The Hilton Charlotte Center City is one of Charlotte's best upscale hotels, with an excellent Uptown location within walking distance of tons of sights and museums. The 400 rooms are stylish, with pops of color and attractive artwork on the walls (not your typical hotel prints). The bathrooms are also stylish, but small, with spacious walk-in showers. The hotel is a nice value for Hilton Honors members, but those who are non-members are required to pay an extra fee for Wi-Fi and use of the attached YMCA next door (the hotel does not have its own fitness center).
The Hilton Charlotte Center City is one of Charlotte's best upscale hotels, with an excellent Uptown location within walking distance of tons of sights and museums. The 400 rooms are stylish, with pops of color and attractive artwork on the walls (not your typical hotel prints). The bathrooms are also stylish, but small, with spacious walk-in showers. The hotel is a nice value for Hilton Honors members, but those who are non-members are required to pay an extra fee for Wi-Fi and use of the attached YMCA next door (the hotel does not have its own fitness center).
The four-pearl Charlotte Marriott City Center is technically a large business hotel, but with its sleek interiors and trendy Stoke Charlotte restaurant, it feels more like a boutique property. The 446 rooms and suites aren't too shabby either, with dark floors and big windows coupled with convenient perks such as mini-fridges and rainfall showerheads. Some categories have fancy beds and air purifiers. As this is primarily a business hotel, the amenities that stand out most are those suited for corporate types, including a great club lounge for guests in certain categories of rooms and 10 event spaces. Strangely enough, Wi-Fi costs extra. Those shopping around may want to look into the Omni Charlotte Hotel, which has a pool and offers free Wi-Fi to those willing to sign up for its loyalty program.
The four-pearl Charlotte Marriott City Center is technically a large business hotel, but with its sleek interiors and trendy Stoke Charlotte restaurant, it feels more like a boutique property. The 446 rooms and suites aren't too shabby either, with dark floors and big windows coupled with convenient perks such as mini-fridges and rainfall showerheads. Some categories have fancy beds and air purifiers. As this is primarily a business hotel, the amenities that stand out most are those suited for corporate types, including a great club lounge for guests in certain categories of rooms and 10 event spaces. Strangely enough, Wi-Fi costs extra. Those shopping around may want to look into the Omni Charlotte Hotel, which has a pool and offers free Wi-Fi to those willing to sign up for its loyalty program.
This Colonial revival house located in an historic neighborhood is charming and romantic. Even though all rooms at the inn differ, they each have something to offer: The Cleveland Suite sports a comfy four-poster bed, and the Solarium Suite is roomy with plenty of natural light. But some rooms feature tube TVs, and the bathrooms -- while clean, with some updated fixtures -- are a bit cramped and generally dated. Furniture and decor can look a little worn at times, and there's no pool, but overall, the large porch overlooking pretty grounds and the southern hospitality help give the place the feel of a grand manor. The nearby Duke Mansion is comparably priced and a bit higher-end, however, though it's a bit farther from Uptown Charlotte.
This Colonial revival house located in an historic neighborhood is charming and romantic. Even though all rooms at the inn differ, they each have something to offer: The Cleveland Suite sports a comfy four-poster bed, and the Solarium Suite is roomy with plenty of natural light. But some rooms feature tube TVs, and the bathrooms -- while clean, with some updated fixtures -- are a bit cramped and generally dated. Furniture and decor can look a little worn at times, and there's no pool, but overall, the large porch overlooking pretty grounds and the southern hospitality help give the place the feel of a grand manor. The nearby Duke Mansion is comparably priced and a bit higher-end, however, though it's a bit farther from Uptown Charlotte.
The Ballantyne is an upscale chain hotel with lots of amenities, including indoor and outdoor pools and a PGA championship golf course. Set within the Ballantyne Corporate Park, the 244-room property has a restaurant focused on farm-to-table cuisine, a coffee and cocktail bar with veranda seating, and a full-service spa and fitness center. Rooms are spacious and elegant, and some overlook the golf course. Guests wanting to stay nearer to the Uptown area could consider the upscale Hilton Charlotte Center City, but note that it lacks a pool.
The Ballantyne is an upscale chain hotel with lots of amenities, including indoor and outdoor pools and a PGA championship golf course. Set within the Ballantyne Corporate Park, the 244-room property has a restaurant focused on farm-to-table cuisine, a coffee and cocktail bar with veranda seating, and a full-service spa and fitness center. Rooms are spacious and elegant, and some overlook the golf course. Guests wanting to stay nearer to the Uptown area could consider the upscale Hilton Charlotte Center City, but note that it lacks a pool.
The Embassy Suites in Charlotte is a large hotel less than five minutes from the airport. The decor is typical of a chain hotel -- the 274 suites, all of which have separate (and blandly decorated) living areas, wet bars, mini-fridges, and microwaves, are centered around a kitschy atrium with a small waterfall and plastic-looking plants. Families may enjoy the indoor pool, the free breakfast, and the laundry facilities, but this hotel is geared toward business travelers who will be staying in Charlotte for a short trip. Those who want to be close to the action and the city's many attractions may consider staying in Uptown Charlotte.
The Embassy Suites in Charlotte is a large hotel less than five minutes from the airport. The decor is typical of a chain hotel -- the 274 suites, all of which have separate (and blandly decorated) living areas, wet bars, mini-fridges, and microwaves, are centered around a kitschy atrium with a small waterfall and plastic-looking plants. Families may enjoy the indoor pool, the free breakfast, and the laundry facilities, but this hotel is geared toward business travelers who will be staying in Charlotte for a short trip. Those who want to be close to the action and the city's many attractions may consider staying in Uptown Charlotte.
The 89-room Home2 Suites by Hilton Charlotte I-77 South is a pet-friendly budget hotel off I-77 with more perks than the average budget property. Bright rooms are modern and funky, with lots of intermingling colors and include kitchens, iPod docks, coffeemakers, and flat-screen TVs -- but walls are thin. There's also a free hot breakfast that receives wonderful reviews and a lovely indoor pool that gets lots of natural light. Both the fitness and business centers have updated equipment and modern color palettes, and there is a 24/7 convenience store with toiletries, snacks, and drink on-site. Parking is free, as is Wi-Fi.
The 89-room Home2 Suites by Hilton Charlotte I-77 South is a pet-friendly budget hotel off I-77 with more perks than the average budget property. Bright rooms are modern and funky, with lots of intermingling colors and include kitchens, iPod docks, coffeemakers, and flat-screen TVs -- but walls are thin. There's also a free hot breakfast that receives wonderful reviews and a lovely indoor pool that gets lots of natural light. Both the fitness and business centers have updated equipment and modern color palettes, and there is a 24/7 convenience store with toiletries, snacks, and drink on-site. Parking is free, as is Wi-Fi.
The 124-room Hampton Inn & Suites-SouthPark at Phillips Place is a three pearl chain hotel with a more upscale look and feel than the average Hampton Inn. Rooms have crown molding, dark wood furniture, mini-fridges, and microwaves, and the bathrooms have TVs in the mirrors. Perks include a free hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and a free area shuttle. There's also a small outdoor pool with a hot tub, and both the business center and the snacks and sundries shop are open 24/7.
The 124-room Hampton Inn & Suites-SouthPark at Phillips Place is a three pearl chain hotel with a more upscale look and feel than the average Hampton Inn. Rooms have crown molding, dark wood furniture, mini-fridges, and microwaves, and the bathrooms have TVs in the mirrors. Perks include a free hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and a free area shuttle. There's also a small outdoor pool with a hot tub, and both the business center and the snacks and sundries shop are open 24/7.
Wingate by Wyndham Charlotte Airport is a three-pearl chain hotel that gets most of its business from travelers needing easy access to the nearby airport. The 122 rooms and suites are noticeably large, if dark, and come with mini-fridges and microwaves. The facilities aren't bad, either, with a 24-hour fitness center, a small outdoor pool, three meeting rooms, and a free airport shuttle every 30 minutes. The breakfast buffet is also worth noting, with its wide selection of hot and cold items. While there's no restaurant for other meals, there is a snack shop in the lobby with microwave dinners. This is one of the best bets for those needing easy access to the airport, but if you're planning on spending more than one night in town, check rates in Uptown, perhaps at the Courtyard Charlotte City Center.
Wingate by Wyndham Charlotte Airport is a three-pearl chain hotel that gets most of its business from travelers needing easy access to the nearby airport. The 122 rooms and suites are noticeably large, if dark, and come with mini-fridges and microwaves. The facilities aren't bad, either, with a 24-hour fitness center, a small outdoor pool, three meeting rooms, and a free airport shuttle every 30 minutes. The breakfast buffet is also worth noting, with its wide selection of hot and cold items. While there's no restaurant for other meals, there is a snack shop in the lobby with microwave dinners. This is one of the best bets for those needing easy access to the airport, but if you're planning on spending more than one night in town, check rates in Uptown, perhaps at the Courtyard Charlotte City Center.
