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Upgrade your trip to Charlotte with a stay at one of these editor-approved hotels.
Exterior of The Duke Mansion.Credit:Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images
Each of Charlottes neighborhoods has its own personality and appeal, and the hotel scene follows suit.
Some hotels veer more modern and glamorous, others lean into classic Southern charm.
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Lydia Manselis a travel journalist with extensive experience covering Southern cities and hotels.
Bare inside the Ritz-Carlton Charlotte.Courtesy of Marriott
The Uptown location is a business hub and lacks a neighborhood feel.
Theres a certain level of prestige associated with most Ritz-Carlton hotels, and the Charlotte property is no different.
Theres no full-service restaurant on-site.
Guest room in The Ivey’s Hotel.Courtesy of The Ivey’s Hotel
And if youre interested in a slow-paced, restful trip?
The guest rooms emerald, teal, and magenta color scheme isnt everyones cup of tea.
Bright colors and pops of personality are on full display at the Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte, Autograph Collection.
Guest room at Grand Bohemian Charlotte.Courtesy of Marriott
The hotel is located in South Charlotte, and its about a 20-minute car ride to Uptown.
The service is also notably friendly and efficient, as past guest reviews can attest.
JW Marriott Charlotte
The reservation-only pool cabanas are an unexpected oasis within the city center.
Lobby of The Ballantyne.Courtesy of The Ballantyne
The hotel is sleek and classy, but lacking in personality.
Omni Charlotte Hotel
During their stay, guests receive access to One Athletics next door.
The rooftop pool is kid-friendly, which may not appeal to adults traveling without children.
Rooftop pool at JW Marriott Charlotte.Courtesy of Marriott
If location is paramount, then you cant go wrong with the Omni Charlotte Hotel.
Take the guest rooms, for example.
With only 20 guest rooms, this is a smaller, more intimate punch in of stay.
Guest room in The Dunhill Hotel.Courtesy of The Dunhill Hotel
The Duke Mansion is not only one of Charlottes best hotels, its in a category entirely its own.
Dont let its pedigree fool you, though; this isnt a dated, stuffy hotel far from it.
The guest rooms are light and welcoming, and the furnishings feel equally sumptuous and homey.
Guest room in Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel.Courtesy of Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel
Unlike other Charlotte hotels, The Duke Mansion is both a place to stay and a destination.
And if you want to spend hours reading?
Quiet, cozy spots abound.
Theres no shortage of hotels in Uptown, but theres only one historic boutique property.
Think cast-iron mac and cheese, a crispy chicken sandwich, and seasonal fruit cobbler.
The rooftop bar is closed on Mondays.
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