Best Luxury Hotels in North Carolina

Discover our favourite luxury accommodation in North Carolina. Our collection of luxury hotels and resorts showcase the very finest in world-class hospitality. Each one has been selected, by our Editors, based on its exceptional service, refined interiors, excellent amenities and standout location. Let our expert selection help you find your perfect place to stay.

North Carolina, Charlotte

Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 217 Rooms & Suites with Floor-To-Ceiling Windows offering Striking Views of uptown Charlotte
Amenities Angeline's Restaurant Serving Italian-inspired Cuisine & Merchant & Trade Rooftop Bar Providing Stunning City Views
More Located in Uptown Charlotte's 3rd Ward, Steps Away from Major Entertainment Venues

Stay in the Uptown’s Third Ward, at the Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel. This is a brand known for its commitment to pet-friendliness and wellness (rooms have yoga mats and treats for four-legged guests). Guests can take advantage of loaner bikes, custom-designed Micro Kickboard scooters and complimentary evening wine receptions; dine at Angeline’s modern American restaurant; drink and order small plates in Merchant & Trade (the rooftop terrace on the 19th floor); and meditate at sunrise on the deck. In winter you can book your own igloo for a romantic tete a tete under the Carolina stars.

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Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel

North Carolina, Charlotte

The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 146 Rooms & Suites with Floor-To-Ceiling Windows Overlooking the Charlotte Skyline
Amenities Bar Cocoa for Desserts, K Lounge for Cocktails, the Fifth fork for Southern Cuisine, Hidden Wine for Curated Wines & the Punch Room for Speakeasy-inspired Drinks
More Located in Uptown Charlotte, the Hotel Features a Bi-level Penthouse Spa, State-of-the-art Fitness Centre & Is Leed Gold-certified with a Rooftop Garden

This was The Ritz-Carlton group’s first LEED Gold-certified property worldwide, and the first hotel to receive the accolade in the Charlotte area, making it a good option for the eco-conscious traveller. The property is located in the salubrious Uptown, accommodating guests in 146 bedrooms over 18 storeys. A penthouse spa and wellness centre occupies two floors and there’s a newly launched in-house gift boutique, Hidden Treasures. For drinking and dining guests can frequent the Urban Sip wine and scotch bar, the Bar Cocoa dessert dining and retail experience and the Cocoa Lab dessert cooking school (the chocoholic’s dream), as well as a street-side BLT Steak restaurant.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte

North Carolina, Charlotte

The Ballantyne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 244 Accommodations including Guest Rooms, Suites & a Four-bedroom Cottage
Amenities Gallery Restaurant & the Ryal Lobby Bar
More Located in the Ballantyne Community of Charlotte, North Carolina, offering Proximity to Shopping, Dining & Outdoor Activities

Home to one of Carolinas’ largest whiskey collections, The Ballantyne is a resort-style hotel with a breathtaking Gone with the Wind wide staircase and its own art gallery. Try a signature treatment, such as the Carolina Lavender massage, at the in-house spa which is considered to be one of the best in Charlotte. You can swim indoors here, or outdoors, surrounded by glamorous loungers and beside the pool bar (which also serves food). Further dining options are the Gallery Restaurant (with golf course views and an alfresco terrace) and The Ryal. 244 bedrooms have deep-soaking baths, 55-inch TVs and designer toiletries.

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The Ballantyne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte

North Carolina, Charlotte

Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte, Autograph Collection

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 254 Rooms & Suites Featuring Argentinian-inspired Decor & Modern Amenities
Amenities Mico Restaurant for South American-inspired Cuisine, Bho Bar for Rooftop Cocktails & Tapas, & an on-site Starbucks
More Located in Uptown Charlotte, offering easy Access to Downtown attractions & a Vibrant Artistic atmosphere

This Argentinian-inspired hotel features bold and eclectic custom furnishings and original artwork. Each bedroom offers Starbucks Coffee, a JBL Bluetooth Speaker, a soaking tub and a portable steamer to tackle travel-creased clothing. Búho Bar is the indoor/outdoor lounge on the 16th floor with weekly live music; Mico is the lavish restaurant serving Argentine cuisine in Art-Deco-influenced surroundings; and Poseidon is the hotel’s spa, harnessing the healing power of water. Additionally, there’s a Starbucks coffee shop, the exclusive use Monito dining room and a Bohemian Garden for some alfresco relaxation with stunning views over Charlotte.

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Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte, Autograph Collection




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