Are you a history buff who loves nothing more than sleeping in a hotel from yesteryear? You’re in for a treat. Built in the late 20’s, the Dunhill Hotel is now part of the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Historic Hotels of America.
To bring your stay up to modern day snuff, the Dunhill wraps sophisticated amenities into her package, giving the 60 guestrooms a flat-screen TV, iPod docking station and a Keurig coffeemaker. A free area shuttle is also available along with evening cookies in the lobby. A Wednesday wine social happens every week from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wi-Fi and a continental breakfast are both complimentary.
The onsite restaurant, The Asbury, serves lunch, dinner and a Sunday brunch. Meals tend toward upscale rustic and menus for kids are on hand.
Location-wise, the Dunhill is in the heart of Uptown Charlotte. Only downer? The hotel doesn’t have a pool. The Dunhill does offer complimentary access to the Childress Klein YMCA, which is six minutes from the property by car and loaded in sleek amenities – pool included.
Also, Uptown’s splash park (just a 10-minute walk from the property) called The Green is a three-tiered lawn filled with art and sculptures. In summer, kids can play under the three fish fountains that rain down plenty of the wet stuff. (400 S. Tryon St.)
