Plano Event Center Connected & Adjoining Headquarters Hotels
| Headquarters Hotel | Total Rooms | Max Group Commit | Walk / Connection to Plano Event Center | In-Hotel Meeting Space | Typical Group Rate Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Ctr | 404 Rooms | Up to 182 peak rooms | 1–4 min walk / connected corridor | 36,223 sq. ft. | $240–$310/night |
Walkable Convention Hotels, Private Dining Buyouts (3) & Local Suppliers
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| Hotel Property & Transit Access | Commute to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | 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 Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$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 Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$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 Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$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 Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$229/nt Off-peak: $149/nt | Available |
Ask Anything About Plano Event Center Specs, Union Rules, Hotels or Buyouts
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Frequently Asked Questions (3)
Dates, credential pickup, exhibiting costs, labor rules, walkable hotels, and client dining.
TX 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. Plano Event Center 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.
Plano Event Center 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 Plano is $215/night lodging and $79/day M&IE.
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Upcoming Plano Conventions
Full Calendar →- SCACPA Fall Conference 2026Nov 9–10, 2026 • 600+ B2B Attendees
- SCACPA Fall Fest 2026Nov 12–13, 2026 • 550+ B2B Attendees
- SCAG Regional Conference & General Assembly 2026May 6–8, 2026 • 1,000+ B2B Attendees
- SCASA Innovative Ideas Conference 2026Jun 14–17, 2026 • 1,500+ B2B Attendees
- South Carolina Health Care Association Annual Convention & Trade Show 2026May 17–20, 2026 • 650+ B2B Attendees