Budget
Microtel Inn and Suites
6309 banner elk dr, +1 704 227-3377. located immediately off i-77 exit 16b on the northwest side. you sacrifice location for a cheaper price, but the hotel itself is of acceptable quality. features a pool and business center. $45-70.
Econo Lodge Coliseum Area
575 clanton rd, +1 704 523-0633 fax: +1 704 319-2120, (http://www.choicehotels.c...). check-in: 2pm, check-out: 11am. conveniently located next to interstate 77 and near i 85, it is four miles from the cricket arena and bank of america stadium. carowinds theme park and lowe's motor speedway are just a short drive from this charlotte, nc hotel. the charlotte-douglas international airport is six miles away. $45-50.
Top end
Dunhill Hotel
237 n tryon st, +1 704 332-4141 fax: +1 704 376-4117, (http://www.dunhillhotel.com/). check-in: 3pm, check-out: noon. listed on the national trust for historic preservation, this is one of only a handful of historic high-rises in charlotte. its attractive location on tryon st., 19th-century decor, and high-end restaurant the monticello make this boutique hotel a favorite for honeymooners and other romantics. $199-269.
Omni Hotel
132 e. trade st. +1 704 377-0400 fax: +1 704 347-0649, (http://www.omnihotels.com...). check-in: 3pm, check-out: noon. it doesn't get more central than this; the shard-shaped omni is located directly on the square. aside from its excellent views and relatively affordable package deals, the omni is also located on top of an indoor mall area. in addition, it is connected to the blumenthal performing arts center and features a rooftop pool with excellent skyline views. most rooms have great views, except those on the backside of the building. business travelers tend to favor this one for location. pool, sauna, fitness center, restaurant, airport shuttle, sauna. $99-229.
Residence Inn by Marriott
404 s mint st, +1 704 340-4000 fax: +1 704 358-1211, (http://www.marriott.com/h...). check-in: 3pm, check-out: noon. a favorite for visitors to panthers games. features a large number of suites, making this a favorite of celebrities who are in town for the game. most rooms face the stadium and it is a short walk to the game and surrounding amenities. the hotel is only 5 years old, so the rooms have a very ânewâ feel. restaurant, fitness center, continental breakfast. $144-289.
Westin Hotel
601 s college st, +1 704 335-2100 fax: +1 704 375-2623, (http://www.starwoodhotels...). check-in: 3pm, check-out: noon. charlotte's largest hotel, and one of its best-located. the distinctive shape of the hotel gives an indication of its prominence in connecting uptown and south end, both of which are within walking distance. an added bonus: the streetcar stops right at the base of the hotel and the gold rush trolley passes close by. the in-house restaurant has an excellent reputation. fitness center, pool, grand ballroom. $119-209.
The Ritz-Carlton
201 east trade st, +1 704 547-2244 fax: +1 704 549-4179, (http://www.ritzcarlton.co...). check-in: 3pm, check-out: noon. the newly opened ritz is uptown's first 5-star hotel, and with leed gold certification, the greenest ritz ever built. on site spa and blt steakhouse. $200-$1,800
Aloft Hotel
210 east trade st, +1 704 333-1999 fax: +1 704 333-0699, (http://www.holidayinn.com...). check-in: 3pm, check-out: noon. a modern hotel that is part of the starwood family, it is located atop the epicenter entertainment complex. $80-150.