Top Charlotte Gala Hotels

• 2 Gala Albums
• Spaces for 200-2,000 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 5 Ballrooms

Le Meridien Charlotte/Sheraton Charlotte Hotel is a unique wedding venue located in uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. This modern hotel offers multiple indoor and outdoor settings for all your event and party needs. Your guests will enjoy gorgeous views of the city’s skyline as you party away. Le Meridien Charlotte/Sheraton Charlotte Hotel provides an experienced event specialist who will make sure your event is everything you dreamed it to be. Facilities and Capacity Events can accommodate up to 900 guests at this one-of-a-kind venue. Le Meridien Charlotte offers 65,709 square feet of shared event space with Sheraton Charlotte Hotel. You have the choice between five renovated ballrooms, along with a gorgeous rooftop bar. This rooftop was rated number one rooftop in Charlotte. You can have events poolside at Craft City Social Club, which boasts poolside cabanas and an outdoor bar. It also features life-size games such as billiards, darts, fuse ball, Jenga and shuffleboard. Services Offered This full-service venue has been a part of the events industry since 2000, specializing in urban, modern and unique affairs. They offer all-inclusive packages to ensure your planning process is stress-free, along with an in-house caterer and an in-house bar. Their experienced staff is skilled in planning themed and speciality events, weddings, and Jewish, South Asian and LGBTQ affairs. Additional services include, but are not limited to: VIP Receptions Setup Cleanup Tables Chairs China Glassware Flatware Linens Lighting and sound Valet Parking Accommodation These city hotels offers 605 spacious guest rooms and suites for your attendees, friends and family to stay in. These contemporary rooms feature original artwork, complimentary WiFi, sleek bathrooms and signature bedding. They pride themselves on their combination of European chic and Southern hospitality. Their on-site restaurants and bars include Le Meridien's Red Salt by David Burke, Cloudbar by David Burke a Rooftop Bar, Sheraton's Social Bar & Kitchen and Craft City Social Club.

• Spaces for 2-450 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 1 Restaurant
• 7 Total Spaces

The Ballantyne is known for exceptional event venues, impressive culinary and genuine Southern hospitality. Event planners enjoy a selection of ballrooms, indoor and outdoor event spaces and several unique venues for dining and group activities. Guests enjoy resort-style amenities including spa, 208 guestrooms onsite, in room dining, Gallery Restaurant, Ryal Bar and Afternoon High Tea. Select from event spaces at The Ballantyne Hotel and/or The Lodge at Ballantyne, an impressive event facility for planners looking for more exclusivity. The Ballantyne’s ideal mid-Atlantic location in the lovely Ballantyne Community is easily accessible from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Guests enjoy area conveniences, recreation, shopping and dining in close proximity at the "Bowl at Ballantyne". The Meetings & Events team is dedicated to delivering highly detailed and thoughtful preparation for each meeting and event.

• Spaces for 12-60 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 3 Event Spaces
• 4 Total Spaces

~ Elegance, Beauty, History & Sophistication ~ Celebrate life’s special moments at The Dunhill Hotel, a 1929 Historic Hotel of America where timeless charm meets modern style. From weddings and rehearsal dinners to anniversaries, birthdays, and private gatherings, The Dunhill offers an intimate, elegant setting in the heart of Uptown Charlotte. Enjoy locally inspired cuisine from The Asbury Restaurant, beautifully complemented by our historic ambiance and personalized service. At The Dunhill, every event becomes more than a celebration, it becomes a moment in history. Call or email our Sales & Events Manager, Victoria Reid, now to find out how The Dunhill Hotel can make your wedding an unforgettable moment in history. Work Cell: 704-914-6973 Email: Vreid@shgltd.com

• Spaces for 12-200 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 3 Total Spaces

The AC Charlotte Ballantyne offers event spaces for both corporate meetings and private celebrations. We offer six private event rooms. Smaller event rooms can be arranged for board rooms, classrooms, or gatherings. Our top-floor Panorama Ballroom is ideal for parties and receptions with up to 200 guests. Guests dine and mingle with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking views of Ballantyne Village. Room blocks are conveniently available to accommodate overnight guests.

• Spaces for 1,200 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Hilton Charlotte Uptown is a full-service hotel event venue situated in the heart of Charlotte's Uptown district, adjacent to the Charlotte Convention Center at 222 East Third Street. The property offers more than 42,000 square feet of flexible event space across 28 rooms, ranging from intimate boardrooms to the Piedmont Ballroom — the hotel's flagship gathering space, which accommodates up to 1,200 guests in configurations from banquet and theater to classroom and reception. The hotel's in-house culinary team provides full-service catering for all event types, from breakfast sessions to plated dinners and cocktail receptions, with menus drawing on locally inspired Carolina flavors. On-site A/V support and high-speed Wi-Fi are standard across all event rooms, and natural lighting with blackout capabilities allows flexibility in setup. The location puts groups within walking distance of Bank of America Stadium, the NASCAR Hall of Fame, and Truist Field, with Charlotte Douglas International Airport approximately 15 minutes away.

• Spaces for 40-550 Guests
• 11 Hotels
• 1 Bar
• 11 Total Spaces

The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte is a LEED Gold-certified luxury hotel in Uptown Charlotte, offering 17,996 square feet of event space across nine distinct rooms that accommodate groups of up to 550 guests. The signature Ritz-Carlton Ballroom spans 7,035 square feet with 18-foot ceilings and chandeliers, seating 400 for dinner or 550 for a reception; its three salons can be configured independently for smaller occasions. Adjacent to the hotel, the glass-roofed Urban Garden spans 10,000 square feet across three connected settings—The Lower Urban Garden, The Upper Urban Garden, and The Overlook—hosting dinners and dancing for up to 300 guests. The Great Room, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking College Street, seats 110, while The Punch Room serves private gatherings of up to 70. An in-house culinary team handles all catering, and a dedicated events coordinator guides each celebration from first inquiry through the final event. Weddings of 100 or more guests include a complimentary luxury suite.

• Spaces for 80-450 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Event Space

Omni Charlotte Hotel is an AAA Four Diamond property set in the heart of Uptown Charlotte, offering luxury paired with a genuine touch of North Carolina hospitality. The hotel's more than 16,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space spans eight newly renovated rooms, designed to accommodate a wide range of gatherings — from intimate celebrations to large-scale receptions. The Grand Ballroom seats up to 450 guests beneath 16-foot ceilings and crystal chandeliers, providing a dramatic setting for wedding receptions, galas, and corporate dinners. For more intimate affairs, the Pomodoro Room offers floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic city center views and accommodates up to 80 guests — well suited for rehearsal dinners, send-off breakfasts, and similarly scaled private events. A dedicated Wedding Services Team supports planning from inquiry through event day, with in-house culinary professionals available to craft custom menus.

• Spaces for 6-400 Guests
• 8 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 7 Meeting Spaces

Set in the Catawba Valley just outside downtown Hickory, North Carolina, the Crowne Plaza Hickory pairs a full-service hotel with 12,000 square feet of versatile event space for weddings, banquets, meetings, and social celebrations. The property sits less than an hour from the Blue Ridge Mountains and Charlotte Douglas Airport, and only minutes from the Hickory Furniture Mart, Lenoir-Rhyne University, and the historic Union Square district. At the center of its event offering is a 4,480-square-foot ballroom that accommodates up to 400 guests and subdivides into three sections, adapting to receptions both large and intimate. An additional 6,500 square feet of meeting and banquet space in the adjoining Piedmont Center rounds out the options, with rooms ranging from a 175-guest hall to smaller parlors and boardrooms suited to rehearsal dinners, showers, and corporate gatherings. All event spaces are equipped with high-speed wireless internet and multimedia capabilities. On-site catering, dedicated event planning, an on-site restaurant, and an indoor heated pool complete the offering, delivered with the Southern hospitality the hotel is known for.