Charlotte Convention Center

I worked a promotion here during CIAA for the 3×3 Basket ball tournament. Yes there was room for a basketball game & then a ton of space for vendors & standing room. Super clean, modern & well staffed.
There’s a Starbucks in here!
If you are here for CIAA weekend or any major city event, consider taking the Lynx Light Rail. Parking is extremely limited & cost anywhere from $ 15 – 30. The light rail is right behind the convention center & only costs $ 2.25. Thank me Later!!!

I came here for the Lego Kids Fest, and as intimidating as that sounds, the convention center staff and the Lego associates kept this event running smoothly. The convention center is very clean and easily accessible for anyone wanting to come in and visit, with elevators and escalators located everywhere for you to use. With a Starbucks located inside, as well as a Bojangles, you really wouldn’t have to go too far for all of your basic needs.

This convention center is large enough for any event. I worked a car show at this venue and it was very convenient. It fit the expectations any convention center should. It’s right by many restaurants and hotels so it is walking distance to pretty much and thing you need.

This is a nice convention center and what makes it the best is that it is in downtown Charlotte. Lots of fun places to go and great restaurants all around.

I rarely give places five stars, I feel like it negates the idea of a five star rating, but I was tempted. I never went to the Charlotte Convention Center prior to November of 2014, so I can’t speak for past reviews, but it seems to me the Convention center has been modernized, and thanks to some new ballrooms in the NASCAR plaza next door, expanded greatly. I was there for the Charlotte International Auto Show in November (don’t ask why I decided to write this today) and the main exhibition hall was incredibly large. Yes, I’m sure there are bigger ones somewhere else, the transplants in this town will be the first to tell you that, but frankly, in regards to location, and not to mention close proximity to not only the central bus terminal, but also the Lynx Blue Line (which runs through the convention center!) the CCC is probably one of the best urban convention centers out there. My only complaint is the lack of an attached hotel. I do want to make clear though, there are literally dozens or accommodations nearby, but nothing on site or accessible via sky-​walk. If you insist on not utilizing the light rail or bus, there is parking available nearby. Especially on weekends where you may be lucky and locate a street spot for free. During the week I’d recommend keeping it in a deck and leaving it there until you’re done. I elected not to eat at the convention center, but locating decent food, especially during the day shouldn’t be too hard, During the workday many of the restaurants in the Overstreet Mall are open, not to mention some places like FUEL pizza just across the way, and more expensive options if you’re having an occasion, I’m sure Unilocal could help you find what you need in that respect. Anyway, I’m rambling now, overall, great convention center, as with anything, there’s always room to do better, and I’m sure depending on your reason to be there, that may affect your mood about the whole thing as well.

The convention center has a handful of great events annually. My favorite is the mid Atlantic boat show that usually comes in February. I have also attended training events in the upstairs rooms.
The building is newer and nicer than other large event spaces in the city. Being uptown, there are plenty of options for food within a quick walk. Parking is easy with garages and open lots surrounding the complex. Parking is typically $ 5 — $ 10.
The cell service can be a bit weak if you are in the bottom floor, which is under ground level.

We just had fifty high school students interview here and it was a great location. Kind of a ghost town because it’s so large, but the space was really nice. Our event coordinator was a bit worried because there were several different people involved (e.g., space, food, parking, etc.) but everything went smoothly and we’ll likely host the interviews there again. In the past we were at the Westin but this place was half the price!
The wifi was definitely spotty but it was free so that was a plus. They had several places to grab some food like Einstein bagels and Bojangles. We had their catering and it was fantastic. Has anyone ever said that about convention center catering? There were a variety of salads, sandwiches, acorn & carrot soup, key lime pie and chocolate mousse.
Overall, we had a really positive experience and we’ll be back!

I had my first experience at the Charlotte Convention Center just a few weeks ago. And I gotta say it was a solid 4 star time. The convention center is generally easy to get to, is located in downtown, close to many restaurants and hotels, and has a good deal of parking both underground and in surrounding lots. The layout is easy to navigate and everything is clean and up to date. However, the 4^th star came from the staff. Most everyone I walked by made an effort to greet me and say hello, good morning etc.
Great Job Yall!

The Convention Center needs better souvenir store/​vendor. Everything looked old and used. Not a lot of souvenirs to pick. Poor souvenir store. Need major improvement.

I would’ve typed sooner but the WIFI is so bad I couldn’t get to the internet on my phone (and cell service is terrible). On your iPad the internet does not automatically connect like most connections; you have to keep logging in not only every time you turn the device on, but even if you simply just exited Safari (the web browser) for a few minutes at a time. When you do finally log in, it is very slow. I realize there are many users but they need I review the infrastructure to accommodate this.
HAIR IN MY FOOD — Bojangles. I returned the wrap. It was disgusting. Because of this, I can’t give more than two stars, and that is being generous.
Cell Service — horrific. I have AT&T and I couldn’t make a call on the exhibit floor and as I sit on the 3^rd floor, I have 2 bars. I know cell companies can wire inside of buildings, they should review.
Food court in general — I went for a smoothie and the place was closed at 3. A few thousand people will here, can’t understand the early closing.
The room labeling, more importantly the directional signs, were very odd and not easy to follow. They need to get someone from the outside to review this.
Positive — the rooms were nice, it was clean, staff was nice, it is very large and can accommodate most any conventions, location to uptown and hotels.

Large enough for any event. I should have wandered around more to learn all the exit/​entry points so I can have better ideas where to park. It can be a hassle finding a spot, walking to the front entrance, and walking further to your meeting room.
There’s a few food options that are pricier than normal (Bojangles), but we opted to go outside and support the restaurants and sandwich shops on The Green right across the street.

Not bad, not great. The Charlotte Convention Center could fit a couple other convention centers within itself. It’s not Atlanta big… but it’s big.
The staff here was helpful and accomodating. The amenities are often over-​priced and lackluster… but at least you’ll have them. There’s a food court inside to grab a quick bite. This is great, since some presenters and attendees have a short supply of time.
If you’re not pressed for time, the best part of the CCC, is its location in Uptown. So many great places to eat, and so many great things to do and see.

This place is horrible. There are four or so entrances, and when I went to enter the buildings for my event, a sign told me to walk 2 tenths of a mile to the next one. When I got there a similar sign. They lead me to each exit, and each time they were locked. Horrid treatment of customers.

Charlotte Convention Center has a great location uptown and is easily accessible but it lacks some amenities that other national convention centers offer, especially those related to tech. CCC has no wifi for conference go-er’s which is insane. I went to multiple «sessions» where our presenters asked us to log into a website on our smart devices and we had no wifi on which to do so. Most rooms, even the giant «halls» lack plugs. Also, the conference rooms could do with a clean up. I sat near a «wall» (one of folding room dividers) during a session and the piece of insulation sticking out had developed a leopard-​print pattern of rust stains from top to bottom. The second floor has a weird split where to get to some rooms you need to go down stairs and back up a different flight which is very inconvenient when you’re trying to get to different rooms. A woman I was in a session with was in a wheelchair and confided in me that she had to leave sessions early to get to other ones *late* because getting around was so difficult in the CCC for her. The venue also lacks benches and seating outside of the food court so people with mobility issues are just overall ignored here. On a positive note, the CCC has very good food during their catered lunches and a nice food court with decent seating but it doesn’t make up for the other flaws. Hope my yearly summer conference doesn’t come back here until this place catches up with the 21^st century.

I attended the 2013 AAHPERD National Convention. A very good venue, with a food court. I liked it a lot.

Was here recently for the HRC NC Gala Dinner and I must say I was impressed. Large, expansive space really allows for large groups without the feeling of being overly crowded. With several rooms to chose from there seems to always be something going on here.
The lighting in our room was fantastic and the ceilings were probably 30+ feet giving it an arena type feel. New finishes and updated décor really help with this otherwise older building.
There are other larger breakout areas where you can sometimes find auto shows or similar.

The Convention Center is nestled right in the heart of Uptown.
Parking is a little sketchy, and at time costly but for major events I’d say it is totally worth it.
The venue itself is huge! And it offers a nice space for major events. While I was only able to see one portion of what the space has to offer, I was really impressed with the size.
There was nothing else really major to boast from inside the venue. I didn’t see anything that «wow“ed me.
But just based on it’s size it looks like a great addition to Charlotte.

Like any large city, a solid convention center is a must. This convention center is large and able to accommodate multiple events at one time.
I’ve been here a few times and each time I’ve found it to be a bit of a labyrinth. There are multiple layers and wings, but thankfully I eventually found the room I was looking for.
They even have a rather large food court. I’m thinking back to other convention centers and I don’t remember a food court in them. Besides getting food on site, there are numerous restaurants in the nearby vicinity as long as you don’t mind a short walk.
Their catering service is top notch! The food is really good and they provide well executed service.
Glad to see the Queen City has a nice center for events!

Man, Oh Man I forgot how huge the Charlotte Convention Center is!
This past weekend I had the pleasure of spending nearly every waking moment of my day inside the Convention Center. Upon my arrival the convention center was playing host to 3 major event; the National Convention for NACA and 300+ universities nationwide, an International Motorcycle show in addition to the CIAA basketball tourney meetings/​conferences. The convention center is so large that the only time I interacted with persons from these other events was in passing or riding one of the numerous escalators.
Inside the conference rooms, meeting halls and exhibit spaces the Convention center staff did a phenomenal job creating an environment that logically flowed from one space to the next, and stationed themselves along the hallways and across all levels of the convention center to ensure that no was were to get lost. And if lost, all one had to do was simply ask a staff for a little guidance and would be immediately assisted with superior customer service.
I digress, let’s get back to the sheer size of this place. According to the Convention Center website there is 280,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, 850,000 sq. ft. of state-​of-​the-​art features and award winning amenities, More than 90,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space, 35,000 sq. ft. Convention Center Ballroom, 40,000 sq. ft. Crown Ballroom and a Full service in-​house catering. I’m sorry but that is ALOT going on under one roof. Imagine what you could do with all of that space, amenities, and friendly staff! The possibilities are truly endless. With all that being said if you need a GIGANTIC space for any known reason under the sun, pick the Charlotte Convention Center! You’ll thank yourself later ;)
P. S. If you get hungry for a little snack the convention center is also home to an inhouse Bojangles’, Buon Cibo, and Einstein Bros. Bagels.

Need an absolutely giant event venue? Look to the Convention Center. While this space doesn’t exactly have a ton of personality, the spaces are huge and the staff are incredibly helpful when it comes to catering to guests or simply showing folks around. And don’t be surprised that everything is super duper squeaky clean. It’s worth noting that the space feels a bit cold and even institutional at times.
The food I’ve had here is tasty albeit expensive. It’s typical banquet eats with an elevated taste profile. Charlotte needed a convention center of this magnitude, so I’m certainly glad it’s available. I do wish I saw more creative, local events held here, but I’m sure the space and size make those cost prohibitive.