Travel Information
Hotel
There are 2 official conference hotels. The Crowne Plaza is the host hotel, where the shuttle busses pick up and drop off. The Blake, just 3 short blocks away, is our overflow hotel, and offers unique, modern accomodations.
Almost all hotels in downtown Charlotte are completely sold out Oct. 25-27. The Crowne Plaza is sold out on some nights of the conference. We recommend you stay at one of the hotels listed below and take the complimentary shuttle to the convention center.
Click here for a map of the 2 hotels in relation to the convention center.
Overflow Hotel: The Blake Hotel
555 S. McDowell St.
Charlotte, NC 28204
Phone: 704-372-4100
The Blake Hotel offers unique, modern accomodations for a rate of only $149 per night. To reserve your room, call 704-372-4100 and mention rate code 6026.
The Blake is 3 short blocks from the Crowne Plaza hotel where the conference shuttle busses pick up. Click here for a shuttle schedule.
Host Hotel: Crowne Plaza Hotel - Charlotte
201 South McDowell St.
Charlotte, NC 28204
Phone: 704-372-7550
Fax: 704-333-6737
A room rate of $116 is being offered for standard rooms. To reserve your room, please call 704-372-7550 and mention Concrete Countertop Institute, Inc. in order to receive the special group rate. This rate expires October 2, 2007, and space is almost completely gone as of September 21!
Located 4 long blocks (a 12 minute walk) from the Charlotte Convention Center, the Crowne Plaza offers the most affordable yet convenient and comfortable accommodations in downtown Charlotte. Speakers and exhibitors are staying at this host hotel.
The conference shuttle busses pick up at the entrance of the Crowne Plaza. Click here for a schedule.
Click here for a map of the 2 hotels in relation to the convention center.
Shuttle Schedule
As a benefit with your registration, a complimentary shuttle between the Crowne Plaza and the Charlotte Convention Center will be provided each day throughout the day. Parking at the Charlotte Convention Center is extremely limited, so we recommend that you walk or take the shuttle.
The shuttle picks up at the entrance to the Crowne Plaza. People staying at The Blake Hotel should walk to the Crowne Plaza to pick up the shuttle. Click here for a map of the hotel locations.
Thursday, October 25
Crowne Plaza to Convention Center |
Convention Center to Crowne Plaza |
| 1st Set Departs: 6:50 a.m.* 2nd Set Departs: 7:30 a.m. 3rd Set Departs: 7:45 a.m. |
1st Set Departs: 6:50 p.m. 2nd Set Departs: 7:15 p.m. 3rd Set Departs: 7:30 p.m. |
Friday, October 26
Crowne Plaza to Convention Center |
Convention Center to Crowne Plaza |
| 1st Set Departs: 7:30 a.m.* 2nd Set Departs: 8:00 a.m. 3rd Set Departs: 8:15 a.m. |
1st Set Departs: 5:30 p.m. 2nd Set Departs: 6:00 p.m. |
Saturday, October 27
Crowne Plaza to Convention Center |
Convention Center to Crowne Plaza |
| 1st Set Departs: 7:45 a.m.* 2nd Set Departs: 8:00 a.m. |
Set Departs: 2:30 p.m. |
*Catch the early shuttle in the morning, and take advantage of inexpensive and delicious breakfast options such as danish, fruit and coffee at the Convention Center College Street cafe, open exclusively for CCIC 2007 attendees.
Directions
The Charlotte Convention Center is located at 501 S. College St., Charlotte, NC 28202.
The Crowne Plaza is located at 201 South McDowell St., Charlotte, NC 28204.
The Blake Hotel is located at 555 South McDowell St., Charlotte, NC 28204.
Click here for a map of the 2 hotels in relation to the convention center.
The Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is located just 8 miles from the hotel. Click here for directions from the airport to the Crowne Plaza hotel.
Dining
The Charlotte Convention Center and downtown Charlotte offer many dining options.
Breakfast will be available for purchase each day of the conference from the College Street Cafe inside the convention center. Lunch will be available for purchase each day of the conference from the concession stand conveniently located in the exhibit hall. See the agenda for details on times when the College Street Cafe and the concession stand will be open for CCIC 2007 attendees.
At the Welcome Party on Thursday, October 25, great munchies and drinks will be provided by our Star Sponsor, Concrete Network.
There are many restaurants within walking distance of the Charlotte Convention Center, and in the uptown/center city area of Charlotte. Click here for a list of uptown/center city restaurants.
Charlotte Information
Charlotte, NC is a great place to visit in the Fall! The average daytime temperature in October is 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Charlotte is the largest city in NC, and has many options for entertainment and cultural events, so bring your spouse or friend and enjoy this cosmopolitan and friendly Southern city.
You can also bring a guest to the Welcome Reception Party on Thursday, October 25 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm for just $45. Just indicate on the registration form how many guests you are bringing.
For more information about all the fun things to do in Charlotte, visit these helpful websites: