Optimist Park Travel Guide

Charlotte

A casual dining restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a chalkboard menu, and a brick wall.
A bar with wooden tables and a beer tap. There are people sitting and standing.
A modern bar with exposed ductwork and brick walls.
A brick building with a sign that reads "Big Song Brewing Co." and a red arrow pointing to the right.
A beer tap area with various taps and labels, including 'Brown Ale' and 'Red IPA'.

Stay near popular Optimist Park attractions

Birdsong Brewing Co.

A trendy terrace and patio beside redbrick walls provide an ideal setting to try the various beers of this family-run brewery.
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Top hotels in Optimist Park

Hilton Charlotte University Place

Hilton Charlotte University Place

4 out of 5
8629 J M Keynes Dr Charlotte NC
The price is ₹12,440 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
₹12,440
₹14,461 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,511 reviews)
"Great location for concerts at the amphitheatre"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

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 ₹8,205 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
₹8,205
₹9,539 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
Omni Charlotte Hotel

Omni Charlotte Hotel

4 out of 5
132 E Trade St Charlotte NC
Fully refundable
The price is ₹15,242 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
₹15,242
₹17,719 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,401 reviews)
"Room was ok, although blinds did NOT close all the way no matter what we did, eventually had to use a hair clip to keep them together so the sunlight wouldn’t come in to our east-facing room. Beware of the valet-when we came back to get our car to go to dinner the same night we checked in, someone ..."

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

Omni Charlotte Hotel
Woodspring Suites Charlotte Airport

Woodspring Suites Charlotte Airport

2.5 out of 5
4125 Meadow Oak Dr. Charlotte NC
The price is ₹8,538 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
₹8,538
₹9,926 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Bank of America Stadium and Spectrum Center ...
8/10 Very good! (781 reviews)
"The room was clean and the staff was very friendly!"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Woodspring Suites Charlotte Airport
Moxy Charlotte Downtown

Moxy Charlotte Downtown

3 out of 5
125 S Brevard St Charlotte NC
The price is ₹11,658 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
₹11,658
₹13,552 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Spectrum Center ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (533 reviews)
"Difficult to navigate check in as it is on the 13th floor at the bar. No exterior signage to indicate such. No tv remote, no shampoo, had to request twice. Overcharged on valet parking. Had to valet just to check in."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Moxy Charlotte Downtown
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte - Ballantyne by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte - Ballantyne by IHG

2.5 out of 5
15139 Ballancroft Parkway Charlotte NC
The price is ₹7,238 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
₹7,238
₹8,415 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,187 reviews)
"I will stay in this hotel in my next visit."

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte - Ballantyne by IHG
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Where to stay in Optimist Park

Find the best Optimist Park areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A modern building with a wooden facade and a large overhang.

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.

A calm lake with a boat, surrounded by dense forest and a clear sky.

Ballantyne

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

A city skyline with modern skyscrapers and a partly cloudy sky.

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.

The entrance to Southpark with a glass canopy and a fountain.

SouthPark

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

A modern building with a distinctive archway sculpture.
Photo by Eva Johnson
Open Photo by Eva Johnson

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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