First Ward, NC

Charlotte

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Spectrum Center

8.6/10 (3,769 reviews)
Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.
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First Ward Hotel Deals

HYATT house Charlotte/Center City

HYATT house Charlotte/Center City

3 out of 5
435 E Trade Street Charlotte NC
The price is NT$4,798 per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
NT$4,798
NT$5,577 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,687 reviews)
"Nice property, rooms could use a little upgrades , tv didn’t work , sofa bed was horrible, little bathroom amenities. Had an 8am knock on the door to clean , that was nice to wake up to . Very noisy, construction right outside , doors slamming and our room was next to the elevator and ice machine ..."

Reviewed on 2026/7/14

HYATT house Charlotte/Center City
SpringHill Suites Charlotte City Center

SpringHill Suites Charlotte City Center

2.5 out of 5
311 East 5th Street Charlotte NC
The price is NT$5,173 per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
NT$5,173
NT$6,014 total
Jul 16 - Jul 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,351 reviews)
"Do yourself a favor and book somewhere else in Uptown. The proximity to the Spectrum Center isn't worth it. The room and bathroom were both dirty, and the lighting was awful. I literally cut my 2-day stay short because it was that bad."

Reviewed on 2026/7/13

SpringHill Suites Charlotte City Center
Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward

Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward

3 out of 5
508 N. College St. Charlotte NC
The price is NT$4,514 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
NT$4,514
NT$5,247 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,758 reviews)
"Breakfast was good! The location was perfect."

Reviewed on 2026/7/13

Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward
DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center

DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center

4 out of 5
230 N College St Charlotte NC
The price is NT$5,254 per night from Aug 13 to Aug 14
NT$5,254
NT$6,108 total
Aug 13 - Aug 14
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,370 reviews)
"This hotel was so convenient. We went to a show at the spectrum and Will right across the street from the spectrum. The only thing that I didn’t like was being at the hotel was a little bit more expensive. The breakfast was not free. We had to pay extra for the breakfast, other than that it was ..."

Reviewed on 2026/7/13

DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center
Hilton Charlotte University Place

Hilton Charlotte University Place

4 out of 5
8629 J M Keynes Dr Charlotte NC
The price is NT$3,768 per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
NT$3,768
NT$4,380 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,447 reviews)
"My room was clean. Expect the bathroom had hair in the shower and the sink counter top hair on floor . I bought my own cleaning supplies pre cleaning so that I wouldn’t have to see hair"

Reviewed on 2026/7/14

Hilton Charlotte University Place
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End

Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End

3.5 out of 5
5700 Westpark Drive Charlotte NC
The price is NT$3,317 per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
NT$3,317
NT$3,856 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,092 reviews)
"No microwave in room coffee pot did not work Bed bugs were found in a persons room that was traveling with me"

Reviewed on 2026/7/13

Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
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Where to stay in First Ward

Find the best First Ward areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about First Ward
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Uptown Charlotte

Abundant dining options, interesting museums and live music are just a few top things to explore in Uptown Charlotte. A visit to Bank of America Stadium or Spectrum Center might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Tryon Street Tram Stop or Charlotte Transportation Center Station to get around town.

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Ballantyne

Ballantyne is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to The Amp Ballantyne and Reclining Bulls Statue while you're in town.

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SouthPark

A noteworthy feature of SouthPark is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out SouthPark Mall and Phillips Place.

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South End

While you're in South End, take in top sights like Amos' Southend or The Music Yard, and hop on the metro to see more the city at East-West Blvd Station or Bland Station.

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Second Ward

Noted for its theaters and museums, there's plenty to explore in Second Ward. Top attractions like NASCAR Hall of Fame and Queen City Quarter are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at 3rd St - Convention Center Station or Stonewall Station to see more of the city.

First Ward, NC

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