Group and Event Travel in North Carolina

Harrah's Cherokee in Cherokee leads the biggest hotels you can book through Engine in North Carolina, with 1108 rooms. The Westin Charlotte in Charlotte (700 rooms) and the Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa in Asheville (513 rooms) follow. Teams and groups booking conferences and multi-day events choose these properties for the number of rooms they can hold at once.

Large-capacity hotels matter across North Carolina because conferences, corporate events, and group travel need properties that can seat and house a large group in one place, and the state's biggest hotels are spread from the mountains in Cherokee and Asheville to downtown Charlotte. Charlotte has grown into a center for banking and finance, while the Asheville and Cherokee areas draw steady tourism and event traffic tied to the mountains. These hotels serve organizations of every size and industry booking room blocks, not any single type of business. Engine lists these hotels alongside the rest of the state's inventory, and Engine Groups handles bookings of 9 or more rooms, while stays of 8 rooms or fewer are self-serve.

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Compare the biggest hotels in North Carolina

Same order as the list above: largest guest-room count first. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.

# Hotel CityGuest roomsGuest rating
1 Harrah's Cherokee Cherokee 1,108 4.3 (3,596)
2 The Westin Charlotte Charlotte 700 4.6 (1,003)
3 The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa Asheville 513 4.6 (1,005)
4 Charlotte Marriott City Center Charlotte 446 4.4 (1,002)
5 Great Wolf Lodge Concord Concord 402 4.4 (1,002)
6 Raleigh Marriott City Center Raleigh 401 4.5 (1,017)
7 Hilton Charlotte Uptown Charlotte 400 4.4 (1,555)
8 Sea Trail Golf Resort & Convention Center Sunset Beach 400 3.5 (87)
9 Hilton Charlotte University Place Charlotte 393 4.4 (1,479)
10 Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley Raleigh 379 4.4 (1,003)
11 Omni Charlotte Hotel Charlotte 373 4.4 (2,455)
12 Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport/RTP Durham 331 4.3 (1,003)
13 Winston-Salem Marriott Winston-Salem 319 4.3 (758)
14 Millennium Hotel Durham Durham 316 3.4 (2,034)
15 DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center Charlotte 296 4.2 (1,782)
16 Marriott Greensboro Downtown Greensboro 281 4.3 (1,003)
17 A Place at the Beach Atlantic Beach 279 4.2 (352)
18 Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel Asheville 278 4.4 (1,004)
19 Hilton Charlotte Airport Charlotte 275 4.4 (1,749)
20 Embassy Suites Hotel Charlotte Charlotte 274 4.1 (1,639)
21 Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Durham Research Triangle Cary 273 4.4 (1,006)
22 Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville by IHG Asheville 272 4.0 (1,023)
23 Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Wilmington 272 4.1 (1,681)
24 Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club Durham 271 4.7 (1,000)
25 Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark Charlotte 264 4.4 (1,001)
26 High Point Arcadia Inn High Point 252 3.0 (94)
27 Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown Charlotte 250 4.4 (1,279)
28 DoubleTree Raleigh Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park Durham 249 4.5 (1,000)
29 Grandover Resort & Spa, a Wyndham Grand Hotel Greensboro 247 4.6 (1,063)
30 Fontana Village Resort Fontana Dam 244 4.2 (367)
31 The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte Charlotte 244 4.7 (1,028)
32 The Westin Raleigh-Durham Airport Raleigh 236 4.7 (357)
33 Renaissance Raleigh North Hills Hotel Raleigh 229 4.5 (1,000)
34 UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel & Conference Center Charlotte 226 4.5 (687)
35 Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree Raleigh 225 4.4 (1,195)
36 Marriott Raleigh Durham Research Triangle Park Durham 225 4.5 (1,004)
37 Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel Charlotte 222 4.4 (1,223)
38 Embassy Suites by Hilton Greensboro Airport Greensboro 219 4.1 (1,516)
39 Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel by IHG Charlotte 217 4.7 (1,004)
40 Ramada Plaza Charlotte/s End Charlotte 215 2.2 (10)
41 Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward Charlotte 211 4.6 (1,800)
42 The Inn on Biltmore Estate Asheville 210 4.8 (1,001)
43 Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate Asheville 208 4.8 (1,006)
44 DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Raleigh - Durham Durham 203 4.4 (1,309)
45 Holiday Inn Raleigh Downtown Capital Raleigh 203 3.7 (30)
46 DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront Atlantic Beach 200 4.1 (1,007)
47 Holiday Inn Charlotte Airport by IHG Charlotte 200 4.1 (1,062)
48 Charlotte Marriott SouthPark Charlotte 199 4.4 (1,000)
49 Clarion Hotel Fayetteville 198 –

Frequently asked questions

How far in advance should I book a large hotel in North Carolina for a group?
For a block of rooms at properties like Harrah's Cherokee or The Westin Charlotte, start your search at least four to six weeks out during peak seasons and three to four weeks for off-peak travel. If your stay requires 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the booking; for 8 rooms or fewer, you can book self-serve on the platform. Earlier booking gives you better availability and often better rates, especially at high-capacity properties.
What amenities do the biggest hotels in North Carolina usually have?
Large hotels across the state typically offer meeting and event space, on-site dining, fitness centers, and parking, though specifics vary by property. Hotels like The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa and The Westin Charlotte often include business centers and flexible event rooms. Amenities differ, so confirm what each property offers during your search on Engine.
How does billing work if my team books hotels across multiple North Carolina cities?
Engine provides consolidated invoicing, so you receive one invoice even when bookings span Charlotte, Asheville, Cherokee, or other cities. The platform offers multiple payment options and no membership fee. This setup simplifies accounting and expense tracking for travel managers handling recurring or multi-location trips.
What makes a hotel one of the biggest in North Carolina?
Room count and capacity define the largest properties you can book in the state. Harrah's Cherokee leads the list with 1108 rooms, followed by The Westin Charlotte at 700 rooms and The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa at 513 rooms. Hotels in this range can accommodate large groups, conferences, and teams traveling together.
Which North Carolina cities have the most large hotels?
Charlotte, Asheville, and Cherokee tend to have the highest-capacity properties in the state. The Westin Charlotte offers 700 rooms in the city center, while Harrah's Cherokee provides 1108 rooms in the western mountains and The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa has 513 rooms in Asheville. Each location serves different traveler needs, from urban business trips to mountain retreats.