Overton Hotel & Conference Center

Overview

• Overton Hotel & Conference Center is a full-service hotel and conference facility (no saunas or spa areas mentioned) strategically located steps from Texas Tech University campus in Lubbock, Texas.
• Emphasizes West Texas hospitality with stylish accommodations, event spaces, and an energetic atmosphere centered around Texas Tech Red Raiders game days, live music, and local events.
• Overall experience: Vibrant and family-friendly, especially during football season with Wreck 'Em Alley tailgates featuring live music, patio games, cash bars, and game-day menus; blends small-town charm with modern amenities for travelers, fans, groups, and event planners.

Features & Amenities

• Expansive event spaces including:
  • Sunset Ballroom (11,250 sq ft, 25’ ceilings; up to 1,200 theater-style, 750 banquet).
  • Horizon Ballroom (3,800 sq ft; divisible into A/B/C sections).
  • Canyon Room, boardrooms (e.g., CH Foundation, Moody Foundation for 12-person conferences).
  • Prefunction areas (1st/2nd floor, up to 1,300 sq ft).
• Dining at Pecan Grill: On-site restaurant/lounge with Texas-inspired menus (breakfast skillets, burgers, steaks, salads); room service available.
• Game-day facilities: Wreck 'Em Alley (spacious pre-function/patio area for mingling, food, live music 3 hours pre-kickoff to post-game).
• Other perks: Valet parking (in packages), proximity to stadiums/arenas, VIP insider newsletter for promotions/events.
• Technology/Accessibility: RFP forms, online booking, accessibility page (details not specified).

Services

• Accommodations: Standard/Preferred rooms and suites; packages like Pecan Grill ($30 credit), Romance (champagne, strawberries, breakfast in bed, late checkout), Date Night ($50 voucher, valet, late checkout).
• Dining & Catering: Full breakfast ($8-$18), lounge starters ($14-$34), dinner mains ($28-$48, e.g., ribeye, salmon), desserts ($10-$14); room service with surcharges.
• Events & Meetings: Banquets, weddings, corporate/sports groups; dedicated sales team (e.g., Shannon Baker for marketing, Starmie Smith for weddings); capacity charts for various setups.
• Game-Day Experiences: Pre/post-game parties, live music (e.g., Bo Garza), vendor bars, Double T 97.3 recaps.
• Other: Job opportunities (housekeeping $14/hr, servers $3+$tips), contact forms, Lubbock attractions guide (museums, wineries, sports venues).

Pricing

• Hotel Packages:
  • Pecan Grill Package: $30 credit for Standard/Preferred rooms/suites.
  • Romance/Date Night: Includes champagne/strawberries, breakfast, $50 voucher, late 1pm checkout (rates not specified).
• Dining Examples:
  • Breakfast: Avocado Toast $16, Build-Your-Own Skillet $18, Waffle $12.
  • Lounge/Dinner: Charcuterie $34, Tenderloin Burger $18, Ribeye $48, Filet $45.
  • Room Service: Adds $3 delivery + 20% service charge + taxes.
• Jobs: Entry-level $12-$16/hr + tips; supervisory DOE up to $70k.
• No standard room rates listed.

Location & Hours

• Location: Lubbock, TX; 0.7 miles from Jones AT&T Stadium, steps from Texas Tech campus (e.g., 12-min walk to stadium, near Dan Law Field, Sports Performance Center).
  • Ideal for Red Raiders fans, visitors exploring Buddy Holly sites, wineries, shopping (South Plains Mall 5.8 miles).
• Operating Hours: Not explicitly stated.
  • Game days: Events start 3 hours pre-kickoff, continue post-game.
  • Dining/Room Service: Breakfast/lunch all day; mains 5-10pm; lounge ongoing.
  • Contact: 806.776.7011 (General Manager Kurt Metcalf).

Notes

• What makes it special: Premier Texas Tech game-day hub – Wreck 'Em Alley hosts Lubbock’s “biggest party in town” with family-friendly tailgates, live music, custom menus (buffalo wings, pizzas); strong athletic ties (Texas Tech logos, vendor lists).
• Unique Differentiators: Comprehensive event infrastructure (56 exhibit booths possible), dedicated sales team for sports/weddings/corporate, Pecan Grill’s Texas flair (e.g., smoked brisket, Dr. Pepper BBQ). No saunas/spa facilities noted; focus on conferences, hospitality, and local music/sports scene.
• Additional perks: Free Lubbock guides (wineries like McPherson Cellars, parks); equal opportunity employer with open positions.