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Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Uptown: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
508 E Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28202 (Second Ward)
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Winston-Salem, NC
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16 reviews 16 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Nice Hilton property in Uptown.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 8, 2012

Used Hilton points for a one-night leisure stay. Good location just three blocks from heart of uptown. Can recommend the suite with the whirlpool. Although the reception area is under renovation, the temporary set-up is convenient for car-travelers, and was not an issue for me. Very good service.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Orlando, Florida
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21 reviews 21 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Uptown Comfort”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 20, 2012

We have just completed our fourth stay at the Hilton Garden in Uptown Charlotte. This hotel is convenient to everything in the uptown area--shopping, nightclubs, sports events, and restaurants are within walking distance. For attractions that are a little farther away, the hotel offers free shuttle service.
The hotel itself is nicely maintained. The beds are ultra-comfortable and the rooms are clean. The views of the skyline are spectacular as are the sunrises. Request a suite for the best experience--they have at least three windows.
As we were leaving, (Oct. 15), the lobby and restaurant were undergoing a renovation.
The only catch to this hotel is that, if you want a specific room or view, call the hotel itself, not the national reservation service. We made that mistake on a previous visit, but this time, we were very happy to have the room that we requested.
We will definitely stay at this hotel again.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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ekohlenstein, General Manager at Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Uptown, responded to this review
October 25, 2012
It was a pleasure hosting you on your return trip to Charlotte. We are pleased we were able to exceed your expectations and locate you in a suite...
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Sydney, Australia
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18 reviews 18 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Great location, helpful staff, good room”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 28, 2012

This is everything you could want from a hotel - convenient location a short walk from everything in uptown Charlotte, well-equipped room (fridge and microwave as well as the usual coffee maker), and efficient staff. When we first checked in and went to our room, our room card would not work. In less than 10 minutes, a repairman arrived at our room to let us in and dismantle and reprogram the door lock. There is also free wi-fi in the room - an all too rare feature in hotels.
My only issue was trying to do online check-in for our flight from our room and not being able to follow the instructions for printing our boarding passes. The printer is in the business centre, and while the instructions say that you can send you document there to be printed from your room, it would have been easier to just go to the business centre and use the computer there to check-in and print.

Stayed September 2012, traveled as a couple
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ekohlenstein, General Manager at Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Uptown, responded to this review
October 11, 2012
Wow, you almost hit the brand tag line verbatim which is, "Everything right where you need it." We are thrilled that your experience exceeded your expectations. Our only regret is that your ability to print efficiently from your room was delayed. We would be more than interested in helping you navigate through the brand print from room function Printer On the next time you are here. We cherish your loyalty and look forward to your return visit.
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West Virginia
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38 reviews 38 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
“Nice Clean and Close to Everything!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 25, 2012

We showed up 3 hours early and was allowed to check in early, we had booked a room using Hilton Honors points but was still upgraded to a room with a whirlpool. The room had a living room with a couch and chair with ottoman, kitchen area had a fridge and microwave, sink and cabinet space, although there was nothing in the cabinets, bedroom had the whirlpool and the mattress that you could adjust to your sleep preferance. You could look out the window and see the city from 2 different views. If you walk from the hotel corner the Time Warner Cable Arena is about 3 blocks to your right. We opted for the free breakfast instead of points since our room was already free. Breakfast was nice, bacon potatoes, waffles, omelets, fruit bar, muffins, bagels, it would be worth it even if you paid the 10.95. Hotel was quiet and clean. Parking was $10, you could park behind the hotel in another parking lot for $5 but then you had to walk to your room where with the $10 parking you could park in the garage, go in the hotel and right into the elevator. ATM in hotel lobby. The gentleman at the front desk was very nice, didnt get his name but was great! Coffee and tea is available all day and night in the lobby, good cookies as well. People have wrote AC was noisy, ours wasnt, it was quiet and cool, people have also complained about beds, evidently they didnt realize you could adjust them. Definetely would stay again, we were going to stay at the Hilton Center City, a couple blocks away, glad we didnt as when we where there visiting some friends there were alot of people bumming right on the hotel property, out front by the fountain a woman was begging for money and I told her nicely sorry but I didnt have any cash on me, she said, "oh theres a ATM inside" tells me this goes on alot. A man told me if I didnt give him money to eat he would die tonight, not something I would want to endure so glad I didnt stay there.

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  • Stayed September 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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ekohlenstein, General Manager at Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Uptown, responded to this review
September 26, 2012
We are so glad that we were able to exceed your expectations during your stay with us and are glad you are using those hard earned Hilton HHonors points to get away. We do appreciate the kind words about the property/staff and will be sure to celebrate them as a team. We look forward to your return stay and appreciate your loyalty.
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Raleigh, North Carolina
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13 reviews 13 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Great Location... Okay Hotel Stay”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 20, 2012

We have stayed here 3 times, every time we go to Charlotte to see the Carolina Panthers play... and I always forget to review it. Since we have been there 3 times and it has almost been EXACTLY the same I am going to give you the pros and cons.

Pros:
LOCATION, Location, Location- A little less than a mile away from everything, great for walking to the stadium, great for walking to several bars and attractions, directly across the street from the NASCAR hall of fame if that is more your thing...
ROOM Aesthetics- Spacious, not horribly tacky decor, and each room comes with a tiny microwave and mini-fridge which I love when I stay in a hotel. I am not sure why but I love knowing that its there in case we want it. In the bathroom they had bath and body works products which was nice.
Breakfast is really good downstairs but I found it a little pricey... I like my hotels to offer a free continental breakfast... this one offers $11.95 breakfast buffet (so this is a pro and a con)

Cons:
THE BED SUCKS! I don't know if all the rooms have beds this bad but the last 2 times we stayed, they were terrible the first time we had a suite and it was very comfortable hmmmm... I am not sure how they go about changing the mattresses or what the deal is but we slept horrible. One half of the bed was no joke like sleeping on a blanket covered board, then the other half had a dent in the middle like is was molded for a hibernating bear to sleep in... Sleep is very important to me and on vacation I want to sleep well... I have stayed in several cheaper hotels and hotel brands that are rated lower than Hilton and never have I slept in beds that bad.
PARKING FEE: They charge you $10 a night just to park in their lot... and charge you to eat their breakfast... lots of extra charges in addition to the cost to stay the night... I believe that paying to stay at the hotel should include parking... silly me.

Overall the location makes it great but we will certainly look into a different place next year that has more comfy beds...

  • Stayed September 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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ekohlenstein, General Manager at Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Uptown, responded to this review
September 26, 2012
It was a pleasure having you back again and we sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We do regret that you did not get a good night's sleep on our Garden Sleep System beds (all of our king bedded rooms & suites). Were you aware it is adjustable to your personal settings? The dial is on the side of the bed. Each side of the bed can be adjusted by air bowels for your unique preferrence. We encourage our front desk staff to tell you about the bed dial at check in and I fear your dial may have been left at a softer setting than the other side of the bed rather than both at the "nuetral" setting we like to leave them at for your arrival. Next time you stay with us, please ask about it. We would be honored for another opportunity to prove our value in every aspect of your stay. Let's continue to hope for the best for our beloved Panthers!
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Address: 508 E Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28202
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Region: United States > North Carolina > Charlotte > Second Ward
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Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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#24 Family Hotels in Charlotte
#29 Business Hotels in Charlotte
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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The Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Uptown hotel is in the major North Carolina banking and financial district close to: The Charlotte Convention Center, Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Bank of America Stadium, Over Street Mall and the new Charlotte Bobcat Arena are all just blocks away. The uptown area is home to many fine restaurants, museums and shopping malls. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is only 9 miles away. ... more   less 
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