CLT Hotels
Jan 23, 2004, 6:10 am
#1
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CLT Hotels
Wife and I are doing a one night stopover in CLT.
Is there a hotel in the airport? If not, can anyone recommend a hotel (and any nearby restaurants) that is close to the airport and offers shuttle service?
Thanks.
--Alex
Is there a hotel in the airport? If not, can anyone recommend a hotel (and any nearby restaurants) that is close to the airport and offers shuttle service?
Thanks.
--Alex
Jan 23, 2004, 6:35 am
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I've only stayed at the CLT airport Sheraton, which was nothing to write home about. The ride into the city only takes about 10-15 min (depending upon time of day), and there you'll have a lot more options both for hotel & dinning. I can recommend the new Westin or the Hilton--if you are looking for a chain hotel for points.
Lots of restaurants around those properties.
Lots of restaurants around those properties.
Jan 23, 2004, 6:36 am
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Alex
There are no hotels on the airport property but there are many that are close and offer shuttles. From my some what foggy memory this morning, there is a Courtyard, a Holiday Inn, and a some what run of the mill Sheraton to name a few.
Do you have elite status with anyone? Any ideas on the price range you are looking for? With that info, there are alot of folks from CLT on this board that can help.
For research on your own, try this link...
http://www.charlottecvb.org/01_visit...ct=1&subsect=1
Click on the area link (airport) in the green seach function on right.
[This message has been edited by longing4piedmont (edited Jan 23, 2004).]
There are no hotels on the airport property but there are many that are close and offer shuttles. From my some what foggy memory this morning, there is a Courtyard, a Holiday Inn, and a some what run of the mill Sheraton to name a few.
Do you have elite status with anyone? Any ideas on the price range you are looking for? With that info, there are alot of folks from CLT on this board that can help.
For research on your own, try this link...
http://www.charlottecvb.org/01_visit...ct=1&subsect=1
Click on the area link (airport) in the green seach function on right.
[This message has been edited by longing4piedmont (edited Jan 23, 2004).]
Jan 23, 2004, 8:20 am
#4
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Ranking the SPG properties in CLT:
Westin - by far the best. It's brand new and right downtown.
Sheraton Airport - typical run-of-the-mill Sheraton but probably your best bet if you are getting in late and depating early.
Four Points Downtown - I actually stay here a few times each year. It's usually cheap ($79 or so) and as a Gold I get a nice upgrade to one of the top two floors. They also have a good breakfast buffet that's included in most rates.
Westin - by far the best. It's brand new and right downtown.
Sheraton Airport - typical run-of-the-mill Sheraton but probably your best bet if you are getting in late and depating early.
Four Points Downtown - I actually stay here a few times each year. It's usually cheap ($79 or so) and as a Gold I get a nice upgrade to one of the top two floors. They also have a good breakfast buffet that's included in most rates.
Jan 23, 2004, 8:45 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by longing4piedmont:
Do you have elite status with anyone? Any ideas on the price range you are looking for? With that info, there are alot of folks from CLT on this board that can help.</font>
Do you have elite status with anyone? Any ideas on the price range you are looking for? With that info, there are alot of folks from CLT on this board that can help.</font>
I don't have any elite status.. I have a Starwood points account, but nothing to write home about. Don't frequently stay in hotels. However, I think the wife would prefer the Westin.
Can anyone recommend a good Chinese or Mexican restaurant nearby?
Thanks.
--Alex
Jan 23, 2004, 9:02 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ayb1:
We're landing at 3pm and taking off around 10am.
I don't have any elite status.. I have a Starwood points account, but nothing to write home about. Don't frequently stay in hotels. However, I think the wife would prefer the Westin.
Can anyone recommend a good Chinese or Mexican restaurant nearby?
Thanks.
--Alex
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We're landing at 3pm and taking off around 10am.
I don't have any elite status.. I have a Starwood points account, but nothing to write home about. Don't frequently stay in hotels. However, I think the wife would prefer the Westin.
Can anyone recommend a good Chinese or Mexican restaurant nearby?
Thanks.
--Alex
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Seriously, I'll leave the reccomendations to the others since we live about a hour away and we would rather be beat with a stick than go to CLT.
Jan 23, 2004, 9:24 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ayb1:
We're landing at 3pm and taking off around 10am.</font>
We're landing at 3pm and taking off around 10am.</font>
Hopefully some of the CLT locals or ex-locals (Beckles?) can help you with the dining recommendations downtown. There are a lot of choices but I certainly don't know the area nearly as well as many others who post here.
Jan 23, 2004, 11:43 am
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Only problem with the Westin is no airport shuttle and it is a few blocks from decent eats downtown. Despite that, it would be my first choice as the weather is not an issue and the neighborhood is safe.
The Executive Park Hilton and Marriott have shuttles but your food is limited to Chili's, a BBQ place, Chinese and The Men's Club...hmmm.
I stay at the Westin frequently and it is nice...very new, nice bar, decent staff. If you can, try to get a corner room.
The Executive Park Hilton and Marriott have shuttles but your food is limited to Chili's, a BBQ place, Chinese and The Men's Club...hmmm.
I stay at the Westin frequently and it is nice...very new, nice bar, decent staff. If you can, try to get a corner room.
Jan 23, 2004, 12:54 pm
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For some good local "soul" food try Mert's -(great fried chicken, collard greens etc..-Its about a 10 minute walk from the Westin but closes early at night. For Italian food try Luce in the Hearst Building.
Jan 23, 2004, 1:06 pm
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They Hyatt in Southpark is nice but there is not a shuttle. Two restaurants in this area stick out for Asian food: PF Changs (run of the mill Asian Bistro) and Taipei South (in a strip mall but excellent inexpensive food).
If you need to stay downtown, I would go with the Westin. Just finished last year I believe and within walking distance of the entire downtown. Nothing sticks out in my mind for food downtown.
If you need to stay downtown, I would go with the Westin. Just finished last year I believe and within walking distance of the entire downtown. Nothing sticks out in my mind for food downtown.
Jan 24, 2004, 10:47 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by DCATravel:
They Hyatt in Southpark is nice but there is not a shuttle. Two restaurants in this area stick out for Asian food: PF Changs (run of the mill Asian Bistro) and Taipei South (in a strip mall but excellent inexpensive food).
If you need to stay downtown, I would go with the Westin. Just finished last year I believe and within walking distance of the entire downtown. Nothing sticks out in my mind for food downtown. </font>
They Hyatt in Southpark is nice but there is not a shuttle. Two restaurants in this area stick out for Asian food: PF Changs (run of the mill Asian Bistro) and Taipei South (in a strip mall but excellent inexpensive food).
If you need to stay downtown, I would go with the Westin. Just finished last year I believe and within walking distance of the entire downtown. Nothing sticks out in my mind for food downtown. </font>
[This message has been edited by rbAA (edited Jan 24, 2004).]