I stayed at the VanLandingham during a recent visit to Charlotte and very much enjoyed it. A beautiful, traditional Southern estate converted to an inn and conference center, if you're looking for the sprawling verands and charming southern colonial, turn of the century feel, this is the place to be.
There are two buildings-- the main house which has several unique rooms, the dining area, and a large enclosed patio for events, and the carriage house which has four unique rooms.
I can't speak for every room, but I stayed in the Camellia room which was large and had a queen bed, upgraded bathroom with a soaker tub, desk, large closet, t.v., hardwood floors, coffee-maker, ironing board, and ceiling fan in addition to A/C (a must in NC during the summer!). The decor is reminiscent of the era and much of the original elements have been kept.
The grounds are beautiful with several gardens, fire pits and a lily pond.
Weekend breakfast is provided. On Saturday, I was given a choice of three different breakfasts and on Sunday, it was buffet-style. The buffet included grits, bacon, sausage, pastries, scrambled eggs, potatoes, coffee, juice, and tea.
Note that the dining room is not open in the afternoons and evenings so plan on driving (or walking) a little ways to get to a restaurant. There are plenty of choices on Central and I found a fantastic little bar called Joe Hooper's that served the best catfish po'boy I've ever had.
The service at VanLandingham was fantastic all around.
There is even a resident cat that roams the property and seems to be quite fond of bacon. ;)
Free parking.