Let the charm of southern hospitality set the stage for a romantic hotel getaway in Charlotte, N.C. Known as the International Gateway to the South, nearly 6.9 million people live within 100-miles of the city. Yet when it is time for just the two of you to slip away for time together, the city's hotels offer privacy and personal space where romance flourishes.
The Ballantyne caters to romantics with special packages designed for celebrations, luxury and comfort. Breakfast in bed, champagne and strawberries, and flower delivery to the room add to the ambiance. Holding a coveted Forbes Four Star ranking, the hotel is home to a PGA public golf course, a wellness and beauty spa, tennis courts, and both an indoor and seasonal outdoor pool. Guest rooms feature soaring 10-foot ceilings, picture windows, luxury linens, wireless Internet access, large screen television and lounging robes hanging in the closet. For the ultimate romantic experience, The Ballantyne hosts weddings, from large gala events to smaller intimate gatherings.
The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge
10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28277
704-248-4000
theballantynehotel.com
A member of the Historic Hotels of America, The Dunhill's meticulous restoration from an apartment complex into a city landmark has created the romantic atmosphere of bygone days. Select one of the Queen guest rooms with a four-poster bed, snuggle into one of the doeskin robes and enjoy the Dunhill chocolate square discreetly placed on the pillows. Round out the romantic stay with a show at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, within walking distance, and an intimate dinner at Monticello Restaurant, a historic fine dining establishment adjacent to the hotel.
The Dunhill Hotel
237 N. Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-332-4141
dunhillhotel.com
Surprise your paramour with a couple's massage package at the Hampton Inn. The room is set up with candles, a Jacuzzi with mirrors and wine or sparkling cider. Relax in the hotel's signature Cloud Nine bed and in the morning, indulge in a complimentary breakfast. Within walking distance of Charlotte's uptown shopping district and the performing arts center, the Hampton Inn is well-situated for a stroll, hand-in-hand, away from the hotel. Fitness buffs enjoy the indoor pool and exercise room, while free high-speed Internet, a lap desk and television make it just as easy to stay put in your own guest room.
Hampton Inn Charlotte-Uptown
530 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-373-0917
hamptoncharlotteuptown.com
