Holiday Inn
8520 university executive park dr., +1 704-547-0999, (http://www.holiday-inn.com).
Homewood Suites Charlotte North University Research Park
8340 n tryon st., +1 704 549-8800, fax: +1 704 510-0055.
InTown Suites
110 rocky river rd west, +1 704-599-2380. possibly the cheapest hotel in the city. located off tryon st. in a somewhat gritty area, but easily accessible to a lot of the city's amenities you can get to almost anything in uptown, university city and noda within 15 minutes' drive. most rooms run about $25/night.
University Place Hilton
8629 j.m. keynes dr., +1 704-547-7444, (http://www.hilton.com/). if staying uptown isn't your cup of tea, consider this one of the best alternatives around. this hotel is one of the vibrant university city area's keystones, and is located adjacent to a major shopping complex. take a stroll around the lake, try out the paddleboats, eat dinner on a patio balcony only a few minutes' walk from your room. upper rooms have excellent views of the surrounding area, and most lower rooms have a nice view of the lake. $98 - $169.