Located in the heart of the Charlotte bustling financial, business and entertainment district, this AAA Four-Diamond hotel connects to the Over Street Mall which features 30 specialty shops and boutiques, as well as seven distinctive restaurants.
Hotel Accommodations
- 374 beautifully furnished guest rooms and suites with spectacular views of the city
- 304 Deluxe rooms featuring a custom designed armoire, comfortable king-size bed or two double beds and a separate vanity area
- 37 Oversized King rooms featuring an alcove seating area
- 24 Junior Suites feature two walls of glass overlooking the city skyline and a relaxation area with loveseat and chair
- 6 Hospitality Parlors feature wet bars, conference tables and connecting guest rooms
- 2 Penthouse Parlors offer more than 1200 square feet of living space, spectacular city views, large garden tub and adjoining sitting room with wet bar
- 1 Presidential Parlor features lavish amenities including a formal dining table, large wet bar, marble bath and connecting guest rooms located on the 15th floor
- Get Fit Guest rooms featuring a portable treadmill, Get Fit Kit and healthy snacks in the refreshment center
- 292 non-smoking rooms available
Hotel Amenities
- Turndown service upon request
- Fully-stocked refreshment center
- Hairdryer
- In-room coffee and tea
- Iron and full-size ironing board
- Triple sheeting on bed
- Satin hangers
- Soft cotton robes
- Complimentary USA Today paper
- AM / FM Alarm Clock
- Two dual line phones with voice mail
- Smartdesk with dataport
- 25-inch remote Television
- VCR Rental upon request
- On-demand hit movies
- Web TV
- Complimentary high speed wireless Internet access
Dining
Illume-Mediterranean Bistro offers a full breakfast buffet and specialty pastas at lunch. The dinner menu highlights unique Mediterranean cuisineOpen:Monday to Friday - 6:30 am to 10:00 pmSaturday and Sunday - 7:00 am to 10:00 pm
Illume Lounge is the perfect place to relax and enjoy your favorite cocktail and hors doeuvres while listening to the sounds of light jazzOpen:Daily - 11:00 am to 2:00 am
Seven distinctive restaurants connected by walkway off our Lobby Level, including a Starbucks, Einsteins Bagel Shop, a French bistro, an Italian Restaurant, a Smoothie shop and more
24-hour guest room dining available
Hotel Meeting Facilities
- More than 16,000 square feet of flexible event space space, including 12 stately function rooms
- 12 state-of-the-art meeting rooms located on one level
- Pomodoro room features dramatic floor to ceiling windows encompassing two walls that offer spectacular views of the heart of uptown Charlotte
- Presidential Boardroom accommodates up to 16 guests in a unique upscale setting
- Hotel atrium is ideal for large events
- 7320 square-foot Grand Ballroom featuring a dramatic foyer overlooking the hotel atrium
- In-house, state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment and services
- Full-service business center provides the following services: computer, Internet access, printer, copying and fax machine
- Professional Catering and Convention Service Department is available to assist your every need
- Contact our Catering Department for off-site event planning
Recreation and Leisure
- Complimentary 24-hour, on-site fitness center featuring Life cycles, Stairmasters, Universal weights and sauna
- Get Fit Kit allows guests to work out in the privacy of their own room. Contains a floor mat, two dumbbells and elastic bands
- Close to the YMCA, featuring an indoor pool and running track (fee)
- Access to the Tower Club, a private, world-class fitness facility located on the Lobby Level, complete with aerobic studio, racquetball, basketball and squash courts, massage services, sauna and steam rooms (fee)
- Rooftop pool and sundeck serving light snacks and beverages. Open seasonally. (Closed 7/6/04 - 7/7/04)
- Omni Shops on the square featuring more than 30 specialty shops and boutiques and seven restaurants located on the Lobby Level (limited weekend hours)
- Championship golf courses nearby
Nearby Attractions
Connected via glass-enclosed skyway to business, cultural and entertainment districts, such as the elegant Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Overstreet Mall, Founders Hall and the corporate headquarters of Bank of America and Wachovia Corporation.
- 2-1/2 blocks to Charlotte Convention Center, OmniMax Theater and Discovery Place
- 6 blocks to Ericsson Stadium
- 8 blocks to Johnson & Wales University
- 1 mile to Charlotte Climbing Center (indoor rock climbing)
- 2 miles to the historic South End, featuring a variety of restaurants, nightclubs and entertainment
- 2 miles to Mint Museum of Art
- 3 miles Cricket Arena and Ovens Auditorium
- 3 miles to the Charlotte Merchandise Mart
- 5 miles to Charlotte Museum of History
- 5 miles to Southpark Mall
- 6 miles to Latta Plantation Nature Reserve
- 7 miles to Carolinas Aviation Museum
- 7 miles from Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- 10 miles to Concord Mills Outlet Mall
- 10 miles to Lowes Motor Speedway
- 12 miles to Paramount Carowinds Theme Park
- 18 miles to Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens and Lake Norman
Hotel Services
- Omni Kids Program
- Select Guest Program
- Professional Concierge staff located on Lobby Level
- Full-service Business Center located on Lobby Level
- Same day dry cleaning / laundry services
- 30 specialty shops and boutiques connected by walkway
- Altos Transportation, our on-site transportation partner offers town cars, sedans and limos for all your transportation needs while staying in Charlotte
- Airline Desk (within complex)
- Barber shop and beauty salon (within complex)
- Medical facility (within complex)
- Newsstand (within complex)
- 24-hour room service
- Turndown service upon request
- Twice daily housekeeping service
- Evening shoeshine service with early morning return
- Express check-in / check-out
- Safe deposit boxes
- Childcare service available through the Tower Club
- VIP services for our visiting dignitaries
- Pets under 25 lbs allowed ($50.00 non-refundable fee)
- Shuttle and private car service to local Charlotte destinations (fee)
- Self parking in garage, 66 clearance (fee approximately $8.00 per day)
- Valet parking (approximately $16.00 per day)
- Nearby surface lots available for oversize vehicles
Driving Directions
From Charlotte / Douglass International Airport: From I-77: Take Exit 10 (Trade Street); Go east on Trade Street toward uptown for approximately one mile, crossing the Square at Tryon Street; Hotel is located on the corner.
The motor lobby entrance is located half a block past Tryon Street on the right. From I-85: Take I-77 South to Exit 10B (Trade Street); Go east on Trade Street toward uptown for approximately one mile, crossing the Square at Tryon Street; Hotel is located on the corner.
The motor lobby entrance is located half a block past Tryon Street on the right. From John Belk or Brookshire Freeway (I-227):Take College Street Exit; Proceed toward uptown and make a left onto Trade Street. The hotel motor lobby entrance is on the left.