Visiting Charlotte (Matthews: apartment, to rent, hotel)

[nyc123]

I am planning a weekend trip to check out Charlotte within the next month or so. Looking for hotel recommendations, what I should see, places to eat etc... Trying to get a general impression of the city!

Hope this brief rundown helps shape rec's! Female in mid-late twenties, when I eventually do move down here I am looking to rent in the Elizabeth or Dilworth area, take classes for teaching degree at UNCC and get a job until I can teach.

Thanks for your help!

[LAMF]

As far as the hotel is concerned, I would avoid the Omni. Stayed there a couple of times when we visited and feel it definitely isn't worth the pricetag outside of its great location downtown.

In fact, last time we stayed, a hotel worker entered our room at 1AM without announcing himself. He almost got himself knocked out

[TBLTZ]

Originally Posted by LAMF

As far as the hotel is concerned, I would avoid the Omni. Stayed there a couple of times when we visited and feel it definitely isn't worth the pricetag outside of its great location downtown.

In fact, last time we stayed, a hotel worker entered our room at 1AM without announcing himself. He almost got himself knocked out

thats why you put the extra lock on the door.

[lovesMountains]

Originally Posted by nyc123

I am planning a weekend trip to check out Charlotte within the next month or so. Looking for hotel recommendations, what I should see, places to eat etc... Trying to get a general impression of the city!

Hope this brief rundown helps shape rec's! Female in mid-late twenties, when I eventually do move down here I am looking to rent in the Elizabeth or Dilworth area, take classes for teaching degree at UNCC and get a job until I can teach.

Thanks for your help!

Since you are interested in Dilworth, why not stay there? There is a great little gem called the Morehead Inn you should check out. It is right there at the border of uptown for you to explore, plus better than just a regular old hotel http://www.moreheadinn.com/

[nyc123]

Originally Posted by lovesMountains

Since you are interested in Dilworth, why not stay there? There is a great little gem called the Morehead Inn you should check out. It is right there at the border of uptown for you to explore, plus better than just a regular old hotel http://www.moreheadinn.com/

Thank you so much! I just checked out their website and its gorgeous!

Also another question for everyone. Is anyone familiar with Providence Court apt's? How close is it to uptown?

Restaurant rec's?

Thanks everyone!

[lovesMountains]

Originally Posted by nyc123

Thank you so much! I just checked out their website and its gorgeous!

Also another question for everyone. Is anyone familiar with Providence Court apt's? How close is it to uptown?

Restaurant rec's?

Thanks everyone!

Providence Court Apartment are very nice and in a safe area. This is however, not close to uptown. They are located just at the Matthews city limits in south Charlotte, a very desirable location. How close to uptown do you want to be?

As far as restaurants, I love Hotel Charlotte! It is located in the Cotswald neighborhood, about 10-15 minutes from uptown on Sharon Amity at Providence Road.

[nyc123]

Originally Posted by lovesMountains

Providence Court Apartment are very nice and in a safe area. This is however, not close to uptown. They are located just at the Matthews city limits in south Charlotte, a very desirable location. How close to uptown do you want to be?

As far as restaurants, I love Hotel Charlotte! It is located in the Cotswald neighborhood, about 10-15 minutes from uptown on Sharon Amity at Providence Road.

I would like to be relatively close to, but not in uptown. When I go out at night I'd prefer to have a short drive or cab ride home. And from what I have heard for young professionals that is where much of the social scene is. I will definitely check out Hotel Charlotte - Thanks Loves!!!