Charlotte’s Best Hotels

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Best Bet for Hipsters [1]: At aloft Charlotte Uptown [1] ($$), rooms overlooking the EpiCentre [2], the hottest entertainment complex in the city, attract a crowd as vibrant as the hotel’s interior.

Best Views [3]: The 25-floor Hilton Charlotte Center City [3] ($$) is one of the tallest in Uptown and offers amazing views of the heart of the city.

Most Environmentally Friendly Hotel [4]: Earning LEED certification was just the first step in going green at the upscale Ritz-Carlton [4] ($$$), where a recycling program and a menu that features local, organic produce are all part of doing business.

Most Picturesque Grounds [5]: It’s not just the historic bungalow that draws attention at the VanLandingham Estate [5] ($$); the five-acre grounds are also on the National Register of Historic Places.

Best Rooms [6]: Each of the 20 rooms at Duke Mansion [6] ($$) are different. Mrs. Duke once called Room 202 home; the spacious suite is decorated with period furnishings and accessories.

Best Amenities [7]: An award-winning golf course, posh spa, and gourmet restaurant are just a few of the must-experience services at Ballantyne Hotel and Lodge [7] ($$$), Charlotte’s only resort.