Renovations at Charlotte's Marriott SouthPark Include Modern Boutique Hotel Amenities

Charlotte, NC – October 28, 2007 - Among modern hotels in Charlotte, North Carolina, the new Charlotte Marriott SouthPark is raising the bar for luxury, convenience and the latest in-room technology. A $6.2 million renovation adds both technology and enhanced amenities to the luxury Charlotte hotel’s 187 guest rooms and eight suites. These upgrades bring the former Park Hotel to the level of a luxury hotel near downtown Charlotte, NC and reflect the continued commitment of the Marriott Family’s Trust to the Charlotte community.

Nearby attractions include SouthPark Mall, Bank of America Stadium, Bobcats Arena and the Billy Graham Library. The wide variety of available activities runs the gamut from family-friendly Carowinds Amusement Park to the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center.

Charlotte Marriott SouthPark’s renovation enhances the tradition of the classic Park Hotel with up-to-the minute guest room technology, such as multi-use jack-paks, iPod docking stations and 36” flat screen TVs. The modern hotel rooms offer high speed Internet with spacious work desks in large rooms. Suites feature oversized bedrooms with an overall private residence look and feel.

A concierge level, 12 meeting rooms and a 24-hour health club are just the beginning of many features that set the Charlotte Marriott SouthPark ahead of other Charlotte hotels.

While Marriott is updating this modern Charlotte hotel with enhanced technology and an even higher level of hotel luxury, all the Southern charm and tradition of the elegant Park Hotel remains intact. The Charlotte Marriott SouthPark becomes the area’s newest hotel, based on a great historic tradition and located in the progressive SouthPark area of Charlotte. Here is a luxury hotel where Southern hospitality remains perfectly balanced with impeccable European-style service to provide an authentic boutique hotel atmosphere.

The renovation includes new Revive bedding packages in rooms, including down comforters and 300-thread linens to help ensure a comfortable rest. Individual climate control, coffee/tea makers and iron and ironing board are among amenities that add to a productive stay. Hairdryers, refrigerators and cable channels help ensure the feel of an easy and elegant home-like retreat. Suites with oversize bedrooms have a private residence look and feel. This modern, luxury Charlotte, NC hotel caters to business travelers, event and meeting attendees as well as to weekend getaways and leisure travelers.
Other hotel features include:

• Completely non-smoking
• Outdoor pavilion
• Outdoor heated pool
• 24-hour health club equipped with: treadmills, bikes, elliptical trainers and weights
• Pet friendly accommodations
• Nearby spa services and beauty salon

This modern rendition of a genuine Southern classic brings to SouthPark a new and sophisticated take on luxury hotels in Charlotte, North Carolina. For more information, please visit www.charlottemarriottsouthpark.com.