Hotel Stay Guide

Where to Stay in Charlotte

Hotels by neighborhood, with real ratings and nightly rates.

JW Marriott Charlotte

A Queen Charlotte-inspired aesthetic with a brass inlaid terrazzo floor, a flowing custom chandelier, and natural light pouring through floor-to-ceiling windows across public spaces. Three restaurants, a rooftop pool and bar, and a spa by JW - all in the center of Uptown.

Off-site parking runs $48 per day. CLT is 5.6 miles away, about 21 minutes. Aura Rooftop, Dean's Italian Steakhouse, and Caroline's Oyster Bar are all open to non-guests; just note that reviewers recommend putting your name on the waitlist for the rooftop bar as soon as you arrive.

Best for: business travelers, couples, and anyone who wants rooftop skyline views with their cocktail.

★ 4.6/5 · From ~$300/night

Address

600 S College St, Charlotte, NC 28202

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The Ivey's Hotel

Boutique luxury inside a restored 1924 building. Originally designed by renowned architect William H. Peeps, the building first opened as the home of J.B. Ivey & Company Department Store before being reimagined as a hotel. The 47-room property pairs concierge-level service with genuine character, down to the white marble en suites and floating bathtubs.

Valet parking runs $45 per night. CLT airport is 6.3 miles away. Non-guests are welcome at Sophia's Lounge, which serves crafted cocktails, sharable plates, and decadent desserts, and the Library Lounge, which offers all-day access with evening wine socials and cheese and charcuterie.

Best for: couples, weekend getaways, and boutique hotel enthusiasts who want to walk to everything Uptown.

★ 4.5/5 · From ~$290/night

Address

127 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202

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The Ritz-Carlton

An 18-story tower in the heart of Uptown. The hotel has a vegetated roof, its own beehives, an organic spa, and has become the place in Charlotte to see and be seen as crowds gather in the lobby bar before Hornets games and unwind after the Quail Hollow Championship every spring.

Valet parking runs $40 per day. CLT airport is seven miles away. Non-guests are welcome at BLT Steak, The Punch Room cocktail bar, and Bar Cocoa for chocolate afternoon tea.

Best for: business travelers, special occasions, and sports event-goers. It's steps from the Spectrum Center and Bank of America Stadium.

★ 4.6/5 · From ~$541/night

Address

201 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202