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University Plaza Hotel And Convention Center Springfield

333 John Q. Hammons Parkway, Springfield, MO, USA, 65806-2543
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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) TripAdvisor-Green Leaders Bronze Level

Venue Highlights

3D Event Space
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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
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Seasonal Availability

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High season
Sep 11 - Oct 31Jun 01 - Jul 31Mar 01 - Apr 30
Shoulder season
May 01 - May 31Aug 01 - Sep 10
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

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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

Expo Center AB Download PDF
Expo Center AB
Lake Room Breakouts (4) Download PDF
Lake Room Breakouts (4)
Grand Ballroom Download PDF
Grand Ballroom
Colorado B Download PDF
Colorado B
Kansas A, B & C Download PDF
Kansas A, B & C
Colorado A & B Download PDF
Colorado A & B

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
267
Single (1 bed)
128
Single (1 bed) rate
$69.00 - $139.00
Double (2 beds)
102
Double (2 beds) rate
$69.00 - $139.00
Suites
41
Tax rate
16.1%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 8.2 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Paid parking
( $15.00/day )
Street parking
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Springfield Cardinals Baseball
Springfield Cardinals Baseball
Recreation
1 blk
Springfield Cardinals AA Baseball, farm club for the St. Louis Cardinals. Games April-September each year. Group pricing available and very reasonable.
955 East Trafficway
Springfield, MO, US 65802
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Missouri State University
Missouri State University
University
3 blks
Missouri State University, formerly Southwest Missouri State University, is a public university in Springfield, Missouri. Founded in 1905 as the Fourth District Normal School, it is the state's second largest university campus by enrollment, with an official enrollment of 23,697 in the fall 2018 semester on the Springfield campus.
901 South National
Springfield, MO, US 65897
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Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium
Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium
Museum
3 mi
The Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium, also known as simply Wonders of Wildlife is a not-for-profit educational conservation-themed attraction in Springfield, Missouri. It is located adjacent to the Bass Pro Shops National headquarters, and is named for the Bass Pro Shops' founder. The 350,000 square foot facility consists of two major sections. The Wildlife Museum presents a series of immersive wildlife galleries containing taxidermied animals from around the world displayed in elaborate and detailed dioramas representing a variety of natural habitats, as well as historic artifacts, artwork, films, and special exhibits, including the Boone and Crockett Club's North American Heads and Horns Collection of big game mounts. The 1.5 Million gallon Aquarium showcases 35,000 individual fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals in a series of themed areas including an ocean shipwreck, Louisiana swamp, Ozark forest, and the Amazon rain-forest.
500 West Sunshine Street
Springfield, MO, US 65807
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Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
Historical landmark
16 mi
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield at 6424 West Farm Road 182 near Republic, Missouri, preserves the site of the Battle of Wilson's Creek. Fought on August 10, 1861, it was the first major American Civil War engagement west of the Mississippi River. The Confederate's failure to exploit their victory here resulted in keeping Missouri in the Union. Major features include a 5-mile automobile tour loop, the restored 1852 Ray House, and "Bloody Hill," the scene of the major battle. The site is located just southwest of the city of Springfield, in southwestern Missouri.
6424 West Farm Road 182
Republic, MO, US 65738
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Dickerson Park Zoo
Dickerson Park Zoo
Park
6 mi
Dickerson Park Zoo is a zoological park located in Springfield, Missouri that has more than 500 animals that represent 160 different species. It is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums since 1986.
1401 West Norton Road
Springfield, MO, US 65803
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Jordan Valley Park
Jordan Valley Park
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
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
Drury University
University
4 blks
Drury University, formerly Drury College and originally Springfield College, is a private liberal arts college in Springfield, Missouri. The university enrolls about 1,600 undergraduates, 450 graduate students in six master's programs, and 3,160 students in the College of Continuing Professional Studies.
900 West Benton Ave
Springfield, MO, US 65802
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Fantastic Caverns
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
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

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Sustainable Practices

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Diversity and Inclusion

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Health and Safety

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