# The Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas (The Westin Irving Convention (Irving)) — Facility Engineering, Utility Rates & Corridor Dossier
- **Canonical Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/the-westin-irving-convention-center-at-las-colinas-irving
- **Address:** 400 W Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, TX 75039, USA
- **Operator:** The Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas Management & Event Services (https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/daliw-the-westin-irving-convention-center-at-las-colinas/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0)
- **Facility Type & Labor:** Public Convention Center | Right-to-Work State
- **Airport Access:** DFW ()
- **Total Exhibit Space:** Verify current floor plan with venue sales | **Largest Contiguous:** Verify current floor plan with venue sales
- **Meeting Space:** Flexible ballroom & breakout configuration (Verify breakout room count with venue)
- **Max Clear Height:** Verify ceiling clearance with venue | **Loading Docks:** Confirm loading dock & freight access with venue
- **Walkable Rooms (10-Min Ring):** 6 verified corridor hotels nearby
- **Published Space Rate Benchmark:** Quoted by venue sales
- **Certifications:** Right-to-Work State, DFW
## Facility Overview
The Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas is a public convention center located at 400 W Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, TX 75039, USA in Irving, TX. Verified on Google Maps with a 4.5★ rating across 1,027 reviews, the facility serves trade shows, corporate conferences, association meetings, and live productions in the Irving 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 Irving market.
## Hall-by-Hall Capacities & Structural Specs
| Hall / Ballroom | Type | Net Sq Ft | Clear Height | Floor Load | Max 10x10 Booths | Theater / Banquet |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The Westin Irving Convention (Irving) — Main Exhibit & Ballroom Space | Exhibit Hall | Verify current floor plan with venue sales | Verify ceiling clearance with venue | Verify floor load rating with venue engineering | Layout-dependent | Up to 1,500 (configuration-dependent) |
## Published Building Utility, Drayage & Internet Rate Benchmarks
| Utility / Service | Exclusive Provider & Union | Advance Rate Benchmark | Late / Floor Order Penalty | Cost-Control Tip |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 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. |
## Union Jurisdictions & Self-Work Rules
- **The Westin Irving Convention (Irving) Labor Policy (Right-to-Work State) (Texas is a Right-to-Work state. At The Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas in Irving, 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.):** Self-work permitted: The Westin Irving Convention (Irving) 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. | Hired labor required: Crated dock freight, forklift handling, overhead ceiling rigging, and main sub-floor electrical distribution.
## Walkable Corridor Hotels
| Hotel | Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Total Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas | ≈1 min walk (0.0 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | 0 |
| Texican Court, Valencia Collection | ≈3 min walk (0.12 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | 0 |
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites Irving Conv Ctr - Las Colinas, an IHG Hotel | ≈6 min walk (0.23 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | 0 |
| Marriott Dallas Las Colinas | ≈9 min walk (0.33 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | 0 |
| Omni Las Colinas Hotel | ≈18 min walk (0.71 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | 0 |
| Courtyard by Marriott Irving Las Colinas | ≈4 min rideshare (1.35 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | 0 |
## Corridor VIP Private Dining & Full-Venue Buyouts
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | F&B Minimum Band |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Knife Italian Steak | Restaurant () | ≈4 min drive (1.3 mi) • 4150 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving, TX 75038, USA |  |  |
| Table 13 | Fine Dining Restaurant () | ≈20 min drive (8.5 mi) • 4812 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254, USA |  |  |
| Tango Room | Steak House () | ≈22 min drive (9.11 mi) • 1617 Hi Line Dr Ste 250, Dallas, TX 75207, USA |  |  |
| Chamberlain's Steak & Fish | Steak House () | ≈22 min drive (9.17 mi) • 5330 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254, USA |  |  |
| Nuri Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈23 min drive (9.69 mi) • 2401 Cedar Springs Rd Ste 120, Dallas, TX 75201, USA |  |  |
## Badge-Free Executive Deal Suites & Campus OOH Media
- **Connected Headquarters Hotel Hospitality Suites (The Westin Irving Convention (Irving)) (Off-Floor Deal Suite (No Badge Req.)):** Quote on request — 2–6 min indoor/skybridge walk from the exhibit floor (15–80 VIPs (Executive Parlours & Meeting Suites)). Host back-to-back C-suite deal meetings steps from the floor without requiring guests to hold an expo badge.
- **The Westin Irving Convention (Irving) Concourse Digital Screens & Airport Arrival Media (Out-of-Home (OOH) Branding Asset):** Quote on request — Main Registration Escalators & DFW Arrival Corridor (100% of arriving conference attendees). High-impact category ownership across main escalators, skybridges, and rideshare arrival zones.
## Flagship Hosted Conventions
- [Filthy Pop-Up Comedy Show 2026](https://conventions.com/events/filthy-pop-up-comedy-show-irving-2026) — November 6, 2026 (Attendance not yet verified)
- [Ha Ha Halloween Showcase 2026](https://conventions.com/events/ha-ha-halloween-showcase-irving-2026) — October 31, 2026 (Attendance not yet verified)
- [Nurse John: Against Medical Advice Tour 2026](https://conventions.com/events/nurse-john-against-medical-advice-tour-irving-2026) — November 12, 2026 (Attendance not yet verified)
- [Westin Irving Las — Franchise Development & Multi-Unit Operations Show 2027](https://conventions.com/events/the-westin-irving-convention-cen-franchise-development-multi-unit-operations) — Feb 9–11, 2027 (Attendance not yet verified)
- [Vladimir Caamano 2026](https://conventions.com/events/vladimir-caamano-irving-2026) — November 5, 2026 (Attendance not yet verified)
## Verified Facility FAQs
### What is the labor environment at The Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas in Irving, TX?
The Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas operates under a Right-to-Work State structure in Irving, TX. Texas is a Right-to-Work state. At The Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas in Irving, 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.
*Source: U.S. BLS OEWS + Venue Operations*
### What are the sales tax and commercial electricity benchmarks in Irving, TX?
In Irving, TX (ZIP 75039), 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.
*Source: State Revenue + U.S. EIA*
### Which verified hotels and emergency medical facilities are nearest to The Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas?
Nearby corridor hotels verified via Google Places include The Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas (≈1 min walk (0.0 mi)), Texican Court, Valencia Collection (≈3 min walk (0.12 mi)), Holiday Inn Express & Suites Irving Conv Ctr - Las Colinas, an IHG Hotel (≈6 min walk (0.23 mi)). For event Emergency Action Plans (EAP), the nearest CMS Care Compare verified emergency hospital is Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Irving at 1901 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving, TX 75061 ((972) 579-8100).
*Source: Google Places + CMS Care Compare*
### What are the labor and exhibitor hand-carry rules at The Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas?
Texas is a Right-to-Work state. At The Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas in Irving, 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. The Westin Irving Convention (Irving) 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.
*Source: The Westin Irving Convention (Irving) Exhibitor & Operations Guidelines*
### Which hotels and private dining buyouts are closest to The Westin Irving Convention (Irving)?
The Westin Irving Convention (Irving) offers 6 verified corridor hotels nearby within a 10-minute walk/skybridge plus 5 vetted corridor steakhouses and full-venue buyouts. Federal FY 2027 GSA Per-Diem for Irving is $184/night lodging and $80/day M&IE.
*Source: Conventions.com Venue Corridor Audit*