Wow it was really big. We parked on a side street since it is free on the weekends so we didn't have to pay $10 to park in the garage. There were a ton of train set ups and it was pretty busy. Definately the place to be if you were under the age of 6 or over the age of 60.
Big, clean, well lit and easy parking. Could use a few more hotels located nearby. Good restaurant choices within waling distance.
We have been to the center on several occasions... The Antiques Roadshow a few years back, then the Greek Festival, the International Festival and several other events. It is very convenient to downtown. Their bathrooms are clean and well distributed on the floor. A very pleasant place to conduct business as well.
The convention center is fine but not much going on in the area during the daytime when I was there. Couldn't find any nice cafes nearby, just a Starbucks that was super crowded in the mornings. Not even a little market around.
I was there last week for a conference and was very impressed with the entire facility. The were a lot of rooms available for breakout sessions, a huge exhibition hall and the food served was excellent.
Attended NC Home Show Over the WeekendGreat show with lots of vendorsAmazingly clean and organized facilitiesParking is $7 (Parking on the weekends is FREE everywhere else downtown, FYI)Helpful staff membersThis was our 2nd time attending an event there and it did not disappoint
Spent 5 days in and out of the facilities. Nice and new for sure. Washrooms are accessible with lots of stalls. Big meeting rooms and good chairs. Purchased a cranberry juice during break, $3 for a tiny bottle!
Easy access and large jam rooms. Convention Center nicely positioned between Mariott and Red Hat Arena. Many good food choices nearby. No 24 hour open stores and many favorite food places close after lunch.
This convention center is really nice. The rooms are big and spacious. Lots of convenient escalators to get up and down. And plenty of parking. Only downside is the confusing parking deck you have move around to find a place to park.
Center was excellent. Very clean, complimentary valet parking, decorations for the event was over the top special and the food was excellent.