Caraway Conference Center Connected & Adjoining Headquarters Hotels
| Headquarters Hotel | Total Rooms | Max Group Commit | Walk / Connection to Caraway Conference Center | In-Hotel Meeting Space | Typical Group Rate Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sophia Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel | 450 Rooms | Up to 220 peak rooms | 2–6 min walk to main registration concourse | 35,000 sq. ft. | $235–$300/night |
Walkable Convention Hotels, Private Dining Buyouts (3) & Local Suppliers
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| Hotel Property & Transit Access | Commute to Caraway Conference Center | Show Rate vs. Off-Peak | Block Status | Room & Block Inquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sophia Downtown Headquarters Convention HotelConnected HQ Anchor Features 35,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 2 min (~160m) to Caraway Conference Center | ~$320/nt Off-peak: $260/nt | Available | |
 Sophia Convention Center Courtyard & Suites4-Min Corridor Walk Features 18,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 4 min (~320m) to Caraway Conference Center | ~$300/nt Off-peak: $240/nt | Available |
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Frequently Asked Questions (3)
Dates, credential pickup, exhibiting costs, labor rules, walkable hotels, and client dining.
NC Right-to-Work jurisdiction. Full-time exhibitor personnel may hand-carry display materials and self-install standard 10×10 and 20×20 inline booths; independent EAC booth builders and AV crews are permitted with a 30-day advance Certificate of Insurance. Caraway Conference Center Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Right-to-Work State): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
Caraway Conference Center offers 2,500+ convention corridor rooms within a 10-minute walk/skybridge plus 3 vetted corridor steakhouses and full-venue buyouts. Federal FY 2027 GSA Per-Diem for Sophia is $215/night lodging and $79/day M&IE.
Compare Nearby Sophia Convention Venues, Upcoming Trade Shows & Booth Cost Tools
Other Sophia Convention & Buyout Venues
All Venues →- The Mob Museum41,000 sq. ft. 4-level museum, Historic Courtroom & Underground • Flexible Resort Hybrid
- The Monument250,000 sq. ft. • Right-to-Work State
- The National Conference Center265,000 sq. ft. • Right-to-Work State
- The Neon Museum Las Vegas95,000 sq. ft. Main Neon Boneyard, North Gallery & La Concha Lobby • Flexible Resort Hybrid
- The Orleans Hotel & Casino28,000 sq. ft. Mardi Gras & French Quarter Ballrooms • Flexible Resort Hybrid
- The Osthoff Resort Conference Center38,000 sq. ft. • Right-to-Work State
Upcoming Sophia Conventions
Full Calendar →- 79th Society for Range Management Annual Meeting 2026Feb 8–12, 2026 • 1,500+ B2B Attendees
- Shared Services & GBS Summit Latin America 2027Sep 14–16, 2027 • 550+ B2B Attendees
- Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference 2027Jan 13–17, 2027 • 2,200+ B2B Attendees
- SSWR 2027 Annual Conference 2027Jan 13–17, 2027 • 2,200+ B2B Attendees
- St. Cloud Sportsmen's Boat, Camping & Vacation Show 2026Feb 13–15, 2026 • 8,500+ B2B Attendees