The Best of North Carolina, South Carolina and Beyond.

Ballantyne Resort Hotel 10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway. Tel: 704-248-4000 or 866-248-4824. Fax: 704-248-4005. www.ballantyneresort.com Four-diamond resort hotel on Charlotte's southern perimeter includes a 5-star golf course, highly rated Dana Rader Golf School, tennis instuction, award-winning spa, indoor "grotto" pool, wave lap pool, fitness facilities, hiking, shopping, four restaurants and lounge. Rooms feature marble soaking tubs, web TV, high speed internet. The resort also has other accommodations in every price range. $$$$ The Dunhill Hotel 237 North Tryon Street. Tel: 704-332-4141. Fax: 704-376-4117. www.dunhillhotel.com Intimate 60-room luxury hotel in a historic building lies in the heart of the city's Cultural District. Monticello's Restaurant, jazz bar, 24-hour room service, concierge desk, cable tv, data port. $$$$ Marriott Charlotte Center City 100 West Trade Street. Tel: 704-333-9000. Fax: 704-342-3419. www.marriottcitycenter.com Situated directly on The Square, in the heart of the Center City, a short walk from all area attractions. Restaurants on site include Champions Sports Bar, Cutter's Cigar Lounge, First Light Breakfast Bar and Savannah Red upscale Southern cuisine.Concierge level, indoor pool, health club, shopping, high speed and wireless Internet access. $$$ Morehead Inn 1122 E Morehead Street. Tel: 704-376-3357. Fax: 704-335-1110. www.moreheadinn.com Historic property in the Dilworth neighborhood exudes Southern hospitality. Unique rooms decorated with antiques offer the chance to stay in an authentic early twentieth century mansion. A popular spot for weddings and other events. Bed and Breakfast accommodations, plus lovely gardens. $$$$

The Park Hotel 2200 Rexford Road. Tel: 704-364-8220. Fax: 704-365-4712. www.theparkhotel.com Receiving both the 4-Diamond and 4-Star ratings year after year, the Park is the hotel of choice for visiting celebrities. Located just across the street from SouthPark Mall's upscale shopping options. Restaurant, lounge, 24-hour room service, concierge service, pool, health club, shopping, spa, putting green, high speed internet access. $$$ The Westin Charlotte 601 South College Street. Tel: 704-375-2600. Fax: 704-375-2623. www.starwood.com Strategically placed next to Charlotte's Convention Center and within an easy walk of Bank of America Stadium, this new hotel is also a stop on the Charlotte Trolley line. Each of the 700 guest rooms feature Westin's signature Heavenly Bed and Heavenly Shower/Bath, cable TV, data port and ergonomic desk chair. Restaurant and lounge, outdoor café, coffee bar, indoor pool, fitness facilities, wellness center, business center, concierge desk. $$$$