Staying at the Historic Dunhill Hotel in Charlotte NC
Exterior of the Dunhill Hotel in Charlotte
Stay at the historic Dunhill Hotel in Charlotte NC for a perfectly located home-away-from-home with a side of Queen City history.
As the hotel nears its 100th birthday, it remains a wonderful, safe place to rest while you’re visiting Uptown.
Onsite, you’ll find an excellent restaurant, attentive service, and comfortable amenities.
Located just across the street from kid-favorite Discovery Place Science, you can easily walk to restaurants, theatres, and more.
The Dunhill is our go-to hotel in Charlotte and comes highly recommended for those looking for a unique spot in this modern city.
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My family was provided a discounted stay at the Dunhill in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.
Updated 8/2022 | Written 3/2015
The History of the Dunhill Hotel in Charlotte NC
A cozy corner overlooking the courtyard
The Dunhill Hotel originally was called the Mayfair Manor and opened a month after the stock market crashed in 1929.
The economic upheaval of the nation didn't seem to affect Mayfair Manor's success, which quickly found a following.
During the Manor's early days, guests could stay in one of the 100 rooms: some were set aside as hotel rooms, while others were long-term rentals.
The Manor's heyday lasted well into the 20th century, but by the 1960s, it was sold and rebranded into a motor lodge.
Eventually, the motor lodge shut its doors in the early 1980s, and the 10-story building was inhabited only by the homeless.
After several years of neglect, the hotel was purchased and underwent a $6 million renovation in 1988.
This company tried to restore the hotel to its former glory, but after only two years, the hotel was sold once again.
In the early 1990s, Summit Hospitality Group, the current owners, purchased the property and began to mold it into the distinctive location that it is today.
The group was also the driving force behind the application and acceptance of the Dunhill into the Historic Hotels of America property group, a distinction that it proudly displays.
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Where is the Dunhill Hotel Located?
Uptown Charlotte near the Dunhill Hotel
If you're in Uptown Charlotte for a play, concert, sporting event, banking seminar, or vacation, the Dunhill couldn't be more centrally located.
In fact, you could spend your entire visit in Uptown Charlotte exploring by foot, and never miss your car once.
From the museums to the restaurants to green spaces, you can easily walk to all of the attractions in Uptown Charlotte.
The hotel is located at the corner of North Tryon and 6th Streets, which puts visitors steps away from Discovery Place and the Carolina Theatre.
The hotel is just a few blocks from the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Imaginon, the Bank of America building, and the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
If you’re adding on a stay at the nearby Great Wolf Lodge, it’s only about 20 minutes away.
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What are the rooms like at the Dunhill Hotel?
We had a corner room on the third floor, and I thought it was a great location.
We were high enough that the street traffic didn't bother us, but we were still able to people watch through the three large windows throughout the room.
Definitely ask for a corner room since it comes with more windows!
The room had two queen beds (called the "Vintage Queen Queen" room on their site) and a large bathroom with a shower/tub combo.
The bed was incredibly comfortable, and I looked forward to sinking into the fluffy duvet and crisp sheets each night.
Even with the two beds, I still had plenty of room to set up my toddler’s pack and play in the corner.
The room was large enough that the pack and play didn't interfere with our movement between the room and bathroom.
Our room also had a mini-refrigerator and Keurig.
What is the customer service like at the Dunhill Hotel?
Dunhill Hotel lobby
Housekeeping is fantastic, and made sure to keep us stocked with their complementary bottled water.
That came in handy as we explored all over town!
Housekeeping came once in the morning to tidy up, and then again at night for turndown service.
After a long day of sightseeing, it is a treat to see the chocolates on our pillows.
Dunhill Hotel Amenities
While the hotel doesn't have a pool or gym, it does have plenty of touches to make you feel welcome during your stay.
Nibble on a few of the complimentary cookies every afternoon, or mix with the other guests during the wine social every Wednesday evening.
I liked that there was a complimentary shuttle available to guests.
We didn't use it since I wanted to get out and walk around Uptown, but this is a great option for guests who are in a hurry!
The Asbury, the onsite restaurant, is absolutely worth a visit during your time at the Dunhill.
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If you'd rather eat in your room, the room service comes out of the same kitchen, so you know you’ll be getting an excellent and convenient meal.
We didn't get to use them, but the hotel also has several meeting rooms available for corporate functions.
I think the hotel would be such a pretty place to have a reception or meeting!
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Final Thoughts on the Dunhill Hotel in Charlotte NC
I'd definitely stay here again!
Not only was the location perfect, the room was incredibly nice.
I also liked all of the little extras that came with my stay including the complimentary water, the turndown service, and the fluffy white robes in the bathroom.
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