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100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT, USA, 06103
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About us
The Connecticut Convention Center is the Northeast's most ideal location for trade shows, conventions and business meetings or any occasion that demands a dramatic riverfront setting. Conveniently attached to the 409 room Hartford Marriott Downtown and just steps from Downtown Hartford, the Connecticut Convention Center overlooks the beautiful Connecticut River at Adriaen’s Landing, the city’s exciting new riverfront district. With over 140,000 square feet of exhibition space, a 40,000 square foot ballroom and 25,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, the Connecticut Convention Center is the largest convention facility between New York and Boston. The Connecticut Convention Center offers total coverage from start to finish with every event. Our professional Sales Associates will ensure your event’s success and exceed your expectations for personal service, from planning to follow-up for Event Planners, Exhibitors and Attendees alike.
Venue Details
ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built2005
Renovated2016
Total meeting space540,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms409
Venue typeConvention center
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Internet access
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite security
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
- Train
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Staging area
Room features and guest services
- Internet access
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite security
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
- Train
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
540,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
140,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
21
Second largest room
80,000 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
140,000 sq. ft.
Seating capacity
3,276
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
540,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
140,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
21
Second largest room
80,000 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
140,000 sq. ft.
Seating capacity
3,276
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | Banquet rounds | Theater | Classroom | Crescent rounds (Cabaret) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
140,000 sq. ft. 386 x 426 sq. ft. | 30 ft. | 9571 | 9089 | 9571 | 6817 | - | |
80,000 sq. ft. 386 x 246 sq. ft. | 30 ft. | 5307 | 5052 | 5307 | 3789 | - | |
60,000 sq. ft. 386 x 186 sq. ft. | 30 ft. | 4210 | 3971 | 4210 | 2978 | - | |
40,000 sq. ft. - | 30 ft. | 3276 | 1860 | 3276 | 1728 | - | |
11,695 sq. ft. - | 30 ft. | 793 | 480 | 793 | 504 | - | |
16,610 sq. ft. - | 30 ft. | 1220 | 810 | 1220 | 800 | - | |
11,695 sq. ft. - | 30 ft. | 793 | 480 | 793 | 504 | - | |
28,305 sq. ft. - | 30 ft. | 2196 | 1380 | 2196 | 1322 | - | |
28,305 sq. ft. - | 30 ft. | 2196 | 1380 | 2196 | 1322 | - |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
409
Suites
8
Total guest rooms
409
Suites
8
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
12 mi
Distance from airport 12 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
Valet parking
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Bus parking
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Connecticut Convention Center Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the Connecticut Convention Center regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Connecticut Convention Center's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does Connecticut Convention Center have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No response.
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Connecticut Convention Center and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Connecticut Convention Center's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.
Health and Safety
Were practices at Connecticut Convention Center developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does Connecticut Convention Center clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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