Hampton Roads Convention Center

The Hampton Roads Convention Center hosted the Hampton Wine and Spirit Expo over the weekend and it was an incredible event. Wineries from near and far were in attendance showcasing all different types of wines and we had the pleasure of tasting them all. Other vendors were there as well offering items such as beef jerky, international snacks, popcorn, cupcakes, candles and other miscellaneous goods. The event space also had food and drinks available for purchase as well.As my friend and I were sampling the wines, it was awesome to get to know the owners and hear about how the businesses came about. The owner of Rosemond Vineyards (out of Fredericksburg, VA) happened to go to a wine tasting and was inspired to make wines herself which is how her business came about. I just loved her story and definitely purchased a bottle of her wine. The awesome thing about these events is being able to try wines and sprits that you normally wouldn't try and I was surprised by how much I enjoyed some of them.By the end of the event, I purchased 5 bottles of wine and I absolutely cannot wait to enjoy them all. The Expo offered VIP tickets that included table reservations so we definitely plan on purchasing those tickets next time to have a place to sit but all-in-all, it was a great event and I look forward to the next one.

Definitely a really nice convention center. When you think about others, it may not be as luxurious, but this was a smart investment for the area. Was lucky enough to be in the hotel next door, as there could be more parking spots. It's a guess but if this and the nearby Coliseum have events, that will make getting in an absolute challenge. Your best bet is to stay next door, or at other hotels within walking distance.The ballroom is huge. Also it has fairly comfortable tables and chairs. Am not sure what total room capacity is, but large organizations will like this. As for the smaller rooms, these offer a spot too. Definitely be ready to walk. There were a lot of footsteps everyday, which for me is a healthy thing.

Really awesome art work and presentation in the hallways. I was there for an event but had the pleasure of viewing the photographs, artwork, and displays in the hallways. Very impressive and like the localVibe and feel as well.

Came here for work conference. Overall, the outside of the building is gorgeous with water fountains. Inside of the building is well maintained. Gorgeous layout. Someone is always cleaning the building as we were there. Spacious and well functioning elevators. Conference rooms are modern and well maintained.

I've been coming here for the last couple of years for the Nike tournament that is hosted by Boo Williams. I love the new additions of the wi-fi stations and hi-top tables in the lobby. I was working in between games and this new area gave me a nice space to dig in, efficiently. The security and ticket attendants are always pleasant and help the crowds get into the makeshift gym quickly. The bathrooms are clean and the snack bar attendants are polite and quick with orders, especially with very long lines at their stations.

Great location for events. Staff and security are polite and they do a great job at keeping it clean during busy events such as the volleyball tournament I attended in Jan 2018. A bonus for my family is that they allowed us to park our RV in the parking lot for the weekend. We were respectful by leaving no trace to be sure the privilege would not be lost for future campers. The only gripe I have that I would not let affect my 5 star is the fact they use embassy suites for their food vendor and their coffee is like drinking river water. The concession stand also charges $1.00 for each swipe of a debit or credit card. For a $2 cup of coffee this is high so I avoided all concessions.

We came here today for a train show. The facility was easy to drive to, there were plenty parking spaces, and it was beautifully decorated inside. We never went upstairs, but there were ballrooms and more space for events. The employees were very friendly. Inside the train event room, they had concessions they were reasonably priced. I'm definitely looking to attend more here at the convention center.

Super cool convention center! It was my first visit to Hampton to run the Crawling Crab Half Marathon and the health and wellness expo was held here. The convention center does not look very old - the building is modern and there is ample parking around the site (shares it with the coliseum). The very first thing you will probably notice about the convention center is the unique roof structure they chose at their front door. The structural fabric not only makes the structure unique looking, but very functional as well (a covered area for driving up and picking up people). I was fascinated by the cables and anchors that are massive and placed in front - no roping off or anything, so you can go right up and touch the hardware.There is a beautiful fountain in front of the convention center and some pretty cool "photo op" spots. One of the fountains have a small walkway on it so you can be inches away from a shallow pool of water.Inside, the space is clean and modern with lots of artwork on the walls and plenty of seating - it reminded me of a small airport (minus all the security). Overall a very beautiful space. The exhibit hall were the expo was held was cavernous and I can see various other events being held in the space. Hampton is very lucky to have this convention center - someone was obviously planning correctly when they placed/designed this structure.

Where DO I START!! What a well selected "4-day" Jazz Legacy Gala put on by Hampton Roads...The Center had everything from Auto-graphing tables, to Booths.........for this JLG, I learned People traveled from as far as England & California in support of Jazz & Music Education!! Yessss, we were in Da House afar REPN...To sprinkle a little flavor of the evening.....The Gala "Glistened" with my Most Talented Jazz Artist & R&B Greatest of the Great from Alex Bugnon, Denise Williams, Najee, Josh Vietti and the Creme-da-Creme of my Night PHIL PERRY!! **Mr Phil Perry saanngg my favorite of all time "Call Me" & a great Rendition from the late George Duke (Forever)****Did I Have A Great Night, you better know it! and Before I leave a Cliffhanger or Should I say "Forget to Spill the Beans:" Alex Buguon has a new CD to be released by Jan 17'Kudos to the Event Planners, Organizers and Staff at HRCC!! Ciao!

We attended the Jazz Legacy Foundation events and had a superb time at the convention center. The menu selections were fantastic (THAT BREAD PUDDING!) the staff worked quickly and were very friendly. Kudos to the chefs and staff. You could see freshly cooked food being added, having a display of the selections was very helpful. We hope the Keels keep this option for dinner service, along with the variety of artists it made our visit excellent!