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Getting Married in North Carolina

Planning a celebration in North Carolina means finding the right venue and making sure out-of-town guests have a place to stay. This list ranks wedding hotels in North Carolina by their reception and event space, all bookable through Engine. The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa in Asheville leads with about 18,000 square feet in its Grand Ballroom, room for up to 2,200 people, 24 event spaces, and 513 guest rooms.

North Carolina offers everything from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the coastal shores, and these hotels are spread across the state's cities to match wherever you envision your celebration. The hotels on this list provide ballrooms, banquet space, and guest rooms for out-of-town family and friends. You can search, compare, and book guest rooms at these properties on Engine, and for a block of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking. The hotel's event space for your reception can be booked through Engine Spaces, Engine's free marketplace of hotel meeting and event spaces across the U.S. and Canada, or arranged with the hotel directly.

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Compare wedding hotels in North Carolina

Same order as the list above: ranked by event space, with a tilt toward hotels that list wedding services, a reception hall, or banquet space. Space and amenity details come from each hotel's own records. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.

# Hotel CityLargest event spaceMax occupancyEvent spacesGuest roomsGuest rating
1 The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa Asheville 17,760 sq ft 2,200 24 513 4.7 (1,002)
2 The Westin Charlotte Charlotte 16,276 sq ft 2,071 23 700 4.6 (1,000)
3 Durham Marriott City Center Durham 15,496 sq ft 2,000 9 190 4.4 (885)
4 Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination Cherokee 13,801 sq ft 1,500 11 1,108 4.3 (3,629)
5 Grandover Resort & Spa, a Wyndham Grand Hotel Greensboro 13,000 sq ft 1,400 29 247 4.5 (1,045)
6 Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Durham Research Triangle Cary 12,800 sq ft 1,800 10 273 4.4 (1,000)
7 Hilton Charlotte Airport Charlotte 11,400 sq ft 1,600 52 275 4.4 (1,767)
8 Holiday Inn Greenville by IHG Greenville 12,000 sq ft 603 7 170 4.4 (1,003)
9 Hilton Charlotte Uptown Charlotte 11,250 sq ft 1,150 32 400 4.4 (1,556)
10 Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley Raleigh 10,500 sq ft 800 28 379 4.4 (1,003)
11 Hilton Greenville Greenville 10,152 sq ft 1,260 6 142 4.4 (579)
12 Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport/RTP Durham 10,080 sq ft 1,400 12 331 4.3 (1,002)
13 Sea Trail Golf Resort & Convention Center Sunset Beach 10,146 sq ft 1,126 9 400 3.5 (87)
14 Raleigh Marriott City Center Raleigh 9,248 sq ft 1,000 15 401 4.5 (1,028)
15 Charlotte Marriott City Center Charlotte 9,108 sq ft 1,000 19 446 4.4 (1,001)
16 Village Inn Clemmons/Winston Salem, Trademark by Wyndham Clemmons 9,000 sq ft 650 9 144 4.2 (1,000)
17 DoubleTree by Hilton New Bern Riverfront New Bern 8,694 sq ft 869 14 171 4.2 (1,000)
18 Embassy Suites by Hilton Greensboro Airport Greensboro 8,704 sq ft 1,200 15 219 4.1 (1,619)
19 Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel Asheville 8,085 sq ft 1,000 13 278 4.4 (1,002)
20 Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club Durham 7,684 sq ft 900 30 271 4.7 (1,000)
21 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Raleigh - Brownstone - University Raleigh 7,788 sq ft 700 9 – –
22 Omni Charlotte Hotel Charlotte 7,320 sq ft 800 25 373 4.4 (2,435)
23 DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center Charlotte 7,500 sq ft 250 10 296 4.2 (1,679)
24 Sheraton Chapel Hill Hotel Chapel Hill 7,020 sq ft 700 25 168 4.2 (1,174)
25 Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville by IHG Asheville 7,000 sq ft 1,600 15 272 4.0 (1,103)
26 Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Ayrsley Charlotte 7,000 sq ft 650 23 170 4.6 (1,316)
27 Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Fayetteville Fayetteville 7,200 sq ft 550 10 148 4.4 (1,001)
28 Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel Charlotte 7,002 sq ft 900 23 222 4.4 (1,343)
29 The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte Charlotte 7,035 sq ft 550 10 146 4.5 (321)
30 Hilton Charlotte University Place Charlotte 6,158 sq ft 785 38 393 4.4 (1,566)
31 The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte Charlotte 6,230 sq ft 600 43 244 4.7 (1,024)
32 Great Wolf Lodge Concord Concord 6,600 sq ft 600 8 402 4.4 (1,002)
33 Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Wilmington 5,978 sq ft 1,000 41 272 4.1 (1,709)
34 Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club Southern Pines 6,240 sq ft 624 21 71 4.1 (7)
35 Marriott Greensboro Downtown Greensboro 6,208 sq ft 750 15 281 4.3 (1,001)
36 Radisson Hotel Charlotte Airport Charlotte 6,336 sq ft 784 6 91 3.5 (2,866)
37 Winston-Salem Marriott Winston-Salem 5,390 sq ft 2,700 18 319 4.3 (762)
38 Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh /Crabtree Valley Raleigh 5,720 sq ft 600 11 149 4.7 (1,002)
39 JB Duke Hotel Durham 5,450 sq ft 540 17 198 4.7 (725)
40 Embassy Suites Hotel Winston-Salem Winston-Salem 5,500 sq ft 200 5 146 3.6 (1,000)
41 Renaissance Raleigh North Hills Hotel Raleigh 5,430 sq ft 500 12 229 4.5 (1,002)
42 DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront Atlantic Beach 5,400 sq ft 800 10 200 4.1 (1,000)
43 The Inn at River Landing Wallace 5,250 sq ft 500 6 70 4.6 (520)
44 Wyndham Garden Greensboro Greensboro 4,900 sq ft 428 14 193 3.7 (3,256)
45 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlotte Uptown Charlotte 4,854 sq ft 320 13 196 4.3 (1,223)
46 Holiday Inn Express Wilkesboro by IHG Wilkesboro 5,000 sq ft 500 6 100 4.5 (601)
47 Beaufort Hotel NC Beaufort 4,378 sq ft 480 9 133 4.7 (1,001)
48 Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte Waverly Charlotte 4,380 sq ft 455 7 129 4.6 (574)
49 Best Western Plus University Inn Winston-Salem 4,226 sq ft 450 10 190 4.1 (32)
50 Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center Winston-Salem 4,277 sq ft 300 4 146 4.2 (2,439)

Frequently asked questions

What amenities do wedding hotels in North Carolina typically offer for guests?
Most of these hotels provide parking, wifi, and on-site dining, and many offer airport shuttles or easy access to local transit. Specific amenities vary by property, so it's worth confirming what each hotel includes when you book. Some hotels also have pools, fitness centers, and room service for out-of-town guests who arrive early or stay after the celebration.
How does billing work when I reserve a block of rooms for wedding guests?
Engine offers consolidated invoicing, so you can manage the room block under one account with multiple payment options and no membership fee. For a block of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the booking. For 8 or fewer rooms, you can book self-serve through the platform.
Can Engine help with both guest rooms and the reception space?
Yes. For guest rooms, Engine Groups coordinates blocks of 9 or more rooms, and smaller bookings are self-serve. The hotel's event and reception space can be searched and booked through Engine Spaces, Engine's free marketplace of hotel meeting and event spaces across the U.S. and Canada, or you can arrange it with the hotel directly. Catering, AV, and other wedding services are handled with the hotel or outside vendors.
What should I look for in a hotel for my wedding?
Focus on reception and banquet space that fits your guest count, enough rooms for out-of-town guests, and ideally some getting-ready space for the wedding party. The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa in Asheville offers about 18,000 square feet in its Grand Ballroom and 24 event spaces, while The Westin Charlotte has about 16,000 square feet and 23 event spaces. On-site catering, coordination, and amenities vary by property.
How far in advance should I book a room block for my wedding?
For a wedding, it's smart to reserve your room block six to twelve months out, especially if your date falls during peak season or a popular weekend. Booking early gives your guests more options and locks in your preferred hotel. If you're planning a smaller celebration or off-season event, three to six months is often enough.

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