Charlotte Uptown Joins Best Western Brand
CHARLOTTE, NC,August 11, 2005. Best Western International announces the addition of the Best Western Charlotte Uptown to The World's Largest Hotel Chain(R). Located at 201 South McDowell Street in the heart of downtown Charlotte, North Carolina, this hotel offers 193 rooms including two junior suites and the presidential suite where Elvis stayed during his last performance in Charlotte. Every room is equipped with complimentary high-speed Internet access and work desks. The presidential suite features a separate meeting area and a kitchenette. Oversized rooms located on the tenth and eleventh floors have upgraded amenities including a bathrobe, turndown service, in-room safes and a complimentary copy of USA Today during the week.
The Best Western Charlotte Uptown offers 10,000 square feet of meeting space including a 6,000 square foot ballroom. Business travelers will appreciate the 24-hour business center, equipped with a computer, copier and wireless Internet access. The hotel also offers an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and the convenience of an on-site ATM. Guests will enjoy a complimentary full breakfast buffet each day at the McDowell Street Bistro, which also serves lunch and dinner. The Hunt Club Lounge is open from 4:00 to 11:00 p.m. offering a selection of beverages, light fare and billiards.
Guests are just minutes from some of Charlotte's best entertainment venues including the new Charlotte arena, Bank of America stadium and the Charlotte convention center. The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service within the downtown area and has plenty of free parking, including room for trucks and RVs.
"Best Western extends a warm welcome to the Charlotte Uptown," said Mark Williams, vice president, North American Development for Best Western International. "This versatile property is located in the heart of Charlotte and offers business travelers and leisure guests the perfect lodging choice."
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