Hotels and Rates

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.  Housing will open in Summer 2026.


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.

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.

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.

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.