Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte / South Park at Phillips PlacevsRenaissance Charlotte SouthPark Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by expert writers. On balance, Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark Hotel scores slightly better than Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte - South Park. Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark Hotel comes in at #16 in Charlotte with accolades from 2 sources such as Gayot, Zagat.
Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte / South Park at Phillips Place
 Gayot
 Oyster
6700 Phillips Place Court, Charlotte, NC 28210
From $119/night
- Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 
 "This hotel boasts the Queen Citys prime boutique shopping, as well as a ten-cinema theater, within easy walking distance. ... Select accommodations offer...balconies or patios." 
Mid-Range
 "The 124-room Hampton Inn &
Suites-SouthPark at Phillips Place is a three pearl chain hotel with a more upscale look and feel than the average Hampton Inn. Rooms have crown
molding, dark..." Full review
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All rooms come with mini-fridges, coffeemakers, microwaves, and 32-inch
flat-screen TVs. Newspapers are delivered to rooms every morning on request.
Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark Hotel
 Gayot
 Zagat
 Condé Nast Traveler
5501 Carnegie Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28209
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "Adjacent to Southpark shopping and Phillip's Place (lots of exclusive, eclectic boutiques), this is a safe harbor for shop 'til you droppers and folks seeking country quiet... Multilingual staff." 
4.0
 "Located next to SouthPark Mall and numerous restaurants, this “classy” hotel with a "thoughtful" staff that provides "prompt" service features a “beautiful entrance” and “easy access” to the city." 
 "Charlotte's quiet, impressive Renaissance is located in SouthPark, a neighborhood known for its high-end shopping and top restaurants. While the area has a definite buzz, it doesn't ever seem frenetic." Full review
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The design plays it safe to appeal to business travelers, but there's just enough contemporary punch to avoid being boring.