Downtown Roanoke has lots to do, but it moves at a relaxed pace.
Roanoke, VA is an awesome place to visit, and we routinely make destination lists from travel blogs all the way to Forbes magazine. That's a nice icing-on-the-cake when you attend Spark 2015! We have provided you with maps and hotel information below, but click here to ask us any other questions!
Roanoke is in the heart of The Blue Ridge Mountains.
HOTELS: A FEW SUGGESTIONS
HOTEL ROANOKE ($$$)
MAP: WHERE IS SPARK 2015?
Just put 6011 Merriman Rd., Roanoke, VA 24018 in your GPS!
The historic Hotel Roanoke, a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, is situated seconds from downtown Roanoke in the heart of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, just minutes from the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, and roughly sixteen (easy) minutes from the Spark Conference. Built in 1882, the fully-restored Tudor-style Hotel Roanoke is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
HOLIDAY INN, TANGLEWOOD ($$)
The Holiday Inn, Tanglewood was recently renovated and offers a 24-hour business center with copy and fax services, and free high-speed, wireless Internet access. The hotel is right off of Routes 419 & 220, close to I-581, and is roughly six (easy) minutes from the Spark Conference.
COMFORT SUITES INN AT RIDGEWOOD FARM ($)
Comfort Suites Inn at Ridgewood Farm is a nice economic choice for your conference visit. The hotel is roughly eleven (easy) minutes from the Spark Conference. They also offer free wireless high-speed Internet access, a free newspaper, and free hot breakfast featuring eggs, meat, yogurt, fresh fruit, cereal and more, including your choice of hot waffle flavors. If you're leaving early, a Your Suite Success™ Grab & Go bag is available for the two hours prior to breakfast.
AIRPORT: WHAT IF I'M FLYING?
The Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) is the most convenient airport for travel to the Spark Conference. The airport is about twenty (easy) minutes from the Spark Conference, and there are numerous rental car options as well.
