Hotel Information

We understand that affordability and hotel rate options are key factors when planning your travel, which is why AEA is securing discounted room blocks at nearby hotels. Hotel reservations within the official AEA room block will be exclusively available to registered attendees of the Evaluation 2026 Conference.

All conference functions will take place at The Charlotte Convention Center, located at 501 S College St, Charlotte, NC 28202.

AEA has secured room blocks at the following hotels. 

Scam Warning: Please be aware of unauthorized emails and phone calls offering to book hotel reservations for Evaluation 2026.  Please do not book housing with any company that contacts you via email or phone as these companies are scams and not affiliated with AEA.  AEA is not responsible for reservations made with unofficial housing companies.  The links provided on this website is the only way to book your hotel reservation at the discounted AEA rate. If you receive a suspicious solicitation, please report it to info@eval.org


The Westin Charlotte

601 S College St
Charlotte, NC 28202

This hotel is conveniently located:

  • Connected to Charlotte Convention Center (partially outdoors)
  • Charlotte Douglas International Airport – 7 miles / 16-minute drive

AEA has secured a room block for a nightly rate of $295 plus applicable taxes for single and double occupancy.

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Hotel Cancellation Policy

The hotel requires all reservations to be guaranteed with a deposit equal to one night’s room and tax. Should you need to cancel your reservation, the hotel cancellation policy requires guests to cancel 72 hours before arrival to avoid a penalty of 1 nights room and tax. 

Cutoff Date

The group rate is available until Monday, October 19, or until the room block has filled, whichever comes first.


Sheraton & Le Meridien Charlotte Hotel Complex

555 S McDowell St., South Tower
Charlotte, NC 28204


Our attendee block will be split between The Sheraton & Le Meridien.  More information will be provided when housing opens.

This hotel is conveniently located:

  • 9-minute walk / .4 miles from the Charlotte Convention Center
  • Charlotte Douglas International Airport – 8 miles / 20-minute drive

AEA has secured a room block for a nightly rate of $249 plus applicable taxes for single and double occupancy.

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Hotel Cancellation Policy

The hotel requires all reservations to be guaranteed with a deposit equal to one night’s room and tax. Should you need to cancel your reservation, the hotel cancellation policy requires guests to cancel 72 hours before arrival to avoid a penalty of 1 nights room and tax. 

Cutoff Date

The group rate is available until Monday, October 19, or until the room block has filled, whichever comes first.
 


Hilton Charlotte Uptown 

222 E 3rd St.
Charlotte, NC 28202


The hotel is conveniently located:

  • Across the street from the convention center 
  • Charlotte Douglas International Airport – 7.4 miles / 18-minute drive

AEA has secured a room block for a nightly rate of $269 plus applicable taxes for single and double occupancy.

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Hotel Cancellation Policy

The hotel will not require an advance deposit. 

Cutoff Date

The group rate is available until Monday, October 19, or until the room block has filled, whichever comes first.