In Charlotte, North Carolina, you will find Southern hospitality in a city of NASCAR fans and first-class restaurants. Downtown Charlotte includes the Epicentre, which features bars and nightclubs such as The Suite and Blackfinn. The NASCAR Hall of Fame is in uptown Charlotte. Shopping in Charlotte ranges from local artists galleries like Red Sky Gallery to high-end shopping such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Michael Kors.
The Blake Hotel, a contemporary boutique hotel, is in downtown Charlotte. Each of the 308 guestrooms features leather and wood furnishings and Glichrist and Soames luxury bath products. The swimming pool at the Blake is seasonal, but the fitness center is open 24-hours. Onsite amenities include a lounge with a full service liquor menu and a coffee shop. A complementary hotel shuttle is available to nearby restaurants, shopping and nightlife. The Blake is one mile from the Charlotte Convention Center and the Bank of America stadium.
The Blake Hotel
555 South McDowell Street
Charlotte, NC 28204
704-372-4100
blakehotelnc.com
The Ritz-Carlton, in downtown Charlotte, is one of the city's luxury hotels. Each guestroom and suite features luxury bedding. The spa and wellness center is 13,000 square feet and includes a fitness facility. The spa offers treatments such as massages and facials. The indoor swimming pool, the Aqua Lounge, is open year-round. The Lobby Lounge offers cocktail, meals and light snacks. BLT Steak serves prime beef, seafood and American classics, and offers an extensive wine list. The Charlotte Epicentre, less than a block from the Ritz-Carlton, features bars such as Howl at the Moon and a bowling alley. Bank of America Stadium is one mile from the Ritz-Carlton and the NASCAR Hall of Fame is 1/2 mile from the hotel.
The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte
201 East Trade Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-547-2244
ritzcarlton.com
Each of the 274 guestrooms at the Embassy Suites Charlotte hotel is a two-room suite, with a separate living and sleeping area, dining room and kitchen. The Embassy features an eight-story atrium. Guests receive complimentary hot breakfast. The Embassy features Omaha Steakhouse, the onsite restaurant, which serves beef, seafood and chicken. The restaurant has a full bar. The Embassy has a seasonal swimming pool and a 24-hour fitness facility. Located in the heart of downtown, the Embassy is within walking distance of the Bank of America Stadium and the Charlotte Epicentre.
Embassy Suites Charlotte
4800 South Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28217
704-527-8400
embassysuites.com
