The 4 Best Luxury Hotels in Charlotte
An art hotel with a rooftop bar, a penthouse spa above Uptown or resort calm by a park in the south: tell us what matters to you, and our travel advisors will personally help you pick the right one among the luxury hotels in Charlotte. Your suitespot booking includes breakfast for two, a room upgrade subject to availability, hotel credit and VIP service – over €500 in value.
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The best-known hotels in Charlotte
To find your hotel quickly among the best hotels in Charlotte, see the best-known addresses below with location, nightly price and suitespot score. Our tip: for pools, a park and a large spa, stay south at The Ballantyne Hotel Charlotte; if you want to explore Uptown on foot, book the Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte.
| Hotel | Location | suitespot score | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte | Uptown | ★ 4.2/5 | 261 € |
| The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte | Uptown | ★ 4.7/5 | 679 € |
| The Ballantyne Hotel Charlotte | Ballantyne | ★ 4.5/5 | 373 € |
| The Westin Charlotte | Uptown | ★ 4.1/5 | 251 € |
Your guide to the best luxury hotels in Charlotte
The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte · UptownFor a penthouse spa with a lap pool, we recommend The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte. If you want pools, a park and golf on a simulator, stay at The Ballantyne Hotel Charlotte. Art lovers and travelers with a dog book the Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte, with Argentinian cooking and a 16th-floor bar, while conference guests choose The Westin Charlotte next to the convention district.At no extra cost: booking through suitespot costs the same as booking direct with the hotel – the benefits come on top, free of charge.
New and freshly renovated: what awaits you at the luxury hotels in Charlotte today
At The Westin Charlotte, the 2024/25 overhaul brought a lot that is new: the lobby with Cardinal Coffeehouse, the fitness center, the Westin Club Lounge with its terrace and Jon Dressler's restaurant Dogwood: A Southern Table & Bar. Behind 30-foot glass walls it serves Southern food such as duck and dumplings, with a 36-seat bar.
The Westin Charlotte · UptownIn fall 2025, The Ballantyne Hotel Charlotte opened Dunbar Social by Topgolf Swing Suite: five simulator bays for golf and other games, a lounge, a bar and a terrace with an outdoor bar. Marriott named the hotel its 2024 “Hotel of the Year”.
At The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte, the rooms feature carpets by North Carolina designer Alexander Julian. In the lobby, Sweet July Cafe serves salads, smoothies and pita, California wellness food with Caribbean hospitality, from morning until 8 pm.
Spa & wellness: a penthouse salt room and pools by the park at the luxury hotels in Charlotte
Above the Uptown rooftops: The spa at The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte spans the two top floors. It has an Aqua Lounge, a salt room, steam rooms, saunas, separate lounges for women and men, and a bromine-treated lap pool. Signature treatments include a Himalayan salt stone massage and a Floating Sound Bath.
The Ballantyne Hotel Charlotte · BallantyneSwimming in the green: The Ballantyne Hotel Charlotte has a heated indoor pool open year-round, with two whirlpools and Finnish saunas. From April to October the outdoor pool with park views adds cabanas and its own Pool Bar. The Spa at Ballantyne has 18 treatment rooms, a couples suite, a salon and an outdoor relaxation terrace.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
A spa in Uptown: The Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte also has its own spa, The Spa at Grand Bohemian, a few floors below its rooftop bar.
Our tip: lavender from the Carolinas
At The Ballantyne Hotel Charlotte, try the Carolina Lavender Spa Collection. Book it for the afternoon and linger on the relaxation terrace afterwards, in summer with a detour to the outdoor pool.
Dining at Charlotte's luxury hotels: an Argentinian grill, steak by the park and rooftop honey
Argentina in Uptown: At the Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte, Mico cooks South American food with Mediterranean touches over a wood-fire grill, from breakfast to dinner. On the 16th floor, Búho Bar has indoor and outdoor seating, skyline views, cocktails and tapas, with a DJ on Fridays and Saturdays.
Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte · UptownSteak and single malt: At The Ballantyne Hotel Charlotte, Gallery Restaurant stands for “The Art of Steak”: dry-aged prime cuts finished over open flame, Carolina farm produce, seafood and a terrace. The Ryal lobby bar looks onto the park and pours from more than 750 wine labels and a range of single malt Scotch, with afternoon tea on select days.
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
Cocktails with a mixologist: At The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte, Urban Bar & Lounge hosts a bookable mixology experience with the resident mixologist. On the roof, herbs grow in the chef's garden and beehives supply honey for the kitchen and the spa.
Our tip: brunch with a string quartet
On weekends, a live string quartet plays during brunch at Mico. Reserve a table for late morning, then walk over to the Uptown museums.
Award-winning: Charlotte's luxury hotels in the Forbes Travel Guide – and hotels with character
The Forbes Travel Guide lists The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte and The Ballantyne Hotel Charlotte as “Recommended”.
Art shapes the Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte: the Kessler Collection hotel draws on Argentine art, music and architecture, original works hang throughout, and the ballroom is modelled on the Palacio Paz in Buenos Aires. With 32 suites among its 254 rooms, the choice of larger categories is generous.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
In the lobby of The Ballantyne Hotel Charlotte, bronze Dalmatians recall the hunting dogs that once roamed the grounds. A Whiskey Club meets there every month.
Where to stay in Charlotte: Uptown or Ballantyne – how to find your 5-star hotel
The choice is between the center and the south: Uptown packs offices, museums and the stadium into a few blocks, while Ballantyne lies about 20 minutes south amid greenery. When you book a 5-star hotel in Charlotte, first decide whether you want to get around on foot or stay quietly by a park.
Uptown: The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte sits at College and Trade Streets, right among culture, restaurants and entertainment. The Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte stands at Trade and Church Streets, close to museums and the stadium. The Westin Charlotte on South College Street lies in Second Ward, the southeastern quarter of Uptown, and is geared to conventions with its ballroom and meeting floors.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
Ballantyne: The Ballantyne Hotel Charlotte sits next to Stream Park, within walking distance of The Bowl and The Amp at Ballantyne. A complimentary shuttle covers destinations within one mile. Ideal for spa weekends, simulator golf and guests who want peace and quiet.
Airport: Charlotte Douglas International is about seven to eight miles from Uptown and around 18 miles from Ballantyne.
Our tip: bring your dog to Uptown
Pets are welcome at the Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte and at The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte. The Ballantyne Hotel Charlotte does not allow pets, so travelers with a dog are better off in Uptown.
What a night in Charlotte costs: breakfast, credits and Bonvoy points at your 5-star hotel
Rates start at 250 € at The Westin Charlotte and at 260 € at the Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte. The Ballantyne Hotel Charlotte begins at 372 €, The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte at 678 €. Open rooms and daily prices for your dates are shown in the hotel list below.
| Luxury hotel | From | suitespot benefits from | suitespot score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown | |||
| The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte | 678 € | 1st night | ★ 4.7/5 |
| Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte | 260 € | 1st night | ★ 4.2/5 |
| The Westin Charlotte | 250 € | 1st night | ★ 4.1/5 |
| Ballantyne | |||
| The Ballantyne Hotel Charlotte | 372 € | 1st night | ★ 4.5/5 |
Breakfast: At The Westin Charlotte and the Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte, breakfast for two is included daily. The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte and The Ballantyne Hotel Charlotte give a daily 30 US dollar breakfast credit for up to two people and add a 100 US dollar hotel credit.
Plus at all four hotels: an upgrade on arrival, an earlier check-in and a later check-out, each subject to availability, and a welcome gift. None of them has a minimum stay.
Points: All four belong to Marriott Bonvoy. Booking through suitespot means the direct rate, so you earn points and elite nights, and your Bonvoy status counts at every hotel.
Charlotte through the year: Spring and summer bring terraces, rooftop bars and, from April to October, the outdoor pool in Ballantyne. In fall the football season starts at the Uptown stadium; on game days, reserve your 5-star hotel in Charlotte in good time. In winter, life moves into spas, restaurants and bars.
The hotels in Charlotte at a glance
What sets the hotels in Charlotte apart – from their opening year to the spa:
| Hotel | Opened | Renovated | Pool | Spa | Club lounge | Forbes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte | 2020 | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte | 2009 | 2026 | ✓ | ✓ | Recommended | |
| The Ballantyne Hotel Charlotte | 2001 | ✓ | ✓ | Recommended | ||
| The Westin Charlotte | 2003 | 2025 | ✓ |
Earn points & use your status in Charlotte
No trade-offs on the program here: all four hotels belong to Marriott Bonvoy, from the Ritz-Carlton in Uptown to the resort in Ballantyne. Reserve with us at the hotel's own direct rate, and points and elite nights land in your Bonvoy account while your status benefits apply on top.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in Charlotte |
|---|---|---|
| Marriott Bonvoy | 4 hotels | Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte, The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte, The Ballantyne Hotel Charlotte … |
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Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in Charlotte
What does a night at a luxury hotel in Charlotte cost?
The Westin Charlotte starts at 250 €, the Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte at 260 €. Above them are The Ballantyne Hotel Charlotte from 372 € and The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte from 678 €. With suitespot, every hotel includes breakfast or a daily breakfast credit.
Which luxury hotel in Charlotte is right for me?
That depends on your plans: for spa days in Uptown we recommend The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte, for pools and the park The Ballantyne Hotel Charlotte, for art and a rooftop bar the Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte, and for conferences The Westin Charlotte.
Which luxury hotels are in downtown Charlotte, NC?
The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte, the Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte and The Westin Charlotte are all in Uptown, as downtown is called here. All three put museums, restaurants and the stadium within walking distance.
Which hotels in Charlotte have a pool?
The Ballantyne Hotel Charlotte has a heated indoor pool and, from April to October, an outdoor pool with cabanas. The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte has a lap pool in its penthouse spa. The Westin Charlotte no longer has a pool; its Club Lounge was built in its place.
Is there a hotel in Charlotte with a large spa?
Yes, two: the spa at The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte spans two penthouse floors with a salt room and Aqua Lounge, and The Spa at Ballantyne at The Ballantyne Hotel Charlotte has 18 treatment rooms and a salon.
Which hotel in Charlotte has a rooftop bar?
The Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte: Búho Bar on the 16th floor has indoor and outdoor seating, skyline views and a DJ on weekends.
Can I earn Marriott Bonvoy points in Charlotte?
Yes, at all four hotels, from The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte to The Ballantyne Hotel Charlotte. Points and elite nights are credited just as if you had booked directly with the hotel.
Which luxury hotels in Charlotte accept pets?
The Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte and The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte. Pets are not permitted at The Ballantyne Hotel Charlotte.
Which hotels in Charlotte does the Forbes Travel Guide recommend?
The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte and The Ballantyne Hotel Charlotte, both rated “Recommended”.
What is new at the hotels in Charlotte?
The Westin Charlotte has a new lobby, Club Lounge and the Dogwood restaurant after its 2024/25 overhaul. The Ballantyne Hotel Charlotte has offered golf simulators at Dunbar Social since fall 2025.
How far is the airport from the hotels?
From Uptown it is about seven to eight miles to Charlotte Douglas International. The Ballantyne Hotel Charlotte is around 18 miles away; the hotel arranges a car service, taxi or rideshare on request.
What should I look for when choosing a 5-star hotel in Charlotte?
Location and breakfast: Uptown puts museums and the stadium within walking distance, Ballantyne offers a park and calm. Depending on the hotel, breakfast is either included or covered by a daily credit.
