The 2025 Friends Convention will be held at:

Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown
401 East Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-940-2517
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Please note: There are multiple Embassy Suites in Charlotte. We are at the “Charlotte Uptown” location on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Reserve your Embassy Suites room as early as possible:

*Update as of 06/18/25: Our discounted room block at the Embassy Suites is now sold out due to incredible turnout from our community. You can still book a room at the hotel’s standard rate, but availability may be limited. We encourage you to reserve as soon as possible. Staying on-site means deeper connection, more spontaneity, and being fully immersed in everything that makes Friends unforgettable.

Book Online: Click here to book your room through the hotel’s website
Call: 704-940-2517 to make your reservation by phone

Hotel Check In Time: 4:00 pm
Hotel Check Out Time: 11:00 am

Hotel amenities
Connecting rooms
Free made-to-order breakfast
Complimentary evening reception
Non-smoking rooms
Indoor pool
Fitness center
Pet-friendly rooms
Business center
Streaming entertainment

Don’t forget your swimsuit and workout clothes to take advantage of the complimentary pool and fitness center!

Parking

If you drive to the convention and stay at the convention hotel, valet parking is available for $45 per day. Several independent parking garages are also nearby. For example, the Charlotte Plaza garage (306 E. 4th Street, Charlotte, NC 28244) is about three blocks from the hotel and charges $25 per day on weekdays and $10 per day on weekends. For more information, contact Charlotte Plaza at (704) 347-4342.

Air Travel

Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown is located near:

• Charlotte Douglas International Airport: 6 miles
• Concord-Padgett Regional Airport: 18 miles

Unfortunately, there is no airport shuttle to the hotel. Uber and Lyft are popular options for travel.

What’s Nearby

• Charlotte City Center: 0.50 miles
• Queen City Quarter: 0.40 miles
• Mint Museum: 0.40 miles
• Blumenthal Performing Arts Center: 0.50 miles
• Discovery Place Science Museum: 0.80 miles