CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 1, 2018) – As one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. and with an increase in business and leisure travel each year, the hotel market in Charlotte, North Carolina—the largest city in the Carolinas—is one of the most active in the country.

More than 65 new hotels (7,700 rooms) are slated for the Charlotte region through 2022, including 10 hotels (1,500 rooms) in Center City. In 2018, 16 new hotels (1,862 rooms) are slated for the Charlotte region, including three hotels (404 rooms) in Center City.

Last year, the Charlotte region welcomed nine new hotels (1,284 rooms) bringing the total to 368 hotels (39,665 rooms) in the region. Four new hotels (704 rooms) opened in Center City bringing the total to 22 hotels (5,285 rooms) that are within walking distance of the Charlotte Convention Center.

Recent and upcoming hotel projects near Center City Charlotte include the following:

Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown
Opening Date: March 2017
Number of Rooms: 250
Located across the street from the Charlotte Convention Center and the NASCAR Hall of Fame, this 10-story all-suites hotel includes 930 square meters of event space, including the 567-square-meter Uptown Ballroom, Plaza Boardroom, QC Lounge, Meck Dec Patio and more. The hotel also features sushi bar and Japanese steakhouse Suki Akor on the first floor, two outdoor spaces with fire pits, retail space and more. It is located just one block away from a LYNX Blue Line light rail station.

SpringHill Suites Charlotte Uptown
Opening Date: April 2017
Number of Rooms: 195
Located across from Spectrum Center and one block from nightlife hot spot the EpiCentre, SpringHill Suites is a 15-story all-suites hotel featuring more than 372 square meters of meeting space, including a rooftop space overlooking Uptown. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, free Wi-Fi and free breakfast.

The Ivey's Hotel
Opening Date: April 2017
Number of Rooms: 42
At the intersection of Trade and Fifth streets in Center City, this high-end boutique hotel is housed in the former J.B. Ivey & Company Department Store, which was designed by famed architect William H. Peeps in the early 1900s. The luxury boutique hotel features 42 luxurious rooms; in-house dining and room service from the modern and innovative 5Church restaurant; a royally outfitted craft cocktail and tapas bar, Sophia's Lounge; the 93-square-meter Tulip Room for meeting space; and the finest amenities and service.

Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel
Opening Date: November 2017
Number of Rooms: 217
A true boutique experience, the sleek yet welcoming Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel reflects the cosmopolitan luxury of the New South. With its 217 rooms, including 14 suites and 31 connecting rooms, guests discover amenities like Angeline's, an Italian-inspired Modern American restaurant; Merchant & Trade, an indoor/outdoor rooftop lounge on the 19th floor with an event lawn offering stunning views of the city; an 102-square-meter state-of-the-art fitness center on the fourth floor featuring an outdoor yoga deck; and 1,207 square meters of meeting and event space.

AC Hotel Charlotte City Center
Projected Opening Date: June 2018
Number of Rooms: 184
AC Hotel Charlotte City Center will occupy floors five through 12 atop the EpiCentre, Uptown's nightlife and entertainment hot spot. Part of the 22-story dual-branded AC Hotel and Residence Inn Charlotte City Center, this boutique hotel includes simple yet sophisticated rooms and suites, a 232-square-meter fitness center, European-inspired cuisine at AC Kitchen, craft beer and cocktails at AC Lounge, the peaceful AC Library, and all the necessities at AC Store. Plus, the hotels will share 265 square meters of meeting and event space with integrated technology.

Residence Inn Charlotte City Center
Projected Opening Date: June 2018
Number of Rooms: 116
The 116-room extended stay-style Residence Inn Charlotte City Center will occupy floors 14 to 21 of the dual-branded AC Hotel and Residence Inn Charlotte City Center. All rooms will include a kitchen and living area. Separate from both hotels, the 22nd floor of the tower will include a 125-square-meter penthouse suite available for rent through McKibbon Hospitality and an independent rooftop bar and restaurant, Nuvole Rooftop TwentyTwo. Peter Pollay, founder of Mandara Hospitality Group and executive chef of Posana in downtown Asheville, North Carolina, is the food and beverage consultant for Nuvole Rooftop TwentyTwo.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Projected Opening Date: August 2018
Number of Rooms: 124
At the corner of South Tryon Street and West Kingston Avenue, this suite-style hotel brings much needed accommodation options to the burgeoning South End neighborhood just outside Center City.  The hotel plans include meeting space for up to 125 people, 418 square meters of retail and restaurant space, and a second-floor terrace. 

EVEN Hotel at Stonewall Station

Projected Opening Date: Q1 2019

Number of Rooms: 181

This property is planned to be Charlotte's first upscale, selected-service hotel focused on wellness-minded travelers. Plans include two ground-floor restaurants, an expansive fitness center, healthy food and beverage options, and in-room exercise equipment. Its prime location at the corner of Stonewall and Caldwell streets positions is directly across the street from the NASCAR Hall of Fame and Charlotte Convention Center and just a short walk to Bank of America Stadium, Spectrum Center, and a variety of culinary, nightlife and entertainment options.

Home2 Suites by Hilton at Stonewall Station

Projected Opening Date: Q2 2019

Number of Rooms: 181

Also located at the LYNX Blue Line light rail's Stonewall Station and across the street from the NASCAR Hall of Fame and Charlotte Convention Center, Home2 Suites by Hilton is a 10-story all-suite, extended-stay hotel above the new 459 Novel Stonewall Station apartment complex and a Whole Foods Market. The hotel is slated to include a meeting room on the top floor, various gathering spaces, an outdoor pool, a fitness center and 1,254 square meters of ground-floor retail, among other features.

Grand Bohemian Charlotte

Projected Opening Date: Q3 2019

Number of Rooms: 254

Located at the corner of Trade and Church streets, the Grand Bohemian Charlotte is set to break ground in 2018. Architecturally inspired by the historic Vienne Secession, the 254-room high-end hotel will feature 32 guest suites including a presidential and vice presidential suite, the Poseidon Spa, a 24-hour fitness room, 1,672 square meters of meeting and event space including versatile indoor and outdoor spaces, an open-kitchen restaurant concept and lounge/bar with a charming sidewalk and seat parking, a private dining room, a ground-level Starbucks, and a rooftop bar on the 16th offering unparalleled views of the city.

With so much to do, see and discover, there is no better time to explore Charlotte. For more information on events, attractions, hotels, dining and more, visit charlottesgotalot.com and charlottemeetings.com.

About the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority
The Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA) works to deliver experiences that uniquely enrich the lives of our visitors and residents. Through leadership in destination development, marketing and venue management expertise, the CRVA leads efforts to maximize the region's economic potential through visitor spending, creating jobs and opportunities for the community. Brands supported by the CRVA include the Charlotte Convention Center, Spectrum Center, Bojangles' Coliseum, Ovens Auditorium, NASCAR Hall of Fame, Charlotte Regional Film Commission and Visit Charlotte in conjunction with the region's destination marketing brand. For more information, visit crva.com.

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