The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte

We just finished our overnight stay here for the second year in a row, it was amazing! The rooms are completely renovated and beautiful! The staff is very welcoming and nice! We’ll definitely be back next year!

The Ritz-Carlton in Charlotte is a good hotel for what it is. Charlotte is not a very fancy town and their Ritz-Carlton is certainly one of the most luxurious hotels in the city. Having said that, it probably shouldn’t be called a Ritz-Carlton because it does not hold a candle to many other Ritz-Carltons around the country. The hotel feels more like an upscale Marriott than a true Ritz-Carlton property. Nevertheless, I’d likely return next time I’m in Charlotte due to the paucity of luxury hotels in the city.

First-class in every respect although THE most expensive place I've ever stayed. Everyone there helpful and kind!!

stayed at the Ritz-Carlton Charlotte through Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts expecting a premium experience — what I got was a complete letdown. We were given Room 315, part of their “newly renovated” rooms, but it had a major issue: the AC was not working. The room sat at 78°F despite being set much lower. After multiple maintenance attempts and over an hour wasted, we were moved to Room 715. That room was at least cooler (set to 65, showing 71), but the problems didn’t end there. We didn’t check the new room thoroughly before going out for dinner. Upon returning, my wife and daughter discovered the TV didn’t work (no signal), and we were too exhausted to call at nearly 11 PM. The next morning, we found both bathroom sinks completely clogged, right before we had to leave for an early flight. Unacceptable. I had specifically asked the manager the night before to ensure we were moved to a room without any issues. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen. I’ve stayed at many Ritz-Carltons and this was by far the worst post-COVID experience I’ve had. The only positive note: Reka, the morning manager, was very understanding and offered to cover our stay. I declined, only asking that they do better going forward. Sadly, I won’t be returning to this property.

Hm, this did not seem like a 5-star hotel in the least. A spa retreat is supposed to be an escape. A reset. The good: The steam room. The singular digital shower with 270 spray heads. The facial. The men's side assistant. The not-so-good: The spa staff that was not trained nor naturally genuine, quite stiff (manager didn't hire the right people), to the massage that I felt like I was in trouble for not being able to loosen when I had explained I was there for a fatigued neck and legs from backpacking(additionally appt was at 18:00, was told I would be fetched at 17:55, was hastily fetched at 18:03 and had 3-5minutes of eval, and was risen at 19:00 promptly, very unfortunate), the "relaxation room" which was SO COLD and furniture that my 154cm husband couldn't fit on without legs hanging off (i'm 175cm and it felt like childrens furniture), to the cold, albeit heated, pool, surrounding by the same mini-furniture and birds of paradise potters that needed attention and an ambient room temperature at 18C, the dry sauna that doubtly went above 65C. The gym, whilst well equipped was VERY cramped with all of the aforementioned well-equipped equipment. Too much in that space. TLDR: If you are looking for a spa in that area, find a spa that specializing in being a spa. This was a real letdown. -$600.

We stay at the Ritz-Carlton Charlotte at least once every year and we always experience an exceptional stay. The rooms are incredibly clean, spacious and well appointed and the team at this hotel really goes above and beyond. No detail is missed and they do a great job recognizing Marriott Bonvoy status and anticipating ways to make the stay extra special. We will always return to this beautiful property.