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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) 2025 The Official Community's Choice Awards Finalist 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

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Feb 14, 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
May 3, 2026 - May 4, 2026
May 9, 2026 - May 11, 2026
May 14, 2026 - May 14, 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

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Convention Center Download PDF
Convention Center
Grand Ballroom Download PDF
Grand Ballroom
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Kansas C
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Illinois
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Texas Room

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%

Location

Getting Here

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

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Shopping
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Sustainable Practices

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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:
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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.
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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.
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