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333 John Q. Hammons Parkway, Springfield, MO, USA, 65806-2543
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About us
With a great location in the heart of southwest Missouri’s recreation, education and business centers, the University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield is the region’s premier venue for meetings and events. Featuring 35 meeting rooms, including 39,000 square feet of meeting space within the hotel itself and more than 122,000 square feet in the adjacent Springfield Expo Center, the University Plaza Springfield easily accommodates events of any size.Whether you’re hosting a family reunion, a banquet or a business meeting, you’re sure to find the perfect room.
Venue Details
ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1984
Renovated2009
Total meeting space214,675 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms267
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
AAA
Northstar
Awards
Industry awards
2023 AAA Inspector's Best of Housekeeping Award
2023 Best of SWMO - Event Venue (Bronze Level)
2025 The Official Community's Choice Awards Finalist
TripAdvisor-Green Leaders Bronze Level
Venue Highlights
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- All inclusive
- Extended stay
- Free airport shuttle
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Outside caterers allowed
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
- Spa or salon
- Whirlpool
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Piano
- Portable walls
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet (100 Mbps)
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- All inclusive
- Extended stay
- Free airport shuttle
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Outside caterers allowed
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Need dates
Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events
Dec 7, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Jan 15, 2026 - Jan 25, 2026
Jan 29, 2026 - Jan 31, 2026
Feb 9, 2026 - Feb 17, 2026
Feb 22, 2026 - Feb 26, 2026
Feb 28, 2026 - Mar 5, 2026
Mar 8, 2026 - Mar 11, 2026
Mar 17, 2026 - Mar 17, 2026
Mar 23, 2026 - Mar 25, 2026
Mar 27, 2026 - Apr 11, 2026
Apr 14, 2026 - Apr 15, 2026
Apr 19, 2026 - Apr 20, 2026
Seasonal Availability
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High season
Mar 01 - Apr 30Jun 01 - Jul 31Sep 11 - Oct 31
Shoulder season
Aug 01 - Sep 10May 01 - May 31
Low season
Nov 01 - Dec 31Jan 01 - Feb 29
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
214,675 sq. ft.
Largest room
45,000 sq. ft.
Space (private)
39,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
26
Second largest room
29,400 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
121,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
8,331 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
1,000 sq. ft.
Seating capacity
4,500
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
214,675 sq. ft.
Largest room
45,000 sq. ft.
Space (private)
39,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
26
Second largest room
29,400 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
121,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
8,331 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
1,000 sq. ft.
Seating capacity
4,500
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Meeting space
Meeting room floor plans
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
267
Single (1 bed)
128
Single (1 bed) rate
$99.00 - $139.00
Double (2 beds)
102
Double (2 beds) rate
$99.00 - $139.00
Suites
41
Tax rate
17.31%
Total guest rooms
267
Single (1 bed)
128
Single (1 bed) rate
$99.00 - $139.00
Double (2 beds)
102
Double (2 beds) rate
$99.00 - $139.00
Suites
41
Tax rate
17.31%
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
8.2 mi
Distance from airport 8.2 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Paid parking
( $15.00/day )
Street parking
Bus parking
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Missouri State University
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Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium
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6424 West Farm Road 182
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6 mi
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Springfield, MO, US 65803
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Park
2 blks
Jordan Valley Park, located in the heart of Springfield at 635 East Trafficway, is an urban meadow vast enough to find places for solitude and places to socialize. Growing from the collective vision of more than 300 citizens, this community gathering place was designed with a mixture of open spaces, buildings, water, meadows and playgrounds.
635 East Trafficway Street
Springfield, MO, US 65809
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Askinosie Chocolate
Shopping
2 mi
Askinosie Chocolate is a small batch bean to bar chocolate manufacturer located in Springfield, Missouri, sourcing 100% of their beans directly from the farmers. Shawn Askinosie, founder and chocolate maker, travels to regions of the Tanzania, the Philippines, Honduras, and Ecuador to work directly with the farmers and source cocoa beans for their chocolate.
514 East Commercial Street
Springfield, MO, US 65803
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Drury University
University
4 blks
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900 West Benton Ave
Springfield, MO, US 65802
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Fantastic Caverns
Recreation
11 mi
Fantastic Caverns is a show cave located in Springfield, Missouri, and the a cave in North America to offer a completely ride-through tour, which lasts 55 minutes and is held in a Jeep-drawn tram.
4872 North Farm Road 125
Springfield, MO, US 65803
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Discovery Center
Museum
2 blks
Hands on science museum for children. Groups welcomed! 2 blocks west of the Hotel, easy walk.
438 East St. Louis Street
Springfield, MO, US 65806
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University Plaza Hotel And Convention Center Springfield Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the University Plaza Hotel And Convention Center Springfield regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated University Plaza Hotel And Convention Center Springfield's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does University Plaza Hotel And Convention Center Springfield 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 University Plaza Hotel And Convention Center Springfield 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 University Plaza Hotel And Convention Center Springfield's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.
Health and Safety
Were practices at University Plaza Hotel And Convention Center Springfield 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 University Plaza Hotel And Convention Center Springfield 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.)?
No
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.
brent.parker@atriumhospitality.com
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