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Prepare for your visit to beautiful Charlotte, North Carolina! Don’t miss these hotel discounts and opportunities to experience the queen city.


Venue: Sheraton Charlotte Hotel

Located in the city’s lively Uptown district, the Sheraton Charlotte hotel is just a 5-minutes walk from the Charlotte Convention Center. Centrally located near dining, shopping, and entertainment options, it’s only 7 miles from Charlotte Douglas International Airport and an 8-minute drive from downtown.   

Easily get from your room to the action at the Forum. After hours, dine in style at one of the hotel’s restaurants, enjoy views of the Uptown skyline, keep active with the on-site fitness center, or take a dip in the indoor and outdoor pools. 

Book your hotel room at the Sheraton Charlotte Hotel with our special room rate of $189 per night. This rate is valid through Monday, May 6, 2024, or until sold out. This room block will likely sell out before May 6, so please make your reservation as soon as possible.  

If you choose to stay longer, the room block prices extend three days before and three days after the Forum.

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Getting There
Arriving by Air

The Sheraton is located 7 miles from Charlotte Douglas International Airport

555 South McDowell Street, South Tower
Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204
704.372.4100

Public Transit

Directions: 

  1. From the airport terminal, take the #5 Inbound bus to the Charlotte Transportation Center (15 stops, 27 minutes). 
    • Buses run approximately every 30 minutes. 
  2. From the Charlotte Transportation Center, walk 0.7 miles to the hotel or take the #6 Outbound bus to 3rd St and McDowell St (3 stops, 4 minutes). Walk 0.1 miles to the hotel. 

Fare:  $2.20 per trip (request a transfer). Use exact change or download the mobile app, CATS-Pass, to pay by credit card. 

Bus Schedules are available here. 
CATS Transit recommends Google Maps for trip planning. However, Google’s directions should be confirmed against their published bus schedules. 

Carpooling in Taxis or Personal Vehicles

Connect on our event carpool page to share taxis to/from the Charlotte Airport to the Sheraton Hotel. There is also an option for locals to carpool from their work or home to the Sheraton. The carpool page link will be included in your registration confirmation email.  

Hired Cars

Taxis are available curbside at the baggage claim level. The estimated fare is $35. Uber/Lyft riders should meet their drivers at zone 4 on the baggage claim level. The estimated fare is $20. 

Driving

Self-parking at the hotel is $25 per day. Valet is $35 per day. Electric charging stations are available.