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Hosting a Conference or Event in Raleigh

Engine's inventory of conference hotels in Raleigh includes properties with significant meeting and event space, led by Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley with about 22,000 square feet of event space. Event planners and travel managers use this page to compare hotels by their conference facilities and book guest rooms for corporate events and large meetings. Attendees can also search and book their own rooms through Engine.

Raleigh draws corporate events and meetings across sectors including technology, life sciences, and higher education, and these hotels serve organizations of every size and industry, whether your team is attending a regional conference or you're planning a company-wide gathering. The hotels on this list offer meeting rooms and event space to accommodate groups large and small. You can search, compare, and book guest rooms at these properties on Engine. For a stay of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking; for 8 or fewer, you book self-serve. You can also find and request meeting and event space through Engine Spaces, Engine's venue product with access to thousands of venues.

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Same order as the list above, ranked by event space. Only reported space figures are shown; hotels whose space was estimated show a dash. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.

# Hotel Total event spaceMeeting roomsGuest roomsGuest rating
1 Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley 238,754 sq ft – 379 4.4 (1,003)
2 Raleigh Marriott City Center 15,000 sq ft 7 401 4.5 (1,017)
3 Renaissance Raleigh North Hills Hotel 11,093 sq ft 9 229 4.5 (1,000)
4 The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection 8,466 sq ft 8 164 4.5 (1,000)
5 Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Durham Airport Brier Creek 6,300 sq ft – 173 4.5 (1,436)
6 Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh /Crabtree Valley 6,049 sq ft – 149 4.7 (1,006)
7 Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh/Crabtree Valley 4,200 sq ft – 136 4.4 (1,161)
8 DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree Valley 4,100 sq ft – 176 4.4 (1,009)
9 DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Midtown, NC 3,300 sq ft – 130 4.2 (982)
10 Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown 2,528 sq ft 3 175 4.7 (763)
11 Aloft by Marriott Raleigh-Durham Airport Brier Creek 2,400 sq ft – 144 4.4 (1,003)
12 Aloft by Marriott Raleigh – 3 135 4.5 (1,000)
13 Residence Inn Raleigh-Durham Airport/Brier Creek – 3 128 4.6 (641)
14 Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Downtown – 3 126 4.4 (1,003)
15 Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station – 3 – 4.7 (1,098)

Frequently asked questions

What amenities can I expect at conference hotels in Raleigh?
Most properties on this list offer parking, wifi, and on-site dining, though specifics vary by hotel. Some also provide fitness centers and business services. Check each property's listing on Engine for details about what's included with your stay.
How do I book a room block for my conference attendees in Raleigh?
If you need 9 or more guest rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking for you. For 8 rooms or fewer, you can book directly through Engine's self-serve platform. Both options give you access to pre-negotiated rates and consolidated invoicing.
What should I compare when choosing where to host a large meeting?
Look at total event space, the number of meeting rooms, and whether there's a ballroom for general sessions. For example, the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley offers about 22,000 square feet of event space, while the Renaissance Raleigh North Hills Hotel has about 11,000 square feet across 9 meeting rooms. You can find and request meeting and event space for these and other venues through Engine Spaces.
How does billing work for a multi-room conference booking?
Engine provides consolidated invoicing, so you get one bill for all your rooms instead of managing individual charges. You'll have multiple payment options and there's no membership fee to use the platform.
What's the best way to get to Raleigh for a corporate event?
Most attendees fly into Raleigh-Durham International Airport, the airport serving the area, which is about a 20-minute drive from downtown. If you're hosting near the airport, you can book hotels closer to that area; if your event is downtown, the hotels on this list offer easy access to the city center and surrounding neighborhoods.

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