Waterfront Conference Center Connected & Adjoining Headquarters Hotels
| Headquarters Hotel | Total Rooms | Max Group Commit | Walk / Connection to Waterfront Conference Center | In-Hotel Meeting Space | Typical Group Rate Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Showboat Hotel Atlantic City | 782 Rooms | Up to 352 peak rooms | 1–4 min walk / connected corridor | 174,300 sq. ft. | $160–$230/night |
| Hard Rock Hotel & Casino | 2,000 Rooms | Up to 900 peak rooms | 4–8 min convention corridor walk | 151,936 sq. ft. | $160–$230/night |
| Harrah's Resort Atlantic City | 2,584 Rooms | Up to 1,163 peak rooms | 4–8 min convention corridor walk | 149,000 sq. ft. | $160–$230/night |
Walkable Convention Hotels, Private Dining Buyouts (4) & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Showboat Hotel Atlantic CityConnected HQ Anchor Features 174,300 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 2 min (~160m) to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$268/nt Off-peak: $198/nt | Available | |
 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino4-Min Corridor Walk Features 151,936 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 4 min (~320m) to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$239/nt Off-peak: $177/nt | Available | |
 Harrah's Resort Atlantic City9-Min Corridor WalkPer-Diem Friendly Features 149,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 9 min (~720m) to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$214/nt Off-peak: $156/nt | Available | |
 Tropicana Atlantic City11-Min Corridor WalkPer-Diem Friendly Features 110,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 11 min (~880m) to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$210/nt Off-peak: $149/nt | Available | |
 Ocean Casino Resort13-Min Corridor WalkPer-Diem Friendly Features 100,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 13 min (~1040m) to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$213/nt Off-peak: $149/nt | Available | |
 Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa15-Min Corridor WalkPer-Diem Friendly Features 87,402 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 15 min (~1200m) to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$216/nt Off-peak: $149/nt | Available |
Ask Anything About Waterfront Conference Center 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.
Atlantic City Union Labor Jurisdiction. Exhibitors may hand-carry small pop-up materials in a single trip without dollies; crated dock freight, forklift drayage, overhead rigging, and electrical distribution route through official facility and show contractors. Waterfront Conference Center Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Union Jurisdiction): 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.
Waterfront Conference Center offers 15,398+ convention corridor rooms within a 10-minute walk/skybridge plus 4 vetted corridor steakhouses and full-venue buyouts. Federal FY 2027 GSA Per-Diem for Atlantic City is $135/night lodging and $64/day M&IE.
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Other Atlantic City Convention & Buyout Venues
All Venues →- Bally's Atlantic City53,337 sq. ft. • Union Jurisdiction
- Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa87,402 sq. ft. • Union Jurisdiction
- Caesars Atlantic City28,000 sq. ft. • Union Jurisdiction
- Hard Rock Hotel & Casino151,936 sq. ft. • Union Jurisdiction
- Harrah's Resort Atlantic City149,000 sq. ft. • Union Jurisdiction
- Ocean Casino Resort100,000 sq. ft. • Union Jurisdiction
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