11 best Uptown Charlotte hotels
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Some of Charlotte's biggest events happen in and around Uptown, meaning visitors could use a nearby place to stay.
Why it matters: This year's inaugural Lovin' Life Music Festival will bring several big-name artists and an estimated 90,000 attendees to First Ward May 3-5.
- For other big events in the area like Charlotte Pride and Charlotte International Arts Fest, plenty of visitors might also want to stay within walking distance.
- Here's a list of hotels close to all the action in center city.
Editor's note: Rates are based on Tripadvisor's nightly price trends. Hotels are listed in no particular order.
- Prices are subject to change depending on the date. Amenity info and other details below come from hotels and their respective websites.
Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel
A popular option that features the well-known rooftop bar Merchant & Trade.
Cost: Typically $299 per night
Amenities: valet parking, gym, restaurant and rooftop.
Nearby: Short walk to Romare Bearden Park, Truist Field Park and the Knight Theater.
Pet policy: This is a pet-friendly hotel with no size or weight restrictions.
Go deeper: Everything you need to know about popular rooftop spot Merchant & Trade
Le Méridien Charlotte
A modern boutique-style hotel with a rooftop bar.
Cost: Typically $256 per night
Amenities: bar, pool and rooftop.
Nearby: About a 15-minute walk to Elizabeth Park and Little Sugar Creek Greenway.
Pet policy: Up to two pets under 80 lbs are allowed for a $50 nightly fee.
The Ivey's Hotel
A Parisian-style boutique hotel that was recently named one of the top hotels in the world, according to Forbes.
Cost: Typically $399 per night
Amenities: library lounge, fitness center, restaurant, snack bar, laundry service and dry cleaning.
Nearby: Short walk to Discovery Place Science and Spectrum Center.
Go deeper: New $25 million luxury boutique hotel may displace the Ritz as Charlotte's No. 1 hotel
The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte
A five-star luxury hotel with a spa and 19th-century themed speakeasy bar.
Cost: Typically $617 per night
Amenities: spa, pool, fitness center, dessert bar, K lounge and The Fifth Fork restaurant.
Nearby: Step away from Spectrum Center.
Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte, Autograph Collection
A luxury hotel in Third Ward with a rooftop bar.
Cost: Typically $349 per night
Amenities: rooftop bar, garden lawn, fitness center, shuttle services, coffee shop and spa.
Nearby: Short walk to Romare Bearden and Truist Field.
Pet policy: Up to two dogs under 30 lbs each are allowed for a $150-$200 fee.
Omni Charlotte Hotel
A hotel with a rooftop pool and bar in Second Ward.
Cost: Typically $287 per night
Amenities: rooftop bar, rooftop pool, fitness center and restaurant.
Nearby: Closest to Belk Theater and a short walk to Spectrum Center.
Pet policy: Pets under 25 lbs are allowed for a one-time $125 reservation fee.
The Dunhill Hotel
One of the country's historic hotels that originally opened during the Roaring Twenties.
Cost: Typically $269 per night
Amenities: complimentary wine social, The Asbury restaurant, shoe-shine service, access to Childress Klein YMCA, plus complimentary tea coffee and cookies.
Nearby: Short walk to Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Victoria Yards and The Market at 7th Street.
JW Marriott Charlotte
A Second Ward hotel with one of the best rooftop bars in the city.
Cost: Typically $360 per night
Amenities: rooftop bar, lounge, rooftop pool, three restaurants and spa.
Nearby: Short walk to Museum of Illusions, Mint Museum Uptown, Harvey B Gantt Center and Levine Center of the Arts.
Go deeper: A first look inside the new JW Marriott uptown
The Westin Charlotte
A four-star hotel with a sauna in Second Ward.
Cost: Typically $341 per night
Amenities: sauna, fitness center, restaurant, coffee shop, bar and lounge.
Nearby: Close to Charlotte Convention Center, Levine Center of the Arts, Mint Museum and Bank of America Stadium.
Pet policy: 50-lb pet limit and $50 nightly pet fee.
Charlotte Marriott Center City
A Fourth Ward hotel with a restaurant and popular local coffee shop.
Cost: Typically $306 per night
Amenities: local coffee shop (CoCo & The Director), restaurant (Stoke), bar, walking tours, salon and fitness room.
Nearby: Short walk to Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, First Ward Park and The Market at 7th Street.
Embassy Suites Charlotte Uptown
A hotel that offers guests two free happy hour drinks and breakfast in Second Ward.
Cost: Typically $233 per night
Amenities: pool, bar, restaurant, lounge, fitness center, breakfast buffet and coffee shop.
Nearby: Across from the Charlotte Convention Center and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Pet policy: Two pets (dogs and cats) under 35 lbs are allowed for a $75 fee.