Durham Convention Center and Armory Connected & Adjoining Headquarters Hotels
| Headquarters Hotel | Total Rooms | Max Group Commit | Walk / Connection to Durham Convention Center and Armory | In-Hotel Meeting Space | Typical Group Rate Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheraton Imperial Hotel-Durham Airport | 331 Rooms | Up to 149 peak rooms | 1–4 min walk / connected corridor | 31,504 sq. ft. | $240–$310/night |
Walkable Convention Hotels, Private Dining Buyouts (0) & Local Suppliers
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| Hotel Property & Transit Access | Commute to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | Show Rate vs. Off-Peak | Block Status | Room & Block Inquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sheraton Imperial Hotel-Durham AirportConnected HQ Anchor Features 31,504 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 2 min (~160m) to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$347/nt Off-peak: $277/nt | Available |
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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. Durham Convention Center and Armory 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.
Durham Convention Center and Armory offers 2,500+ convention corridor rooms within a 10-minute walk/skybridge plus 0 vetted corridor steakhouses and full-venue buyouts. Federal FY 2027 GSA Per-Diem for Durham is $215/night lodging and $79/day M&IE.
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