Time Warner Cable Arena is a multipurpose indoor area in downtown Charlotte, North Carolina. The arena was originally called the Charlotte Bobcats Arena but was renamed through a naming agreement with Time Warner Cable in 2008. The area is currently home to the Charlotte Bobcats of the National Basketball League (NBA). Several hotels are located close to the Time Warner Cable Arena.
The Aloft Charlotte Uptown at the Epicentre is located within walking distance of Time Warner Cable Arena. The hotel featurs the WXYZ bar open daily for cocktails and light snacks. Additional amenities include a heated, indoor swimming pool, a state-of-the-art fitness room and a full-service business center. Guest rooms offer a 42-inch LCD television, in-room movies and video games, a walk-in shower and high-speed Internet access. As of January 2011, guest rooms start at $218 per night.
Located less than three blocks from the Time Warner Cable Arena, the Omni Charlotte Hotel is a luxury business-oriented hotel. The on-site Illume-Mediterranean Bistro is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner and features traditional Mediterranean cuisine and an extensive wine list. The hotel features a rooftop pool and sundeck, a concierge and tour desk and a beauty salon. Guest rooms offer pay-per-view movies, bathrobes, a minibar and high-speed Internet access. The Omni also allows pets for a small additional fee. As of January 2011, guest rooms start at $199 per night.
The Holiday Inn Charlote-Center City is located within walking distance of Time Warner Cable Arena. Hotel amenities include a business center, a fitness room and 24-hour hot tub. The on-site Caffe Siena is an upscale, family-oriented restaurant open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guest rooms offer in-room video games, premium movie channels and high-speed Internet access. As of January 2011, rooms start at $137 per night.
Time Warner Cable Arena is located in the heart of downtown Charlotte's financial district. Additional area attractions include Bank of America Stadium, home of the Carolina Panthers, the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center and the Discovery Place and OmniMax Theater. Restaurants within walking distance of Time Warner Cable Arena include Bentley's Restaurant on 27, McCormick and Schmick's Seafood Restaurant and Mez.
