This is a real nightclub! It has a fantastic bar, amazing sound system, and really cool decor. It's still more of a see-and-be-seen hot spot than it is a dance club. However it has a designated dance floor offering what Charlotte is so severely lacking which is a decent dance venue. Sunset has a slightly more "mature" crowd than the downtown clubs full of tweens but it's still an exciting environment for fun seekers of any age.
The $10 cover charge is a bit over the top and I'm always annoyed by the bathroom guy who hands you a paper towel to dry your hands. But both situations pretty accurately describe the clientele here. Everyone's impeccably dressed and dropping lots of cash on tabs and bottle service.
It's a bit pretentious but the music is playful house remixes of age old top 40 and it's hard to be a snob when they're beat matching funky rhythms laid over familiar radio tunes. Do I need some guy to squirt soap in my hands in the bathroom so I can tip them a buck? No. Some people need their ego's stroked, which is an inevitable, sad side of nightclubbery. But if you're looking for places to dance, Sunset Club is a solid establishment. Ignore the douchebaggery and enjoy the architecture and sounds and do your thing.