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| - It was my last night in Charlotte, and I had the option to go home- but after all the time I didn't get to spend (and it being my last night of vacation) checking out the city, I wanted to pamper myself, my sister, and my nephew.
Since it was a Friday night, I was able to get weekend rates (as the night before I tried to get a room- but it was $229 min, bleh- too much when you have a baby with you!). So with AAA, I got a club level room for $159 base rate (would have been $107 if I got a normal room- but I wanted lounge access and top floor views).
The location is great- a block from Tryon Street and most of the hoppin places in the city. Parking was somewhat odd though- it is a color coded confusion whatever (stick with the red, that's all I can say- however the hotel entrance is on blue, at that point- no idea if that is higher or lower). Since the Hilton is connected to a Wells Fargo plaza and other shit, this is surely a large complex.
After parking and taking 2 elevators to get to registration (kind of confusing, and mind you needed a 3rd elevator to get to the rooms)- check in was quick and easy- the guy also thanked me for being a HHonors member.
We got a room on the top floor (22), which is controlled by key- that was a nice touch- and got to the room. Nice view- got a great shot of the NASCAR HOF! The room was spacious, and the TV was the nicest one I had seen in a hotel (42in plasma). The desk may or may not have been 10 feet long. Even had a fridge the room.
The bathroom was well appointed too, and came with all of the fixins. The tub was a decent size.
We went to the lounge for evening snacks, and I liked that a lot. The lady (I think her name was Stephanie) was very friendly and adored my nephew (she at first thought that was my wife and son, I had to correct her :)). They offered cheeses, crackers, drinks, and even wings at the time. It was a pleasant surprise. There is even their own business center up there, with larger screens (which is much nicer than the normal business center on the 3rd floor).
I went back later to check out the bar, as they state it is a cash bar- but you just give her your room number. Since I didn't have to drive anywhere- you better believe I racked up a tab :D .
We got a crib here as well, and it was easy-breezy. I was able to sleep well (and apparently I did NOT snore that night)- however, my sis said a sheriff knocked on the door like 15 minutes after I came back and asked about a noise complaint- when he saw she had the kid, he was very apologetic (I find that interesting though, we didn't even hear any loud noises?!?! oh well).
Got to have bfast in the lounge too- that was nice and filling. I tell you, for a hotel, getting the lounge access is worth the extra $$ if you plan to utilize it!
One thing that irked my sister was that they state if you don't want a newspaper, let them know and they will deduct it from your total ($0.75)- we later found out the papers are all digital. Also, WiFi is only free to club level, and HHonor member of higher status (which kinda sucks, as it is $9.95 a day otherwise).
Parking is also $18 a night, which sucks- considering the Courtyard was $10 and less confusing.
All in all, for a AAA 4diamond hotel, it wasn't bad, we enjoyed ourselves here thoroughly!
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