City: Charlotte, NC
Category: Accommodations
City: Charlotte, NC
Category: Accommodations
Address: 222 East Third St.
City: Charlotte, NC
Category: Accommodations
Address: 8629 J. M. Keynes Dr.
19. Holiday Inn Charlotte—Airport
City: Charlotte, NC
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (704) 394-4301
Address: 2707 Little Rock Rd.
Description: Formerly a Best Western hotel, the Holiday Inn Charlotte–Airport caters to budget-minded business travelers flying in and out of Charlotte/Douglas International Airport. The hotel has 212 rooms, 24-hour free airport shuttle service, a sports bar and lounge, a heated outdoor pool, a fitness room, billiards, and 8 meeting rooms. Pets are welcome. High-speed Internet access is complimentary.
20. Holiday Inn Charlotte—Center City
City: Charlotte, NC
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (704) 335-5400
Address: 230 North College St.
Description: Located on the corner of College and Sixth Streets, this Holiday Inn has 296 guest rooms and 26 suites just steps away from Charlotte’s cultural attractions and pulsating nightlife. The fitness center and jogging track are complimentary, and the rooftop pool and spa with incredible views of the city will make you dread checking out to go home. Last renovated in 2004, the hotel serves upscale Italian fare in a warm, comfortable environment at Cafe Siena, or you can relax in the pub. Other amenities include 24-hour fax and copy service, airport shuttle, and a “kids eat free” program. Parking is $10 daily.
21. Homewood Suites
City: Charlotte, NC
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (704) 987-1818
Address: 125 Harbour Place Dr.
Description: These spacious, apartment-style suite hotels, part of the Hilton chain, are comfortably furnished with all the features and amenities you expect and some that may surprise you. Separate sleeping and living areas, two remote-controlled color TVs, and complimentary high-speed Internet access are standard. A free deluxe breakfast buffet is served daily, plus there’s a complimentary evening social hour Mon through Thurs that includes a light meal. You can work off stress at the exercise center, sports/activity court, swimming pool, or whirlpool.The new Davidson location is particularly nice. It is in an urban village environment just west of the town and convenient to I-77.
22. La Quinta Inn & Suites
City: Charlotte, NC
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (704) 523-5599
Address: 4900 South Tryon St.
Description: With upscale amenities at an economy price, the La Quinta offers a central location, free, unlimited local calls, satellite TV, continental breakfast, 24-hour coffee in the lobby, and airport shuttle service. Other features include a 24-hour fitness center, seasonal pool and hot tub, free high-speed Internet service, and meeting space that opens to a patio, courtyard, and gazebo. King rooms have a microwave, refrigerator, and two-line speaker phone.
City: Charlotte, NC
Category: Accommodations
Address: 132 East Trade St.
24. Renaissance Charlotte Suites Hotel
City: Charlotte, NC
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (704) 357-1414
Address: 2800 Coliseum Centre Dr.
Description: This upscale hotel was built next to the Charlotte Coliseum. Unfortunately, the city built a new arena in Uptown and tore down the old one. Nonetheless, this remains a very nice hotel in close proximity to Charlotte/Douglas International Airport and the Billy Graham Library. The Renaissance Charlotte has 275 suites in a full-service, deluxe hotel setting. The nine-story hotel, part of the Marriott chain, also has a restaurant, lounge, and room service, as well as banquet facilities and catering service. Other amenities include a business center with high-speed Internet access, pool, health club, and free airport shuttle.
25. Renaissance Charlotte—Southpark
City: Charlotte, NC
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (704) 554-1234
Address: 5501 Carnegie Blvd.
Description: Formerly the Hyatt SouthPark, this 262-room property is beautifully appointed and has a stately exterior befitting its location across from North Carolina’s most exclusive mall. The hotel has an indoor pool, sauna, fitness center, 24-hour room service, free valet parking, full-service business center, wireless Internet access, and complimentary airport shuttle service. The Fountain Grill offers dining to the soothing sounds of the atrium fountain. This is an elegant place to stay, and you’ll appreciate the helpful and friendly staff.
26. Ritz-Carlton Charlotte
City: Charlotte, NC
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (704) 547-2244
Address: 201 East Trade St.
Description: The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte created a lot of firsts. It’s the first Ritz-Carlton in the Queen City. It’s the first Ritz-Carlton in North Carolina. And, it’s the first LEED Gold certified Ritz-Carlton in the world.This landmark addition to the Charlotte business and leisure travel scene debuted in 2009. It features outstanding dining choices, dramatic skyline views, a penthouse wellness center/spa, and the eco-friendly designation.The building itself is 18 stories and contains 146 guest rooms. Each of those luxurious rooms includes iPod docking station, last-minute office supplies, 10-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, 400-thread count linens, dual vanities and separate tub and shower, two Ritz-Carlton signature terry bathrobes, and 24-hour in-room dining.
27. Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel
City: Charlotte, NC
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (704) 392-1200
Description: This bright, well-appointed hotel is close to the airport and about 5 miles from Uptown. It offers 222 rooms, executive suites, and a presidential suite; a number of meeting rooms; complimentary airport shuttle; fitness center; and indoor/outdoor pool. A daily copy of USA Today and a fruit bar are complimentary from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. Mon through Fri. You can dine at Oscar’s Restaurant.
28. Staybridge Suites
City: Charlotte, NC
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (704) 527-6767
Description: When business travel requires remaining away from home for an extended period, hotels such as Staybridge Suites combine a residential feel with the amenities of an office. But you may never want to leave, thanks to the on-site laundry, complimentary breakfast bar, Tues through Thurs beverage reception, 24-hour sweet shop and business center, library stocked with books and games, health club, pool, whirlpool, barbecue grill, and putting green. Preferred privileges for golf and spa treatments at nearby Ballantyne Resort are an added special touch.Staybridge has two Charlotte locations: Ballantyne, near I-485 in south Charlotte, and Arrowood, off I-77 near Carowinds. Both offer just under 120 suites with full kitchens.
29. Summerfield Suites
City: Charlotte, NC
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (704) 525-2600
Address: 4920 South Tryon St.
Description: Convenient to the airport and I-77 South, this 135-room hotel has one- and two-bedroom suites with full kitchens and separate living areas. Breakfast is complimentary, as are the airport shuttle and in-room high-speed Internet access. Guests also can take advantage of the free grocery shopping service, or dine at one of many nearby restaurants. A business center, laundry, outdoor pool, shuttle service, and social hour are added perks.
City: Charlotte, NC
Category: Accommodations
Address: 601 South College St.