The 136-room Aloft Ballantyne has an ultra-contemporary, minimalist feel. The rooms lack a lot of color (dark, sleek, and sexy is the name of the game here) and are relatively small, but feature large flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. The lobby, though, packs in a lot of color with funky furniture, and has a pool table, a 24-hour mini-mart, and a bar. Catering to business travelers, the hotel, which overlooks a golf course on one side and a corporate park on the other, has a small 24-hour fitness center and a small indoor pool that families may also enjoy.
The 136-room Aloft Ballantyne has an ultra-contemporary, minimalist feel. The rooms lack a lot of color (dark, sleek, and sexy is the name of the game here) and are relatively small, but feature large flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. The lobby, though, packs in a lot of color with funky furniture, and has a pool table, a 24-hour mini-mart, and a bar. Catering to business travelers, the hotel, which overlooks a golf course on one side and a corporate park on the other, has a small 24-hour fitness center and a small indoor pool that families may also enjoy.
The Duke Mansion, a quaint 20-room bed and breakfast, is a decidedly regal southern experience -- as you'd expect from an authentic southern mansion. The rooms are elegant and individually furnished with original artwork housed in ornate frames, oak furniture, and large porches. Unlike other historic hotels, the bathrooms are surprisingly spacious and modern, the ceilings are high, and there's a working elevator. The mansion's location in the upscale Myers Park neighborhood is also a plus, with shops and restaurants within walking distance. There's no pool, though, and rooms only feature either a single queen or king bed (no doubles), so it's not ideal for families.
The Duke Mansion, a quaint 20-room bed and breakfast, is a decidedly regal southern experience -- as you'd expect from an authentic southern mansion. The rooms are elegant and individually furnished with original artwork housed in ornate frames, oak furniture, and large porches. Unlike other historic hotels, the bathrooms are surprisingly spacious and modern, the ceilings are high, and there's a working elevator. The mansion's location in the upscale Myers Park neighborhood is also a plus, with shops and restaurants within walking distance. There's no pool, though, and rooms only feature either a single queen or king bed (no doubles), so it's not ideal for families.
The 700-room Westin Charlotte has a hard time standing out from any other mid-level chain. As always, the chain's Heavenly Beds are comfortable, but the furniture throughout the rest of the room is dinged and slightly showing its age. Fitness buffs will love the fitness center, but the pool area (while clean) is small and narrow. It would be strictly a business traveler's mainstay if not for its convenient location within walking distance of stadiums, restaurants, attractions, and a light rail stop with access to downtown.
The 700-room Westin Charlotte has a hard time standing out from any other mid-level chain. As always, the chain's Heavenly Beds are comfortable, but the furniture throughout the rest of the room is dinged and slightly showing its age. Fitness buffs will love the fitness center, but the pool area (while clean) is small and narrow. It would be strictly a business traveler's mainstay if not for its convenient location within walking distance of stadiums, restaurants, attractions, and a light rail stop with access to downtown.
This upper-middle-range hotel from the Hilton chain is a polished contemporary property situated about a 25-minute drive outside of Charlotte and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Its one- and two-bedroom suites are clean and spacious; all are equipped with living areas and wet bars with microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. Features include a restaurant serving American fare, a small indoor pool, and a modern fitness center, plus there are business facilities like meeting/event rooms. Other perks include free made-to-order breakfasts served daily as well as free evening receptions with drinks and snacks. For something more central, travelers might want to consider Hilton Charlotte Center City -- though it lacks a fitness center and there are fees for parking and Wi-Fi.
This upper-middle-range hotel from the Hilton chain is a polished contemporary property situated about a 25-minute drive outside of Charlotte and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Its one- and two-bedroom suites are clean and spacious; all are equipped with living areas and wet bars with microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. Features include a restaurant serving American fare, a small indoor pool, and a modern fitness center, plus there are business facilities like meeting/event rooms. Other perks include free made-to-order breakfasts served daily as well as free evening receptions with drinks and snacks. For something more central, travelers might want to consider Hilton Charlotte Center City -- though it lacks a fitness center and there are fees for parking and Wi-Fi.
The 60-room Dunhill Hotel is an upscale historic hotel in uptown Charlotte. Polished and homey rooms have iPod docks, free bottled water, Keurig coffeemakers, and excellent marble bathrooms, though some rooms are small. The on-site restaurant, The Asbury, serves modern Southern dishes while the Dunhill Hotel Bar has snacks, cocktails, and small plates. While there's no fitness center, all guests can use the Childress Klein YMCA for free and both the business center and concierge services are available around the clock. Other perks include free Wi-Fi and a free uptown shuttle. Expect to pay extra for parking.
The 60-room Dunhill Hotel is an upscale historic hotel in uptown Charlotte. Polished and homey rooms have iPod docks, free bottled water, Keurig coffeemakers, and excellent marble bathrooms, though some rooms are small. The on-site restaurant, The Asbury, serves modern Southern dishes while the Dunhill Hotel Bar has snacks, cocktails, and small plates. While there's no fitness center, all guests can use the Childress Klein YMCA for free and both the business center and concierge services are available around the clock. Other perks include free Wi-Fi and a free uptown shuttle. Expect to pay extra for parking.
The 109-room Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte Airport is a two-and-a-half pearl chain hotel a five-minute ride from the airport on the hotel's free 24-hour shuttle. Rooms are stylish for a chain hotel and feature coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and microwaves. However, there have been some complaints of airplane noise overhead. Features include an indoor pool and a hot tub bathed in natural light, a small convenience store, a business center, and a small gym. For a bit more money, it may be worth upgrading to the Aloft Charlotte Ballantyne, which has nicer rooms and an outdoor courtyard.
The 109-room Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte Airport is a two-and-a-half pearl chain hotel a five-minute ride from the airport on the hotel's free 24-hour shuttle. Rooms are stylish for a chain hotel and feature coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and microwaves. However, there have been some complaints of airplane noise overhead. Features include an indoor pool and a hot tub bathed in natural light, a small convenience store, a business center, and a small gym. For a bit more money, it may be worth upgrading to the Aloft Charlotte Ballantyne, which has nicer rooms and an outdoor courtyard.
The 163-room Hyatt House Charlotte Center City is a mid-range hotel in busy uptown Charlotte. Contemporary rooms feature fridges (mini or full-size), iPod docks, coffeemakers, and microwaves, and the updated bathrooms have beautiful granite countertops. The free hot breakfast gets excellent reviews, as does the H Bar, which serves small plates and cocktails. Many of the hotel's features are open around the clock, including the fitness center, the business center, and the on-site minimart, and free Wi-Fi runs throughout the property. There is a nice rooftop pool accompanied by a fireplace and seating, but it’s tiny. Only valet parking is available at this hotel and it has an expensive daily fee.
The 163-room Hyatt House Charlotte Center City is a mid-range hotel in busy uptown Charlotte. Contemporary rooms feature fridges (mini or full-size), iPod docks, coffeemakers, and microwaves, and the updated bathrooms have beautiful granite countertops. The free hot breakfast gets excellent reviews, as does the H Bar, which serves small plates and cocktails. Many of the hotel's features are open around the clock, including the fitness center, the business center, and the on-site minimart, and free Wi-Fi runs throughout the property. There is a nice rooftop pool accompanied by a fireplace and seating, but it’s tiny. Only valet parking is available at this hotel and it has an expensive daily fee.
A good fit for business travelers, Staybridge Suites Charlotte Ballantyne is a mid-range, chain hotel offering free shuttle service within the Ballantyne Corporate Park (where it is located). The property has 118 rooms with comfortable beds, full kitchens, and separate living room areas. Features include a modern fitness center, big indoor pool area, and free breakfast
buffet that earns good reviews from guests. The shuttle also visits a nearby golf course, and there are plenty of restaurants within walking distance. The hotel is a good value for the price.
A good fit for business travelers, Staybridge Suites Charlotte Ballantyne is a mid-range, chain hotel offering free shuttle service within the Ballantyne Corporate Park (where it is located). The property has 118 rooms with comfortable beds, full kitchens, and separate living room areas. Features include a modern fitness center, big indoor pool area, and free breakfast
buffet that earns good reviews from guests. The shuttle also visits a nearby golf course, and there are plenty of restaurants within walking distance. The hotel is a good value for the price.
This upper-mid-range business hotel is centrally located in the heart of downtown Charlotte, two blocks from the Convention Center and the Time Warner Cable Arena. Rooms have the standard chain hotel amenities (flat-screen TVs, minibars, free morning papers), plush bedding, sophisticated neutral decor, and tiny bathrooms. The restaurant is adequate and the fitness center is tiny, but the property offers the convenience of being connected to a shopping mall with over 30 stores and several dining options in the same building. However, be ready to pay for parking and Wi-Fi, and possibly to hear the neighbor’s conversations.
This upper-mid-range business hotel is centrally located in the heart of downtown Charlotte, two blocks from the Convention Center and the Time Warner Cable Arena. Rooms have the standard chain hotel amenities (flat-screen TVs, minibars, free morning papers), plush bedding, sophisticated neutral decor, and tiny bathrooms. The restaurant is adequate and the fitness center is tiny, but the property offers the convenience of being connected to a shopping mall with over 30 stores and several dining options in the same building. However, be ready to pay for parking and Wi-Fi, and possibly to hear the neighbor’s conversations.
The Clarion Hotel Airport & Conference Center is a solid choice for travelers who need a comfortable and affordable place to rest while passing through the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The lower-middle-range property is a 15-minute drive or free 24/7 shuttle ride from the airport in a mostly commercial area. It shares an atrium-like lobby, outdoor pool, and meeting space with its sister property, the Ramada Plaza Charlotte Airport Hotel & Conference Center. Other amenities include a restaurant/bar, fitness center, guest laundry, and free parking and Wi-Fi. Rooms are clean and well equipped with microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. But bathrooms are on the small side and rates don't include breakfast. The Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte - Airport is closer to the airport and includes breakfast, but rates are typically higher.
The Clarion Hotel Airport & Conference Center is a solid choice for travelers who need a comfortable and affordable place to rest while passing through the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The lower-middle-range property is a 15-minute drive or free 24/7 shuttle ride from the airport in a mostly commercial area. It shares an atrium-like lobby, outdoor pool, and meeting space with its sister property, the Ramada Plaza Charlotte Airport Hotel & Conference Center. Other amenities include a restaurant/bar, fitness center, guest laundry, and free parking and Wi-Fi. Rooms are clean and well equipped with microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. But bathrooms are on the small side and rates don't include breakfast. The Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte - Airport is closer to the airport and includes breakfast, but rates are typically higher.