Hosting a Conference or Event in Cary

When you're planning a conference or corporate event in Cary, you need hotels with substantial meeting space and enough guest rooms to accommodate your group. The conference hotels in Cary you can book through Engine include the Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Durham Research Triangle, whose largest event space runs about 13,000 square feet and holds up to 1,800 people. This page serves event planners, travel managers, and attendees booking their own rooms.

Engine booking data shows July is Cary's busiest month for business travel, with about 11% more room nights than the city's average month. If your event lands in July, book the room block early.

Cary sits in the Research Triangle area, where pharmaceutical, technology, and research organizations frequently gather for conferences, product launches, and corporate meetings. The hotels on this list serve organizations of every size and industry, whether you're attending a multi-day conference, hosting a regional sales meeting, or coordinating breakout sessions for a training event. You can search, compare, and book guest rooms at these properties on Engine; for a stay of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking, and for 8 or fewer you book self-serve. To find and request meeting and event space, you can use Engine Spaces, Engine's venue product that connects planners to over 40,000 venues.

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Durham Research Triangle

3-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (1000)

With its Carolina Ballroom spanning about 12800 square feet and hosting up to 1800 people, this 273-room property offers 10 event spaces for large conferences and corporate gatherings.

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Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary

3-star hotel 4.6 Excellent (1001)

The Bradford Ballroom runs about 4160 square feet and accommodates up to 430 people. This 132-room hotel provides 12 event spaces for meetings and corporate events.

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The Umstead Hotel and Spa

5-star hotel 4.8 Excellent (837)

Its Ballroom offers about 4015 square feet and seats up to 360 attendees. This 150-room property features 5 event spaces.

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The Mayton

4-star hotel 4.7 Excellent (794)

The Park Room, the largest space at about 1500 square feet, holds up to 200 people. This 45-room hotel has 4 event spaces available.

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh/Cary

3-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (1001)

Featuring the Mallard/Canvasback space at about 1764 square feet, this 150-room property accommodates up to 100 attendees across 5 event spaces.

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Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Raleigh / Cary by IHG

3-star hotel 4.2 Great (960)

Its Ballroom runs about 1200 square feet and hosts up to 80 people. This 120-room hotel offers 3 event spaces for corporate gatherings.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh - Cary

4-star hotel 4.7 Excellent (1003)

The Dogwood room provides about 999 square feet and seats up to 112 attendees. This 129-room property has 3 event spaces.

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Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh/Cary

3-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (733)

With the Dogwood Meeting Room at about 660 square feet, this 149-room hotel accommodates up to 30 people across 3 event spaces.

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Hampton Inn Raleigh/Cary

2-star hotel 3.8 Great (1001)

The Barclay Room, about 528 square feet, holds up to 25 people. This 129-room property offers 1 event space.

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Best Western Plus Cary Inn - NC State

3-star hotel 4.7 Excellent (14)

Its Page Walker Boardroom runs about 400 square feet and seats up to 8 people. This 138-room hotel has 1 event space available.

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Comfort Suites Regency Park

3-star hotel 3.8 Great (1064)

The Executive Room offers about 734 square feet and accommodates up to 63 attendees. This 122-room property features 2 event spaces.

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Cary

3-star hotel 3.7 Great (1298)

Its largest meeting room spans about 677 square feet and holds up to 50 people. This 128-room hotel provides 2 event spaces.

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Compare conference hotels in Cary

Same order as the list above: ranked by a hotel's total event space across all its meeting rooms. The largest single room is shown here, so that column can run out of order. Space figures come from each hotel's meeting-space records. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.

# Hotel Largest event spaceMax occupancyEvent spacesGuest roomsGuest rating
1 Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Durham Research Triangle 12,800 sq ft 1,800 10 273 4.4 (1,000)
2 Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary 4,160 sq ft 430 12 132 4.6 (1,001)
3 The Umstead Hotel and Spa 4,015 sq ft 360 5 150 4.8 (837)
4 The Mayton 1,500 sq ft 200 4 45 4.7 (794)
5 Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh/Cary 1,764 sq ft 100 5 150 4.3 (1,001)
6 Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Raleigh / Cary by IHG 1,200 sq ft 80 3 120 4.2 (960)
7 DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh - Cary 999 sq ft 112 3 129 4.7 (1,003)
8 Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh/Cary 660 sq ft 30 3 149 4.4 (733)
9 Hampton Inn Raleigh/Cary 528 sq ft 25 1 129 3.8 (1,001)
10 Best Western Plus Cary Inn - NC State 400 sq ft 8 1 138 4.7 (14)
11 Comfort Suites Regency Park 734 sq ft 63 2 122 3.8 (1,064)
12 La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Cary 677 sq ft 50 2 128 3.7 (1,298)

Frequently asked questions

How far in advance should I book hotel rooms for a large meeting in Cary?
For a conference or corporate event, booking guest rooms at least three to six months ahead helps secure availability and better rates, especially during busy seasons. If your group needs nine or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking. For eight rooms or fewer, you can book self-serve through Engine.
What amenities can conference attendees expect at these hotels?
Most properties offer parking, wifi, and on-site dining, though specifics vary by hotel. Amenities like AV equipment, catering, and breakfast options depend on the property and your event's needs. It's worth confirming directly with the hotel or through your booking platform what's included and what carries an additional cost.
Can Engine help with both guest rooms and meeting space for a conference in Cary?
Yes, Engine supports both sides of your event. For guest rooms, Engine Groups handles blocks of nine or more rooms, while stays of eight rooms or fewer are self-serve. Engine Spaces lets planners find and request meeting and event space from thousands of venues, so you can source both accommodations and event facilities through one platform.
What should I compare when choosing where to host a large event?
Look at each hotel's largest event space, total number of meeting rooms, and guest-room count to match your group's size. For example, the Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Durham Research Triangle offers a largest event space of about 13,000 square feet and can accommodate up to 1,800 people, while The Umstead Hotel and Spa has a largest space of about 4,000 square feet for up to 360 people. Also consider location, parking, and how easily attendees can get to the property.
How do conference attendees usually get to Cary?
Most attendees fly into Raleigh-Durham International Airport, the airport serving Cary, which is about a twenty-minute drive from downtown. Rental cars and rideshares are the most common options for getting around. If your group prefers to stay near the airport, you can filter hotels by proximity when searching on Engine.
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