First Ward Travel Guide

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 theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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Top hotels in First Ward

HYATT house Charlotte/Center City

HYATT house Charlotte/Center City

3 out of 5
435 E Trade Street Charlotte NC
The price is ₹13,407 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
₹13,407
₹15,585 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
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 ₹13,855 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
₹13,855
₹16,107 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
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 ₹13,762 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
₹13,762
₹15,998 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,774 reviews)
"Great Location, helpful staff, rooms are awesome. Breakfast is the best i've seen for a hotel. Really convenient to anything in charlotte. You won't be disappointed."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

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 ₹14,996 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
₹14,996
₹17,434 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,363 reviews)
"Clean Hotel, but Service and Security Could Be Improved Overall, my stay at the DoubleTree in downtown Charlotte near Spectrum Center was a mixed experience. On the positive side, the rooms were very clean, and I felt safe and comfortable while inside the hotel. However, there were several service ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End

Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End

3.5 out of 5
5700 Westpark Drive Charlotte NC
The price is ₹8,874 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹8,874
₹10,315 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very good! (2,102 reviews)
"The outlets didn’t work well. But everything else was Amazing. I especially appreciated the hair wash and shower gel products :) I love that there was a built-in restaurant, and the staff was absolutely wonderful"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
Quality Inn Charlotte Airport

Quality Inn Charlotte Airport

2.5 out of 5
3100 Queen City Drive Charlotte NC
The price is ₹7,010 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
₹7,010
₹8,149 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,278 reviews)
"The staff that I encountered were absolutely amazing and very helpful. The room as a whole had outlets that weren't working. The flooring had parts where it was coming apart. We came in to the room and the AC was leaking maintenance took care of it immediately and was super nice! Owner needs to do ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

Quality Inn Charlotte Airport
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Where to stay in First Ward

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Uptown Charlotte

Ample dining options, fascinating museums, and great live music are just a few top things to explore in Uptown Charlotte. A visit to Spectrum Center or Bank of America Stadium 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

Travellers come to Ballantyne for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like The Amp Ballantyne and Reclining Bulls Statue while you're in town.

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SouthPark

SouthPark is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like SouthPark Mall and Phillips Place.

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Second Ward

Noted for its theatres 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.

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South End

If you're spending time in South End, check out sights like Amos' Southend or The Music Yard and hop on the metro to see more of the city at East-West Blvd Station or Bland Station.

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