UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel

With 226 guest rooms, the UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel & Conference Center opened in March 2021 as an $87 million, 173,000-square-foot project owned by the UNC Charlotte Endowment Fund and operated by Sage Hotel Management. The hotel sits on approximately four acres near the PORTAL Building at 9041 Robert D. Snyder Road, with direct access to the LYNX Blue Line. The LYNX light rail runs between the hotel and the Charlotte Convention Center in Uptown. Guest room options include five suites, among them the Chancellor Suite with sweeping views of the UNC Charlotte campus.

The conference center offers more than 20,000 square feet of event space, scenic outdoor venues, professional planning, and catering services for meetings, groups, and weddings. The largest venue is the 7,200-square-foot Crown Room, which holds up to 800 people for a stand-up reception. A 5,800-square-foot outdoor plaza with views of the UNC Charlotte campus provides additional outdoor event options. In total, the property has 9 dedicated event spaces supported by on-site catering.

Amenities

• Free in-room WiFi at speeds of 50+ Mbps throughout the property
• Golden Owl Tavern, an on-site restaurant serving regional tastes of the Carolinas, plus a lobby bar offering crafted cocktails
• Spa-like bathrooms with walk-in showers, upgraded technology, and designated workspaces in all guest rooms
• Electric vehicle charging station, paid on-site private parking, and valet parking available on-site
• Seasonal outdoor resort-style pool, 24-hour fitness center, business center, and express check-in/checkout
• Dry cleaning and valet laundry services, wheelchair-accessible fitness center and pool, and a comprehensive recycling policy

Event Facilities

• More than 20,000 square feet of total event space
• Crown Room: 7,200 square feet, capacity for up to 800 guests at a stand-up reception
• Outdoor Plaza: 5,800 square feet with open-air views of the UNC Charlotte campus
• 9 dedicated event spaces configurable for general sessions, banquets, and breakout formats
• Technologically sophisticated conference infrastructure supported in part by an $8 million City of Charlotte investment
• Full-service catering with vegetarian breakfast options and on-site culinary team through Golden Owl Tavern

Local Attractions

• University of North Carolina at Charlotte main campus, less than 1 minute on foot
• Shoppes at University Place, a 9-minute walk from the hotel
• PNC Music Pavilion, 3.1 miles away
• Charlotte Motor Speedway, approximately 4 miles away in Concord, North Carolina
• Concord Mills shopping center and Mint Museum Uptown within 10 miles
• UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, approximately 1 mile from the property

The UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel & Conference Center suits corporate room blocks, university-affiliated conferences, and large group events that need substantial meeting infrastructure alongside full guest accommodations. The LYNX Blue Line connection gives attendees a direct rail link to Uptown Charlotte , making it a practical base for groups arriving from Charlotte-Douglas International Airport or distributing across the metro. Engine users coordinating multi-night blocks for conventions, academic symposia, or weddings will find 226 rooms, 9 event spaces, and over 20,000 square feet of function space in a single property.