DISS2026 Host Hotel
Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham Research Triangle
201 Harrison Oaks Blvd
Cary, North Carolina 27513
919-459-1507
raleighdurham.embassysuites.com
Lodging Options
Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham Research Triangle (Host Hotel)
Embassy Suites
Room Reservation Information
Symposium dates: April 8-10, 2026
Book by: Monday, March 9, 2026 to secure the guaranteed rate
Conference rate: $179.00 per night + tax
Hotel Amenities:
Complimentary Wi-Fi in guestrooms
On-site restaurant and bar
Complimentary made to order breakfast
Complimentary evening social
Discounted $5.00 parking per day guests
Check-in at 4:00pm / check-out 11:00am
Fitness center
Indoor swimming pool
Airport Shuttle Information:
- The Embassy Suites offers a free hotel shuttle to and from the RDU Airport, running every 30 minutes.
- Hours of Operation: 4:00am – Midnight.
- The distance from RDU to the Embassy Suites is 5.1 miles.
Symposium Shuttle Information:
- A private hired shuttle service will provide transportation from the host hotel, the Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham Research Triangle to the SAS Executive Briefing Center.
- More information regarding this service will be provided the week before the event.
- The distance from the Embassy Suites to SAS Executive Briefing Center is 1.9 miles via SAS Campus Drive.
The area has several lodging options if you prefer not to stay at the host hotel. Explore other accommodations listed on the tabs.
Please note the symposium does not provide transportation to the venue from these hotels. (Shuttle service is provided to and from the host hotel, the Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham Research Triangle.)
Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport
Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport
200 Airgate Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
Tel: +1 919-405-2400
Hilton Garden Inn
1500 RDU Center Drive
Morrisville, NC 27560
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh Cary/Weston Parkway
120 Sage Commons Way
Cary, North Carolina 27513
Tel: +1 919-678-0005
The Umstead Hotel and Spa
100 Woodland Pond DriveCary, NC 27513
Email: reservations@theumstead.com
Toll Free: (919) 447-4000
Local: (919) 447-4000
The distance from the Umstead Hotel and Spa to SAS Executive Briefing Center is 1.5 miles.
Airport Information
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU):
Raleigh-Durham International Airport, often referred to as RDU, is the primary airport serving the Research Triangle Region of North Carolina, which includes Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. Located approximately 10 miles from downtown Raleigh, RDU offers a wide range of domestic and international flights, making it a major transportation hub in the region.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
2400 John Brantley Blvd
Morrisville, NC 27560 United States
Directions from RDU to the Execute Briefing Center on SAS Institutes campus follow:
- Exit RDU airport and head east on Terminal Blvd.
- Merge onto I-40 E toward Raleigh/Durham.
- Continue on I-40 E for approximately 7 miles toward Cary.
- Take Exit 287 for Harrison Avenue.
- Turn right (South) onto Harrison Avenue.
- Turn left onto SAS Campus Drive.
- Go thorough the security gate, follow SAS Campus Drive to the Executive Briefing Center at 820 SAS Campus Drive, Building C.
Dining Options
The area has several dining options close by the Embassy Suites and SAS Campus in the Arboretum and Harrison Square areas. Other favorite local options are listed on the tabs for Cary, Raleigh and Durham, if you prefer to explore meal venues in the surrounding area or can be accessed thorough the areas Open Table listings.
Herons, $$$
Location: The Umstead Hotel and Spa, 100 Woodland Pond Dr, Cary, NC 27513
Reservations required.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House, $$$
Location: 2010 Renaissance Park Place, Cary, NC 27513
Reservations recommended.
Arboretum Restaurants (Located across parking lot from Embassy Suites)
Bonefish Grill
Ajumma Korean
LaVictoria Mexican Food
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Goji Bistro, $10-20, Asian
Location: 100 Maynard Crossing Ct, Cary, NC 27513
Daniels Restaurant, $$, Italian
Location: 1430 W Williams St, Apex, NC 27523
Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen, $20-30
Location: 7307 Tryon Rd, Cary, NC 27518
Reservations recommended.
Park West Village Restaurants
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Full Moon Oyster Bar & Seafood
Red, Hot and Blue
Angus Barn, $50-100 Steakhouse
Location: 9401 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27617
Reservations required
Tupelo Honey, $$
Location: 425 Oberlin Rd, Raleigh, NC 27605
Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar, $$
Location: 309 N. Dawson Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
Oak Steakhouse, $$
Location: 417 W Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
Zayka Indian Cuisine, $$
Location: 10410 Moncreiffe Road, Suite 103, Raleigh, NC 27617
Cucciolo Osteria, $30-50 Italian restaurant
Location: 601 W Main St suite c, Durham, NC 27701
Szechuan Mansion Hotpot Durham, $20-30 Hotpot
Location: 746 9th St, Durham, NC 27705
Local 22 Kitchen & Bar, $20-30
Location: 2200 W Main St, Durham, NC 27705
JuJu, $30 -50
Location: 737 9th St #210, Durham, NC 27705
Parizade, $30-50
Location: 2200 W Main St, Durham, NC 27705Bleu Olive, $$, Mediterranean
Location: 1821 Hillandale Rd #101, Durham, NC 27705
Vin Rouge, $$, French Bistro
Location: 2010 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Pomodoro, $, Italian
Directions: 1811 Hillandale Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Mothers & Sons Trattoria, $50-100 Italian
Location: 107 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701
Mateo Bar de Tapas, $50-100, Mexican Tapas
Location: 109 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701
Metro 8, $$-$$$, Steakhouse, Argentinean accents
Location: 1116 Broad St, Durham, NC 27705
Pizzeria Toro, $20-30 Pizza
Location: 105 E Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701
Vegan Friendly
Guglhupf Bakery & Restaurant, $10-20 Bakery, Brunch
Location: 2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707
Fairview Dining Room, $$$$ Washington Duke Inn
Location: 3001 Cameron Boulevard, Durham, North Carolina 27705
Reservations Required
Pho & Poke House, $10-20 Vietnamese restaurant
Location: 2816 Erwin Rd #207, Durham, NC 27705
NaanStop Indian Cuisine, $10-20 Indian restaurant
Location: 2812 Erwin Rd #103, Durham, NC 27705
Vien Rouge, $$$ French restaruant
Location: 2010 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Chipotle Mexican Grill, $10-20 Mexican restaurant
Location: 2608 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Ekhaya African restaurant
Location: 406 Blackwell St Suite 100, Durham, NC 27701
Nana Steak, $$$ Steakhouse
Location: 345 Blackwell St, Durham, NC 27701
Tobacco Road Sports Café, $-$$
Location:280 S Mangum St #100, Durham, NC 27701
PRESS Coffee Crêpes Cocktails, $10-20 cafes
Location: 359 Blackwell St, Durham, NC 27701
QueenBurger, $10-20 burger shop
Location: 359 Blackwell St Suite 125, Durham, NC 27701
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