Hotels in Charlotte

[Liminy]

Here in the near future, my lady and I are going to be taking a vacation and we plan on staying in Charlotte for a little bit as she has never been here and I have been away too long and would like to come visit and such. Was wanting to know if anyone could recommend some not too expensive hotels in the area that are nice to stay and aren't disgusting and such. Also if anyone has any favorite restaurants or bars that are worth checking out, your input is welcome as well.

[chknwing]

Hampton in Uptown.  Eat at Macs Speedshop.

[KushMcDieselson]

I usually stay in the City Center Marriott, it is probably one of the nicest hotels I've stayed in. Last year I stayed in the City Center Courtyard, it's nice, but not as nice as the regular Marriott, believe it was also a little cheaper.  They are both in the $200ish a night for the rooms with a kingsize bed if I remember correctly. The wife and I like to walk around the corner to Vapiano's for dinner when we stay.

 

Edit: checked the prices, its a little more than $200/night total at the Courtyard, the Marriott is closer to $300 a night total. So that one won't qualify for your "not too expensive" hotel. They are within a few blocks of each other though, so the money you save on the Courtyard can go towards food and alcohol.

[Cary Kollins]

The Marriot at City Center is a nice, clean hotel in a great location.

I would never pay the full price over at the Ritz, but I would recommend hitting up their bar for a late night drink.

I wouldn't recommend ALOFT at epicenter. They give you ear plugs because you can hear the thump of the Epicenter clubs all night.

[PhillyB]

4 hours ago, Cary Kollins said:

I wouldn't recommend ALOFT at epicenter. They give you ear plugs because you can hear the thump of the Epicenter clubs all night.

oops

[pstall]

5 hours ago, Cary Kollins said:

The Marriot at City Center is a nice, clean hotel in a great location.

I would never pay the full price over at the Ritz, but I would recommend hitting up their bar for a late night drink.

I wouldn't recommend ALOFT at epicenter. They give you ear plugs because you can hear the thump of the Epicenter clubs all night.

I second the bar as well. But not the ground level. The upper one is swank. Good bourbon sipping and world problem solving spot.

[Cary Kollins]

31 minutes ago, PhillyB said:

oops

Dude no, I always wanted to stay there and check it out. And honestly after the Super Bowl sleeping wasn't going to happen anyway. 

Aloft would be perfect if you're partying at epicenter bars all night.

[Cary Kollins]

14 minutes ago, pstall said:

I second the bar as well. But not the ground level. The upper one is swank. Good bourbon sipping and world problem solving spot.

Yeah that bar is awesome. I wasn't sure if nonguests can go up there.

[pstall]

11 minutes ago, Cary Kollins said:

Yeah that bar is awesome. I wasn't sure if nonguests can go up there.

Hmm. That explains the looks. Lol

[PhillyB]

40 minutes ago, Cary Kollins said:

Dude no, I always wanted to stay there and check it out. And honestly after the Super Bowl sleeping wasn't going to happen anyway. 

Aloft would be perfect if you're partying at epicenter bars all night.

fug starwood properties anyway

[Cary Kollins]

6 minutes ago, PhillyB said:

fug starwood properties anyway

Hahaha

 

I forgot, their bar/lounge area was pretty cool looking. Good place to party 

[pstall]

Aloft is over priced. Funky decor but $$$.

[Cary Kollins]

5 minutes ago, pstall said:

Aloft is over priced. Funky decor but $$$.

The location is fugging prime (aside from the loud music at night).

[pstall]

Yeah it is a great location to everything.  Im speaking more as a local for the bar.