The recent expansion has made the Phoenix Convention Center into a great place to host large conventions and they can definitely fit a lot of people into the various halls. We came here for Phoenix Comicon and were very impressed with the facilities.
However, I have to take away a couple of stars for the food pricing. $12 for a hotdog and chips? WTF??? I could eat cheaper at the D-Backs game across the street. I actually thought the worst food price rip-offs in town were at the Phoenix Zoo, but after last weekend I'd say the Phoenix Convention Center takes the cake.
Luckily, there are plenty of other places to eat in the downtown area, so despite the kids complaining, we walked a block to Majerle's and had a nice lunch with more food at a better price.
Enjoy the Convention Center, just don't plan to eat there.