Bright and beautiful Charlotte is North Carolina’s biggest city, filled with excellent museums, restaurants and stacks of family-friendly activities. Popular with both business and leisure travellers, there is a considerable variety of accommodation on offer, ranging from intimate B&Bs to chic, contemporary hotels. Our pick of the best places to stay in Charlotte includes a lavish centrally-located property, a historic mansion and an expansive resort with lots for everyone to do.
Having grown rich during Carolina Gold Rush, and later benefitting from the cotton and textile boom, the city is now one of the largest banking hubs in the USA. Its centre dominated by futuristic skyscrapers, Charlotte remains a funky, lively city, with top-notch museums, galleries and historic sites to explore. Big hitters include the Levine Museum of the New South, the Charlotte History Museum and the Mint Museum Uptown. Uptown — as Charlotte’s downtown area is known — is also home to restaurants aplenty, as well as one of our favourite luxury hotels. Head to trendy NoDa, where cool cafés and hip breweries are housed in old textile mills, or to the boutiques and eateries of Plaza Midwood, for a real sense of the city. Don't miss admiring beautiful edifices — including that of one of our other hotel recommendations — as you stroll through the historic neighbourhood of Myers Park, to the south.
Beyond the city limits, the Historic Latta Plantation and the Billy Graham Library will be of particular interest to history aficionados looking to delve deeper into the South’s complex past. Adventurous travellers of all ages, on the other hand, will adore adrenaline-fuelled fun at the US National Whitewater Centre, the race-car simulator at the NASCAR Hall of Fame, and learning about birds of prey at the Carolina Raptor Centre.
Whether you're in the city on business, dreaming of a romantic hideaway or keen for an active family holiday, the best places to stay in Charlotte promise beautiful bedrooms, fantastic facilities and a wonderful Southern welcome.
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Charlotte (North Carolina)
A small boutique hotel offering a fresh take on traditional design and that renowned Southern hospitality. Rooms are simply styled with large windows, classic mahogany furniture and deep turquoise walls. A vibey restaurant serves Southern classics. Well located in Uptown; a perfect city bolthole.
Charlotte (North Carolina)
An impressive resort with top-of-the-range facilities located in Charlotte. 199 newly-designed spacious and elegant rooms will suit guests coming for golf, wellness, meetings, weddings, leisure, activities or family time. All spaces, including multiple dining venues, feel fresh and contemporary.
Charlotte (North Carolina)
A modern hotel located in the heart of Charlotte. Sleek rooms have boldly patterned carpets, chrome-accented furnishings, and all-marble bathrooms. Innovative American dishes are served in the restaurant and the bar is on the roof terrace. Expect added luxuries such as in-room massages. Very hip.
Charlotte (North Carolina)
A chic boutique hotel well positioned in Uptown Charlotte. Stylish rooms are sophisticated and comfy with plenty of modern gadgetry. A hip restaurant and decadent lounges are perfect to unwind in after a day exploring the city. Plus, there is a locally popular restaurant located within the property.
Charlotte (North Carolina)
A chic boutique hotel set in the heart of the city. Spacious rooms mix retro design with contemporary style; think patterned carpets and headboards, expansive windows, and indulgent bathrooms. With two restaurants (one tapas & one fine dining) and a 16th-floor cocktail bar, this is a hip stay.
Charlotte (North Carolina)
Grown-up and tasteful Southern Belle. Built in 1915, this Greek Revival mansion B&B is surrounded by four acres of beautifully kept gardens. Dripping in old-world charm, expect glossy checkered floors, double-height-ceilings, glittering chandeliers and distinguished family portraits on the walls.
Charlotte (North Carolina)
Slick and contemporary luxury hotel located in Charlotte's vibrant downtown. Rooms and suites have every luxury amenity guests could want and are decorated with art by local artists. A rooftop garden, two-level spa and range of excellent bars and restaurants make this a top-class urban retreat.