Charlotte Hotel and Travel Information

 

Hilton Charlotte Center City
222 East Third Street
Charlotte, North Carolina
Tel: (704) 377-1500   Fax: (704) 377-4143

The Hilton is located in the heart of downtown Charlotte, conveniently near the city's best restaurants, clubs, and shops. Through hotel's connection to Overstreet Mall , you can walk five city blocks without going outdoors. What's more, the Complimentary Downtown Charlotte Trolley is just a few steps from the lobby.

The conference room rate is $145.00 per night (single or double).
To obtain this rate, simply mention the Society for American Music and make your reservation by February 22, 2012.

**The Hilton is currently SOLD OUT for Wednesday but still has availability for the remaining days**

Follow this link to make your online reservation.

Travel to Charlotte

By Air

Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Transportation to and from the Airport:

Shuttle/Taxi: There are a variety of shuttles and taxis that serve the airport. They will cost around $25 to get from the airport to the conference hotel.

Public Transit: Sprinter runs between the airport and Center City Charlotte, making a stop at the Charlotte Transportation Center, which is a couple blocks away from the hotel and connects directly to the Hilton via the Lynx light rail train. The fare is the local rate, just $1.75!

By Train

The Amtrak station (station code CLT) two miles from the hotel.

By Bus

The Greyhound Bus station is less than one mile from the hotel. Limited service on Megabus is available for Charlotte (primarily serving the Southeast). Their bus stops at the Charlotte Transportation Center, a couple of blocks from the hotel.

By Car

You can obtain driving directions from your location to the Hilton here.

If you decide to drive, parking at the Hilton is as follows:

•Self parking: $18.00

•Valet parking: $25.00

•in/out privileges available

Getting around Charlotte:

Charlotte has light rail called LYNX, with a stop (3rd Street Station) near to the Hilton.

Download a Map of Charlotte

Local guide

The Hilton is within convenient walking distance of many restaurants, bars, and museums, and they have assembled this guide to local attractions. (Note that the Saint Patrick's Day Parade will be held on Saturday during our conference!) Some of the nearby notable museums include:

*The Levine Museum of the New South

The Mint Museum

Discovery Place

*Bechtler Museum of Modern Art

NASCAR Hall of Fame

* These locations are included in excursions planned for Friday! Check the Special Events & Excursions page for more information.

For additional information, contact Mariana Whitmer at the Society for American Music.