Hotel Information

The following hotels have been reserved for the 2009 Convention and Trade Show in Charleston, South Carolina:

Please specify you're with the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM) when making room reservations. Reservations must be made prior to December 15, 2008 to receive the guaranteed group rate.

The NATM Annual Convention & Trade Show will be held at the North Charleston Convention Center, 5000 Coliseum Drive. Shuttles will run to and from all of the hotels to the Convention Center during NATM events and functions.

Sheraton North Charleston

4770 Goer Drive

North Charleston, SC 29406

Tel: (843) 747-1900

Fax: (843) 744-6108

Or you may make reservations online by clicking HERE

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