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This North Carolina City Is Home To 3 of The Best Hotels In The World

Author Catherine Lane
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This North Carolina city is home to 3 of the best hotels in the world. And I have stayed in two of them. Every year Forbes Travel Guide hands out its annual Star awards. These honors are given to the best luxury hotels, spas, ocean cruises and restaurants all around the world.

2 thousand properties were in contention for top world honors and out of that number, 8 in North Carolina made this list of most outstanding hotels. And 3 of those 8 hotels are in Charlotte. The three luxury hotels that made the Forbes Travel Guide list are: The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel. The Ivey’s Hotel and The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte round out the top three.

Amanda Frasier, president of ratings for Forbes Travel Guide 2024 is quoted in the Charlotte Observer:“Travel was highly anticipated to have a strong year and the new winners on our 2024 list reflect the increased efforts properties are making to deliver elevated guest experiences,This year’s list demonstrates the evolving focus the discerning traveler has on well-being and the desire for authentic destination-centric itineraries.” Quotes directly from our source, The Charlotte Observer.

I stayed at The Ivey’s  Hotel in Charlotte and it was an incredible experience. If you are looking for a more intimate luxury hotel experience then this would be a good choice. The rooms are well appointed and welcoming. You can just feel a good night’s rest ahead the moment you step in the door. If you want to escape the huge lobby scene but want to be surrounded in comfort and luxury then for me, this is the best choice.

However, the huge lobby scene and all that goes with it absolutely works at the second hotel I stayed in on the list. Hello Ritz-Carlton Charlotte. Y’all where do I start? My husband and I treated ourselves to a night there after a concert at the Spectrum Center. We neglected to make a dinner reservation and it was Queen’s Feast weekend. The concierge there took care of everything. And the jazz in the lobby was off the chain.

I have never stayed at The Ballantyne, but I hope to one day just for the experience. It looks absolutely beautiful and is conveniently located to one of Charlotte’s premier shopping locations.This North Carolina city is home to 3 of the best hotels in the world. To learn more get details from Forbes Travel Guide right here.

 

North Carolina Is Home To 7 Historic Hotels For A Memorable Getaway

Modern luxuries but with historic charm create my ideal place to stay on a vacation. There is nothing quite like stepping into a hotel and knowing it has stood the test of time. I’ve been lucky enough to stay in or at least visit historic hotels all across the country. But you don’t have to travel far and wide to get this experience. In fact, North Carolina is home to seven historic hotels. Many of these are nestled in the mountains, one in a classic golf community, and even in a Triad and Triangle city.

All seven of these North Carolina historic hotels are part of the Historic Hotels of America: National Trust For Historic Preservation. You can get more info at HistoricHotels.com

 

 

 

Catherine Lane is the morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for the past 24 years and is a recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been on air in both radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs on local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and out of the way places in the Carolinas. Anything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists from the Carolinas.

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