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Sheraton Dallas Downtown Floor Plans, Exhibit Hall Specs & Loading Docks

Inspect hall-by-hall square footage, theater/banquet setup capacities, ceiling rigging clearances (22' 0"), slab floor loads, Edlen/utility floor-box grids, High-capacity marshaled freight docks & drive-in doors, and Right-to-Work State exhibitor self-install rules at Sheraton Dallas Hotel & Conference Center.

VenueScore™ 8.6/10 Right-to-Work State
Address: 400 Olive St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
Airport (DFW): 15 mins from Love Field (DAL) / 24 mins from DFW
FY27 GSA Cap: $191/nt • $80/day M&IE
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Structural Engineering, Ceiling Clearances & Setup Capacities

Sheraton Dallas Downtown Hall-by-Hall Specifications (2 Spaces)

40,800 sq. ft. Lone Star Ballroom
Hall / Ballroom Net Sq. Ft. Clear Ceiling Column Grid & Floor Boxes Floor Load Max 10×10s Theater / Banquet
Sheraton Dallas Downtown Primary Hall, Bowl & Main Event Space
Primary flagship general-session, exhibition, and corporate buyout space at Sheraton Dallas Downtown (Largest Downtown Texas Convention Headquarters Hotel).
40,800 sq. ft. Lone Star Ballroom + 27,000 sq. ft. Dallas Ballroom 22' 0" Pillarless / unobstructed keynote & event sightlines 200–350 lbs/sq. ft. ~357 booths / sponsor activations Up to 5,000 Theater/Reception (3,000 Seated)
Sheraton Dallas Downtown Breakout Suites, VIP Lounges & Pre-Function Foyers
Supports concurrent executive tracks, green rooms, and private sponsor hospitality.
230,000 sq. ft. 22' 0" Configurable breakout, hospitality & sponsor zones 150–250 lbs/sq. ft. Registration counters & tabletop sponsor demos 65+ breakout rooms (1,840 guest rooms)
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.

Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas

Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Exhibit Hall & Ballroom Specifications

1,000,000+ net sq ft exhibition footprint, 40' 0" Column-Free Hall F clear ceiling heights, marshaling yard & dock schedules.

Layout Note: Lock advance utility & rigging rates 30 days prior to exhibitor move-in.
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49 Pre-Screened Dallas Event & Booth Suppliers

Local Dallas Exhibitor Supplier Directory (Sheraton Dallas Downtown)

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

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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
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Frequently Asked Questions (5)

Dates, credential pickup, exhibiting costs, labor rules, walkable hotels, and client dining.

Sheraton Dallas Hotel & Conference Center operates under a Right-to-Work State structure in Dallas, TX. Sheraton Dallas Hotel & Conference Center 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.

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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