Railfan Motels

Charlotte, NC - Residence Inn Charlotte Uptown 

Address:     404 S. Mint Street              Phone: 704-340-4000

Location/ Directions:   I-77 North and take a right on W. Trade St. Travel 4 blocks and take a right on S. Mint St. the hotel is 2 blocks on the right.

Average Price (Checked Apr 2011):   $219.00                                 AAA Rated:          Stars: (n/a)

About Hotel: 11-Stories, 150-Rooms, Interior Corridors, On-site parking (fee), High-Speed Internet, Pets allowed (fee), Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Crib, Individual climate control, Iron and ironing board, Roll-away bed, Hair dryer, Separate tub and shower, Color Cable/satellite TV, Conventional oven, Dishwasher, Microwave oven, Pots, pans, serving dishes, Refrigerator with ice maker, Silverware, Stove, Table and chairs, Toaster, Two-Line Speakerphone with voice mail, Buffet breakfast, Coffee in lobby, Coffee/tea in-room, Concierge desk, Evening reception, Full-service business center, Restaurant and bar, Fitness Center.

Railroad View: Good clear distant view.  You need a room on a high floor on the rear of the building (west side) for a railroad view.  The high floors are needed to see above the parking garage, and tree tops.

Railroads past Hotel:  Norfolk Southern (former Southern Railway mainline).

Notes:     The motel is located next to Carolina's Statuim.

Comments:    This motel has not been rated by RailfanMotels.com

Photo Comment:  The aerial view shows the Residence Inn circled in yellow.  The railroad is across a couple parking lots.  Get a room on a high floor to see above the parking garage and tree tops.