VAI Resort Connected & Adjoining Headquarters Hotels
| Headquarters Hotel | Total Rooms | Max Group Commit | Walk / Connection to VAI Resort | In-Hotel Meeting Space | Typical Group Rate Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAI Resort | 1,100 Rooms | Up to 495 peak rooms | 1–4 min walk / connected corridor | 90,000 sq. ft. | $214–$284/night |
| Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel | 324 Rooms | Up to 146 peak rooms | 4–8 min convention corridor walk | 70,583 sq. ft. | $214–$284/night |
Walkable Convention Hotels, Private Dining Buyouts (3) & Local Suppliers
Select your target exhibit hall below to recalculate door-to-door walking minutes, skybridge or transit connections, and nearby buyout restaurants.
| Hotel Property & Transit Access | Commute to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | Show Rate vs. Off-Peak | Block Status | Room & Block Inquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hyatt Regency PhoenixDirectly Across 2nd St from PCC West 60-second walk across 2nd St to PCC West & Symphony Hall. | 1 min (~80m) to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$325/nt Off-peak: $189/nt | Limited (<15%) | |
 Sheraton Phoenix Downtown1 Block North of PCC North Building Arizona's largest hotel (1,003 rooms) 120 yards from PCC North registration. | 2 min (~160m) to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$339/nt Off-peak: $199/nt | Limited (<15%) | |
 Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel3-Min Walk West on Adams St Stylish urban convention hotel with rooftop pool & Dust Cutter saloon buyouts. | 3 min (~240m) to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$335/nt Off-peak: $195/nt | Limited (<15%) | |
 Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix (CityScape)4-Min Walk + Eden Rooftop Lounge Anchors CityScape dining plaza with open-air rooftop lounge. | 4 min (~320m) to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$359/nt Off-peak: $215/nt | Limited (<15%) |
Ask Anything About VAI Resort Specs, Union Rules, Hotels or Buyouts
Ask specific operational questions — hand-carry monitor limits, electrical & drayage rates, closest walkable hotels, or 30-person VIP dining buyouts.
Frequently Asked Questions (3)
Dates, credential pickup, exhibiting costs, labor rules, walkable hotels, and client dining.
AZ 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. VAI Resort 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.
VAI Resort offers 1,424+ 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 Glendale is $189/night lodging and $74/day M&IE.
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