
Raleigh Convention Center · 5 Min Drive
Near the Convention Center
- Distance
- 0.3 mi
- Drive
- 5 minutes
- Route
- One straight street
- Parking
- On-site valet
Drive to the Show

The Raleigh Convention Center is just 0.3 miles from the hotel. Drive over for the first session, then head back to the tower during breaks. When sessions end, you’re well positioned to see more of downtown Raleigh.

The Commute
The Five-Minute Drive
0.3 Miles, One Straight Street
Getting to the Raleigh Convention Center is about as simple as it gets. Head straight down Salisbury Street and you’ll be at the convention center in about five minutes. No complicated directions required.
- Drive5 minutes
- Distance0.3 miles
- LunchFood hall, 4 min
- After hoursHigh Ground Lounge, 20th Floor
Built for Attendees
The Delegate’s Home Base
Conference days are busy enough. Stay close to the action and give yourself an easy place to return to between everything on the agenda.
Quick Drive to Sessions
The Raleigh Convention Center is about a five-minute drive away. Skip the shuttle and head over on your own schedule.
Work-Friendly Rooms
Catch up on work between events or prep for the next day. Each room gives you space to open the laptop and reliable Wi-Fi to stay connected.
Top-Floor Networking
Keep the conversation going after the day’s agenda wraps up. High Ground Lounge on the 20th floor offers cocktails and views across Raleigh.
Flexible Check-In & Out
Early check-in and late checkout may be available to better fit your event schedule. Ask our team about options for your stay.
Group Rates for Delegations
Bring the team and keep everyone in the same hotel. Our dedicated coordinator can help arrange a room block and custom group rates.
24/7 Fitness Center
Fit in a workout whenever your schedule allows. The fitness center is open around the clock.
Dinner on Foot
Leave the convention center and head straight to dinner. Fayetteville Street and the Warehouse District put plenty of options within walking distance.
On-Site Valet
Leave the car with valet during your stay. From the hotel, the convention center is an easy five-minute drive.
Raleigh Convention Center
Head straight down Salisbury Street and arrive in about five minutes. The convention center hosts major expos and trade shows throughout the year, all within an easy drive of the hotel.
Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts
Catch touring productions and other live performances just a few blocks away. The performing arts complex is about a five-minute drive from the hotel.
Martin Marietta Center
Memorial Auditorium anchors this downtown performing arts destination and hosts concerts and major productions year-round. It’s about a seven-minute drive from the hotel.
Red Hat Amphitheater
Add a concert to the itinerary without adding much travel time. This open-air venue is just a short drive from the hotel.

Direct Booking Privileges
Exclusive Advantages
Conference Weeks
Questions, Answered
Distances, blocks and the drive — book early for the big calendar weeks; the tower fills with badges fast.
About 0.3 miles — a five-minute drive down one straight street, door to door. You can be from your room to the exhibit floor before most attendees have found their badges.
Yes — on-site valet at the entrance on Hillsborough St. Most event guests never use it: the convention center is a five-minute drive from the front desk, and everything in between is on foot.
Yes — we build room blocks for delegations, exhibitor crews and company contingents, with one coordinator for the whole roster. Mention the event and your dates when you reach out.
As soon as your calendar is set — headline expos and trade shows fill downtown hotels months out, and the walkable ones go first. Early bookers get the tower; late bookers get a ride-share budget.
High Ground Lounge has become the unofficial networking floor for conference weeks — then Fayetteville Street and the Warehouse District are steps away for dinner.