Game Weekend

Charlotte

Hotels near Spectrum Center

Formerly Time Warner Cable Arena and Charlotte Bobcats Arena. 7 places to stay, with the neighborhood and game-night journey explained.

Full weekend guide

Uptown

The Dunhill Hotel

A historic boutique hotel on North Tryon Street, about 0.3 miles from the arena in a straight line, with The Asbury restaurant and The Dunhill Bar inside.

  • Walk route
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Parking is in the deck behind the hotel at a nightly rate. Uptown is busy before and after the game.

Arena travel & hotel details
Getting to the game
Walk to the 5th Street, Trade Street or Belk Light Rail entrance. Premium tickets may name a different entrance, so check yours.
Getting back
Walk back through Uptown with the crowd.
Address
237 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Hotel website

Uptown

Grand Bohemian Charlotte, Autograph Collection

An art-filled 254-room hotel on West Trade Street, about 0.4 miles from the arena in a straight line, with Mico restaurant, the Búho rooftop bar and a Starbucks on site.

  • Walk route
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Parking is valet only, at a daily charge, and the garage has size limits.

Arena travel & hotel details
Getting to the game
Walk to the 5th Street, Trade Street or Belk Light Rail entrance. Premium tickets may name a different entrance, so check yours.
Getting back
Walk back through Uptown with the crowd.
Address
201 West Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Hotel website

Dilworth and Myers Park

The Morehead Inn

A 1917 Dilworth house run as a 12-room inn, with a Southern breakfast and parking included in the rate.

  • Rideshare
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It’s a small inn that also hosts events, so book early. Plan a ride to the arena.

Arena travel & hotel details
Getting to the game
Take a rideshare and set your drop-off on East 5th Street, then follow posted signs and arena staff.
Getting back
Follow your app, posted signs and arena staff to the pickup spot; the arena says it can move for traffic, road closures and public safety.
Address
1122 East Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 28204
Hotel website

Dilworth and Myers Park

Duke Mansion

A historic mansion with 20 guest rooms, 2 miles from the heart of Uptown by its own account, with breakfast included every day.

  • Rideshare
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The FAQ says rooms have one queen or king bed, with rollaways at extra charge. There’s no restaurant; lunch and dinner can be arranged. You’ll need a ride to the game.

Arena travel & hotel details
Getting to the game
Take a rideshare and set your drop-off on East 5th Street, then follow posted signs and arena staff.
Getting back
Follow your app, posted signs and arena staff to the pickup spot; the arena says it can move for traffic, road closures and public safety.
Address
400 Hermitage Road, Charlotte, NC 28207
Hotel website

University City on the Blue Line

Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte University Place

A University City hotel with free parking, a free hot breakfast and a free evening 5:30 Kickback.

  • Rail / transit
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The hotel lists Uptown Charlotte 10 miles away. McCullough Station is the nearest Blue Line stop on OpenStreetMap, about 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

Arena travel & hotel details
Getting to the game
Ride the LYNX Blue Line toward Uptown to CTC/Arena Station and use the Belk Light Rail entrance.
Getting back
Walk back to CTC/Arena Station and ride north.
Address
415 West W.T. Harris Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28262
Hotel website

Airport and south Charlotte off I-77

Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte Arrowood

A hotel at I-77 and Arrowood Road with free parking, a free hot breakfast, a free evening 5:30 Kickback and The Kitchen + Bar on site.

  • Drive
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The hotel lists Spectrum Center 9.2 miles away and the airport 9.5 miles away, so every trip is a drive or a ride.

Arena travel & hotel details
Getting to the game
Drive north on I-77 and exit at the John Belk Freeway (I-277) or Trade Street, then go to the space you booked.
Getting back
Walk back to your lot and drive out with the crowd.
Address
8925 Red Oak Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28217
Hotel website

Airport and south Charlotte off I-77

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charlotte Airport South

A hotel off I-77 a few miles from the airport and six miles from Uptown, with free breakfast, free on-site parking and an airport shuttle.

  • Drive
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The hotel says it’s being renovated. The shuttle serves the airport, so plan your own way to the arena.

Arena travel & hotel details
Getting to the game
Drive north on I-77 and exit at the John Belk Freeway (I-277) or Trade Street, then go to the space you booked.
Getting back
Walk back to your lot and drive out with the crowd.
Address
4900 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28217
Hotel website

Get to know the areas

UptownWalking to the game and a first visit

Stay among the towers, museums and restaurants of central Charlotte and walk to the arena.

Office towers, museums on South Tryon Street and hotel bars

To the arena
Walk to the 5th Street, Trade Street or Belk Light Rail entrance. Premium tickets may name a different entrance, so check yours.
After the game
Walk back through Uptown with the crowd.
The tradeoff
Uptown hotels charge nightly for garage or valet parking. The arena says traffic patterns and road closures may change.

Hotels in this area

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Dilworth and Myers ParkA quieter stay with breakfast included

Historic inns south of Uptown, with breakfast included and a ride to the game.

Historic neighborhoods south of Uptown

To the arena
Take a rideshare and set your drop-off on East 5th Street, then follow posted signs and arena staff.
After the game
Follow your app, posted signs and arena staff to the pickup spot; the arena says it can move for traffic, road closures and public safety.
The tradeoff
These inns have 12 and 20 rooms, so book early, and the Duke Mansion says its rooms have one queen or king bed. You’ll need a ride to the arena.

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University City on the Blue LineA car-free game night on the train

A base near the northern LYNX Blue Line, with free parking and breakfast and a train to the station beside the arena.

Hotels and restaurants near the UNC Charlotte campus

To the arena
Ride the LYNX Blue Line toward Uptown to CTC/Arena Station and use the Belk Light Rail entrance.
After the game
Walk back to CTC/Arena Station and ride north.
The tradeoff
The hotel lists Uptown 10 miles away, so allow time for the train ride.

Hotels in this area

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Airport and south Charlotte off I-77Early flights and a car

Hotels off I-77 with free parking and breakfast, for early flights or a car.

Hotel corridors near the airport and I-77

To the arena
Drive north on I-77 and exit at the John Belk Freeway (I-277) or Trade Street, then go to the space you booked.
After the game
Walk back to your lot and drive out with the crowd.
The tradeoff
You’ll drive or ride into Uptown for everything, including the game. Hotel shuttles, where offered, serve the airport, not the arena.

Hotels in this area

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Hotel questions

Can I take the train to the arena?

Yes. The LYNX Blue Line stops at CTC/Arena Station, steps from the arena’s entrances. A one-way fare is $2.20. Check the CATS Pass app for train times on your date.

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