Charlotte, North Carolina's largest city, is located in the southern part of the state. Popular attractions in the city include the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Carowinds Amusement Park and Billy Graham Library, site of the evangelist's childhood home. Charlotte also offers visitors opportunities for shopping, dining and nightlife.
The Omni Charlotte Hotel is situated in the heart of downtown Charlotte, 2 1/2 blocks from the Convention Center and one-half mile from the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The hotel has 374 bedrooms and suites, with a choice of five individual room designs. All rooms feature city views, beds with triple sheets and feather pillows, wireless Internet access (free for members of the Omni loyalty program), minibars and cable television. The hotel is connected to the Overstreet Mall, which features 30 stores, and boasts a fitness center, rooftop swimming pool and sundeck. The Omni's restaurant, Illume-Mediterranean Bistro ,serves a buffet breakfast as well as a la carte lunch and dinner. Guests also can enjoy cocktails and snacks at the Ilume Lounge.
Omni Charlotte Hotel
132 E. Trade St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-377-0400
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The Blake Hotel is centrally located and a mile and a half from the Bank of America Stadium--home of the Carolina Panthers football team. The hotel offers 308 guest rooms furnished in leather and wood. All rooms feature paid wireless Internet access, cable television with pay-per-view movies, air conditioning and luxury toiletries. Executive Level rooms on the 14th floor additionally feature private balconies. Hotel facilities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and exhibition space. The Vault Restaurant Lounge serves continental cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner and there is also a coffee shop in the hotel.
Blake Hotel
555 S. McDowell St.
Charlotte, NC 28204
704-372-4100
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The Charlotte Marriott City Center is just a few minutes' walk from the Discovery Place museum and IMAX center. The hotel offers 434 bedrooms and four suites, all featuring beds with 300-thread count linens, cable television with pay-per-view movies, paid Internet access and coffee makers. Hotel facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, whirlpool and 24-hour fitness center. The Marriott features a coffee bar, wine bar, sports bar and cigar bar, as well as two restaurants. First Light serves American fare for breakfast, and the Savannah Red Restaurant serves traditional Southern cuisine with a modern twist.
Charlotte Marriott City Center
100 W. Trade St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-333-9000
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