City: Charlotte, NC

Category: Accommodations

Telephone: (704) 364-2400

Address: 6300 Morrison Blvd.

Description: Formerly SouthPark Suite Hotel, this 208-luxury-suite hotel is now a DoubleTree in the Hilton chain. A recent $3.5-million renovation freshened up all of the hotel’s public areas and one- or two-bedroom suites, which come with a living room, dining area, and fully equipped kitchen. Guests can dine in, buy grocery items at the Market Cafe, or choose from one of many upscale restaurants in the SouthPark area. The hotel also has a health center, an outdoor pool with cascading waterfall, flexible meeting space, high-speed Internet access, a lovely garden courtyard, and special weekend packages. If you’re visiting on a Sun evening in June, request a room with a balcony overlooking Symphony Park. Thousands of Charlotteans pack picnics to enjoy classical music in an open-air setting. Located next door to upscale South Park Mall, it’s also a great place to drop after you shop.