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John S. Knight Center
77 East Mill Street, Akron, OH, USA, 44308
Venue Details
ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built-
Renovated-
Total meeting space123,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Venue typeConvention center
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Internet access
- View (urban)
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite security
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Video conference
Transportation
- Bus
- Taxi
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Piano
- Portable walls
- Staging area
Room features and guest services
- Internet access
- View (urban)
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite security
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Video conference
Transportation
- Bus
- Taxi
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Piano
- Portable walls
- Staging area
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
123,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
28,640 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
23
Second largest room
11,678 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
28,000 sq. ft.
Seating capacity
2,800
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
123,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
28,640 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
23
Second largest room
11,678 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
28,000 sq. ft.
Seating capacity
2,800
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | Banquet rounds | Theater | Classroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Exhibt hall 1 & 2 | 28,640 sq. ft. 160 x 179 sq. ft. | 35 ft. | 2800 | 1440 | 2800 | 1050 |
Goodyear Rooms | 11,678 sq. ft. 117 x 102 sq. ft. | 20 ft. | 900 | 630 | 900 | 424 |
Harvey S. Firestone Room | 1,653 sq. ft. 28.5 x 30 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 120 | 80 | 120 | 60 |
OMNOVA | 1,740 sq. ft. 30 x 58 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 120 | 80 | 120 | 64 |
B.F. Goodrich Room | 1,740 sq. ft. 30 x 58 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 120 | 80 | 120 | 64 |
Bridgestone/Firestone Room | 1,740 sq. ft. 30 x 58 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 120 | 80 | 120 | 64 |
Karl S. Hay Room | 1,740 sq. ft. 30 x 58 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 120 | 80 | 120 | 64 |
Foundation Room | 1,566 sq. ft. 27 x 58 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 120 | 80 | 120 | 58 |
Telxon Room | 340 sq. ft. 16.3 x 21 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 30 | 16 | 30 | 12 |
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
4.3 mi
Distance from airport 4.3 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
Street parking
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Sustainable Practices
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Health and Safety
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Does John S. Knight 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.
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