Dear NCCB Members and friend

The NCCB Convention Committee is hard at work planning our annual convention. Here’s the information we have so far:

The Convention will be at the Sonesta Hotel in Charlotte.

Convention dates: Sept. 25, 26 and 27

Sonesta Room Rates: $119.00 plus taxes

reservation information: You can use the booking link below:

NC Council of the Blind Convention

Another option for booking rooms is dialing 1-800-766-3782 and give the code 092426NCCB .

Reservations must be received no later than: August 15, 2026

Below is a note from the hotel which includes lots of information about the property.

Welcome, NCCB members!

On behalf of the entire team at Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End, 5700 Westpark Drive, Charlotte, NC 28217 we are delighted to welcome the North Carolina Council of the Blind to our hotel for it’s annual convention . We are especially excited to assist in creating new travel memories. We hope you enjoy an engaging and memorable stay with us.

Check in and Out

Check in time is 4pm and check out time is 11am. Late checkout is available for an additional fee based on availability. Please call the Front Desk for more information.

Amenities

• Shuttle Service to/from airport
• Swimming Pools (indoor & outdoor)
• Fitness Center
• Business Center
• Marketplace
• Onsite Restaurant
• Coffee Shop

Dining

Breakfast Hours

• Starbucks breakfast & coffee daily 6:00 am – 10:00 am
• Breakfast Buffet Saturday and Sunday 6:30 am – 10:00 am
• Grab n Go items also available in the Marketplace

Lunch – Closed

• Grab n Go items are available in the Marketplace

Dinner Hours

• Daily – 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Bar & Lounge

• Daily – 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

In-Room Dining

• Daily – 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Parking

• We are pleased to offer complimentary self-parking for the guests of NC Council of the Blind

Housekeeping

To ensure your comfort and privacy, housekeeping services are limited for shorter stays but are always available upon request. Guests staying longer than three nights will receive full service on the third day. We kindly honor all Do Not Disturb (DND) requests—simply place the sign on your door if you prefer not to be disturbed.

More details about our convention schedule will be sent to you as soon as it is available.

Sincerely,

Lawrence Carter

NCCB Convention Chair