Raleigh United States
Raleigh sits at the heart of the Research Triangle, alongside Durham and Chapel Hill, with North Carolina State University, Duke, and UNC contributing to a dense cluster of research institutions and technology companies. The city is a practical and affordable conference destination: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) has direct flights to most major US cities and select international hubs, and the downtown Raleigh Convention Center is well-served by a cluster of hotels within walking distance. The downtown core along Fayetteville Street has grown significantly in the past decade, with a solid restaurant and bar scene, the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, and the North Carolina Museum of History both within easy walking distance of the convention center. Raleigh is significantly cheaper than comparable east coast cities - hotel rates, food, and transport costs are well below the major coastal metros, making it an efficient destination for conference attendees on a budget.
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Our picks in Raleigh
A curated selection of hotels chosen for location, value, and fit for conference travellers.
AC Hotel by Marriott Raleigh Downtown
120 West Martin Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Modern European-inspired Marriott brand a short walk from Fayetteville Street, with a rooftop bar and sleek design aesthetic - a good fit...
Raleigh Marriott City Center
500 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Full-service Marriott directly connected to the Raleigh Convention Center via skybridge, with a rooftop pool and multiple dining options - the most...
Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown
616 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
All-suite extended-stay hotel 0.2 miles from the convention center, with complimentary hot breakfast and fully equipped kitchenettes - a solid mid-range pick...
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
421 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Traditional four-star business hotel one block from the convention center, with a full-service restaurant and large conference facilities of its own -...
Tempo by Hilton Raleigh Downtown
308 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
Boutique-leaning Hilton brand aimed at a younger tech crowd, with a rooftop bar and a 10-minute walk to the convention center -...
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