This is a wonderful hotel in a great location.15 minutes from the airport.Everyone at the front desk (especially Cammie and Anna were so friendly,knowledgeable of the area.I had a huge room with a kitchen den and a fireplace.The room was very clean and the housekeeper are excellent.Had to stay 11 days for business and felt like it was my second home.Breakfast is free with so many choices fruit,french toast scrambled eggs waffles are are a few of the choices.Levi was the best he checks to make sure you eat enough.10 minutes from downtown Charlotte I visited 3 museums and had lunch there.But many restaurants within walking distance of the hotel even a Barbecue place called Sonny's witha huge barbecue menu.Four miles away is the South park area with a huge mall with Nordstrum's,Neimus Marcus and many upscale stores.

My wife and I stayed here again for business, this time for 4 days. Scott at the front desk remember our first names and even let us check in early, which was great! Kevin Shim the manager came out and greeted us personally and made sure we had everything we needed.

The housekeeping staff was courteous and ready to assist you with care.

The room was excellent again! There was no noise from surrounding rooms and the bed was very comfortable. Unfortunately we left too early for the breakfast and came back too late for the manager reception.

The internet connection was excellent.!!!

Read the previous reviews and was skeptical of location. Even went so far as to check out availability at other Marriotts. But was pleasantly surprised. We checked in around lunch time and were granted an upgrade to a penthouse room.
We explained to the Staff that USAirways had "lost" my wife's luggage and they would hopefully be delivering it to the hotel. We gave cell number and requested they call us when it came in. (We made the same request of USAirways - total waste of breath). The room was awesome - seemed to be freshly painted and every feature was excellent! The Staff contacted us while we were at dinner to advise the luggage had arrived. And although we identifed the bag, the Manager was sharp enough to demand photo ID before releasing the bag.
The breakfast service was excellent, housekeeping was never intrusive and serviced the room each day while we were out. The Staff - especially Scott - were very helpful and exceeded our expectations.
Be aware you are near a major north-south highway (I-77) so while this is really convenient, you may experience some road noise if you're close to the highway.
Excellent property - Great Staff - we couldn't have asked for more during our 4 day stay. Many THANKS to the Tyvola Residence Inn - we'll be back!!

All I can say about some of the negative reviews is... "Wow, where did you really stay?" I have stayed at the Residence Inn, South many times in the past 2 years. I think I have over 150 nights at that location alone, and I have never had a bad experience to date. I have stayed in each of the room types: the Penthouse Suite, the studio suites and the one and two bedroom suites. This particular location is considered my home away from home. I simply love the rooms, from the fireplace in the winter, to the fully stocked kitchen (all cooking needs, pots, pans, dinnerware, etc.), to the pool and cookout area in the spring and summer. The rooms are exceptionally clean every time I stay, and I have never had a problem with the management or staff.

The rooms are comfortable, the beds are clean and fresh, and if I had a complaint it would be that the many many pillows make me not want to get out of bed in the mornings. The housekeeping staff is very efficient and friendly. They have gone out of their way many times for me when I was running late or had a special need. The front desk staff and management really make me feel welcome, and took the time early on to remember my name.

I absolutely recommend this hotel to any traveller passing through Charlotte, or even someone needing an extended stay location that will pamper you. The breakfast each day is good and the manager's reception in the evenings really add a personal touch to the stay. As an extensive traveller (198 days this year alone in hotels) I can say this is one of the best hotels in which I stay, and by far my favorite of any that I have stayed with to date.