Charlotte is North Carolina's largest city, and Uptown Charlotte is the city center, home of Bank of America's corporate headquarters, the Mint Museum of Craft and Design, Levine Museum of the New South, the Afro-American Cultural Center and numerous nightclubs, restaurants and bars. The uptown area also has some of Charlotte's most exclusive hotels.
The Charlotte Marriott City Center is home to the Savannah Red Restaurant, which was voted the "boldest food in Charlotte" by the James Beard Foundation. Other nearby restaurants include the Capital Grille, Luce and Ratcliffe on the Green. The Greyhound bus station is less than a mile away, and the Amtrak Station is situated two-miles from the property. The Bank of America Stadium can be reached by foot. All rooms at the Charlotte Marriott City Center are smoke-free, and come equipped with such amenities as the Marriott Revive bed, 27-inch satellite televisions, wireless Internet and pay-per-view movies. Most rooms have views of the uptown Charlotte skyline. Room service is available daily between the hours of 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. Each morning, a continental breakfast is served in the lobby, and hors d'oeuvres are served in the evening.
Charlotte Marriott City Center
100 W. Trade St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-333-9000
marriott.com
Aloft Charlotte Uptown at the Epicentre offers accommodation in large, loft-style rooms with nine-foot ceilings and large windows. Bathrooms come with oversized walk-in showers with designer bath products. Guest rooms are equipped with 42-inch LCD televisions, in-room magazines, ergonomic chairs and free bottled water. Aloft Charlotte Uptown at the Epicentre has its own 24-hour self-catering cafe where guests can "mix and match" items to create a gourmet meal to eat on the premises or take away. The NASCAR Hall of Fame is just a mile away from the hotel, as are Johnson C. Smith University and the British Consulate. Charlotte/Douglas International Airport is eight miles away. For those traveling to Charlotte without a car, the hotel is within walking distance of historic streetcars and the Charlotte light rail system.
Aloft Charlotte Uptown at the Epicentre
210 E. Trade St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-333-1999
starwoodhotels.com
The Ritz Carlton has the distinction of being the first luxury hotel to open in Charlotte. It is located within walking distance of the NASCAR Hall of Fame and Discovery Place Museum, and several area restaurants. Guest rooms and suites come with 42-inch LCD televisions, Ritz Carlton signature terry cloth bathrobes, DVD players and iPod docking stations. The hotel has its own restaurant, BLT Steak, and a spa. It is the first hotel in Charlotte to be awarded LEED Gold certification, making it the most environmentally-friendly accommodation option in town.
The Ritz Carlton
201 E. Trade St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-547-2244
ritzcarlton.com
