You can't beat the convenience of this hotel. I was there to see Van Halen at the Bobcats arena (1st show in 22 years!) and hotel location was perfect, just a couple blocks to the arena. The hotel is right down town, walking distance to restaurants, bars, business district and the Westin and Hilton. We went to Ri Ra, which has a great upstair patio area. The cab from the airport was about $24 w/tip and was about a 15/20 minute drive. Check-in was a piece of cake, the lobby was nice, there was a litte bar and multi-purpose lounge area there adjacent to the restaurant area. Next to the check-in desk they have a little snack store which came in handy after the show! The room was clean, bed was just ok and the shower head was great - typical of Marriotts! The pool area was nice, great jacuzzi, nice pool, smaller workout room. We did not go in the pool because it was freezing but I highly recommend the jacuzzi. Overall a good stay! I would stay here again.

The only negative thing I would add would be about the city itself. It felt like the entire city was under construction, a lot of the side walks were blocked off, we kept having the cross the street because the sidewalks were closed, at one point near the arena sidewalks on both sides were closed and we had to walk on the street, this would definitely be a problem for handicapped travelers.

DH and I wanted to stay some where local to celebrate our anniversary. I have a preference for Marriott properties and chose this hotel for its location amongst other things. Check in went very smooth and we were able to park in the garage (for a $10 fee). That always aggravates me, having to pay a fee to park on the property of somewhere we're paying to stay, but I digress. The room was clean which is always a good thing. The sample sized toiletries they provided in the room were nice. We were fortunate to have Ruth's Chris Steakhouse right across from the hotel so we didn't have to drive. The downtown scene in Charlotte leaves a lot to be desired. After we ate dinner, there really wasn't much to do so we headed back to the room and went to sleep. The lady at the front desk told me that the buffet would be from 7a.m. - 12 p.m. Unfortunately, it was over at 11 a.m. We got down there at about 10:45 a.m. and they were putting the food away. I was disappointed about that. The one good thing is that the omelette chef was kind enough to turn her skillet back on and make me a delicious omelette. Overall, it was a pleasant stay and I would recommend this hotel based on the friendliness of the staff, the cleanliness, and having restaurants within walking distance.

This hotel was a tad nicer than a typical Courtyard by Marriott. Perhaps it was because of its urban setting and proximity to fine hotels. The Westin, Hilton, and Omni are within a few blocks but are considerably more expensive. We paid just $89 for a weekend AAA rate and half the parking rate of nearby hotels. Sure, the Hilton is a four-star hotel, but the Courtyard is far from shabby, and the price really can't be beat for the location.

It's on the corner of 3rd and Tryon -- a bustling area of downtown Charlotte -- and within walking distance of major corporations like Wachovia and Bank of America, as well as the Panthers stadium, and the Bobcats arena. It would be a great place to stay overnight after a game. Lots of interesting restaurants and taverns are within a few blocks, too. The front desk has menus and directions to these restaurants.

The rooms in this hotel are on upper floors, but ours overlooked a rooftop courtyard so it did not feel high (great for someone with fear of heights). The room featured attractive decor in warm colors. The armchair, ottoman, and beds were very comfortable and of good quality. The linens were also good quality and included a down comforter and both foam and feather pillows. The desk and dresser quality did not match that of the other furniture in the room but did provide lots of storage space. The room was sparkling clean and had good lighting. The hotel also had good security. It is located in a safe area of downtown, and the elevators can only be accessed with a room key. Women traveling alone can feel secure staying here.

The breakfast buffet was $8.95, which was reasonable for the variety offered, and the food was hot and fresh. A self-serve coffee and tea station is available 24 hours a day in the lobby. For fancier coffee, a Dean and Deluca and a Starbucks are within a couple of blocks.

Next to the front desk is a small store for convenience items as well as snacks, beverages, and a small offering of fresh salads and wraps. The front desk has basic toiletries (complimentary) if you forgot to pack them.

Service was almost always cheerful and efficient. The one exception was a surly front-desk clerk on Saturday morning, but all of the other employees we ran into at the hotel met us with a smile and hello.

Stayed on Jan 19 and 20th while exploring the area. Car park accessible from hotel 10 per day unlimited in/out. On same street as main bars and rest. in the area - can walk to all the stadiums. THIS IS THE MAIN AREA for exploring and nightlife. The NODA area is "missing something" as in everything - or we missed it. I can understand there is a community theater and "arts" growth with galleries and small shops but there isn't anything there compared to Tryon street. I could be wrong but basically pick any hotel along Tryon and you will be fine. Paid 99 a night for a high floor. Whole hotel is non smoking and access to room floors is by your keycard only.
Try Harry and Jean's next door for great "Americana" food. Be warned, most chops are in the $30 range on Tryon and Martinis are in the $8-12 range all around Tryon- makes sense as there is no where else to go!