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!

I stayed at this hotel in December, during a trip to see the Charlotte Symphony. I found it to be reasonably priced (includng the parking charge, which is less than other places I've stayed), and very convenient.

The hotel is on a main street, and walking distance from shops and entertainment (including the Blumenthal Center and Discovery Place). There are many restaurants nearby. The hotel provides a directory of places to eat, and in some cases even has discount cards. A much better alternative to room service if you like to see the city you're visiting!

The room was clean and quiet, and the bed was comfortable.

Staff was friendly and helpful. One word of advice - check your paperwork carefully. A couple of other posters here mentioned confusion over a complimentary breakfast, and I witnessed one guest having the same issue while I was checking out. There are free drinks available in the lobby (coffee and tea).

Would definitely stay there again - was very pleased overall.

This hotel is located on the edge of downtown Charlotte, easy walking distance to many decent places to eat, drink, work, or just enjoy the city. The hotel is actually located in only part of its building, so even the first floor of rooms is relatively high atop the city. This makes the rooms relatively quiet.
More good: The rooms are standard issue Courtyard, complete with the newer upgraded bedding. This, IMHO, is a good thing. My room was clean, everything was in working order, and my wake-up call was made on time. What more does one want from a hotel?
The bad: It is a major hike from where you park your car to where you crawl into bed. I didn't find it to be onerous, but for those with problems walking, it might be an issue. I got room service. Just a hamburger. I now have the answer to "Who can screw up a hamburger?" If I told you the hamburger was second-rate, I'd be making it sound better than it actually was. But on the plus side - at least I could order room service when I checked in hungry on a Sunday night and wanted to just stay in the room and watch Marcia Cross!
Bottom line: There are worse hotels. And as for the food, the hotel is in such a wonderful area, I should have ventured out and found a better place to eat.