital is Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas at 1500 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701 ((512) 324-7000).
JW Marriott Austin Congress Ave Convention Hotel 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. Texas Right-to-Work Rule @ Austin: Exhibitors enjoy right-to-work booth installation and single-trip hand-carry privileges across Palmer Events Center and Downtown HQ ballrooms.
JW Marriott Austin offers 1,012 on-site + 11,000+ Downtown Austin walkable rooms within a 10-minute walk/skybridge plus 3 vetted corridor steakhouses and full-venue buyouts. Federal FY 2027 GSA Per-Diem for Austin is $196/night lodging and $80/day M&IE.
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