The Esquire Hotel Downtown Gastonia, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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Ascend Collection
8.5 (346 reviews)
168 West Main Avenue , Gastonia , us
+1 980-888-1500

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Hiking
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Historic building with character
Cons:
Inconsistent service at the front desk
Breakfast options are poor

Categories

Cleanliness
7.89
Some reviews mentioned sticky floors and a very small room.
Service
9.36
Staff were generally friendly and helpful, though availability varied.
Location
9.4
Consistently praised as great and convenient.
Room Quality
7.85
Mixed reviews; some rooms very small, no thermostat control in regular rooms.
Amenities
8.88
Nice rooftop area and historic building, but some amenities, like breakfast, were lacking.
Value for Money
8.84
Overall a good value, but needs improvements in food and beverage offerings.
Food and Beverage
6.89
Several complaints about restaurant hours; breakfast options needed improvement.
Overall Experience
8.86
Guests generally enjoyed their stay despite various minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 07:43

Property Description

Charming Stay in Gastonia
Located in Gastonia, The Esquire Hotel Downtown Gastonia, Ascend Hotel Collection offers a delightful stay experience. Modern Comforts and Amenities The 3-star hotel features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, a restaurant, and private bathrooms in each room. Guests can also take advantage of the private parking available at an extra charge. Convenience at Your Fingertips Every room at The Esquire Hotel Downtown Gastonia includes a wardrobe, desk, and a flat-screen TV, ensuring a comfortable stay. Exceptional Service The hotel boasts a 24-hour front desk where the friendly staff is ready to assist, making your stay memorable. Book now for an unforgettable experience at The Esquire Hotel Downtown Gastonia, Ascend Hotel Collection.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: CLT

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 346 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.89
Service: 9.36
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 7.85
Amenities: 8.88
Value for Money: 8.84
Food and Beverage: 6.89
Overall Experience: 8.86
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Madison • couple • us
5
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Loud AC in the room - wasn’t bad after we played sleep music

Old building

Really small room

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Vernon • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Robin • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Hakan • solo_traveller • us
9
Good to stay for 1 day
Pros:

Location , cleanliness

Cons:

Small room

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Malia • couple • us
4
Wasn’t worth the price or the hype.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room was extremely small, pictures were definitely deceiving. The elevators and hallways were hot, seems like the air may have been out. The sink in the bathroom had a leak so the floor flood late at night.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Tantalus • couple • us
1
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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karen • couple • es
6
Pros:

Edificio histórico

Cons:

Habitación muy pequeña no se podía abrir la maleta sin ponerlo encima de la cama - el baño muy pequeño.
Solo hay limpieza cada 3 noches!!!
La cafetera no funcionaba y eso que avisé dos veces. En booking ponía desayuno bueno: no hay desayuno en el hotel!

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Seth • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Great location. It had the feel of an old fashioned hotel yet had modern amenities. The rooftop lounge was great. Would definitely stay there again.

Cons:

My girlfriend was very gassy and I couldn't open the windows to get some fresh air.
I broke up with her.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Clark • couple • us
10
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Maryann • couple • us
8
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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funegh1 • couple • us
10
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Stacey • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Frankie • couple • us
10
Clean nice and comfortable
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Price

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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bruce • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Clean. Good staff

Cons:

Restaurant was closed
Water was cold in my room BUT staff moved me

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The history of the building is intact, but the rooms are renovated beautifully! Friendly staff and free parking!

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Clark • couple • us
10
Surprising gem in Gastonia
Pros:

Upscale vibe and design at an incredible price. Old bank recently renovated with new retro feel Great rooftop. Super clean with comfortable bed and great shower. Very helpful friendly and efficient reception. Head across the street to incredible Argentinian cafe with some of the best pastries and sandwiches I’ve had

Cons:

Retro vibe and rooftop

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Jeffrey • couple • us
8
Cons:

Disappointed the dining room not open on Sunday. This might have been more clearly announced.

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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DAVID • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Good downtown location. Good historic vibe.

Cons:

Downtown development needs a restaurant that includes walkable breakfast. Rain type shower heads, while trendy, are not useful when washing full thick head of hair.

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Twila • couple • us
10
2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Tami • solo_traveller • us
5
The staff person checking me in was wonderful but the room was not worth the price.
Pros:

The bed was fantastic. Very comfortable and the bedding is excellent quality.

Cons:

The room was so small there was really no place to put anything and the phone was hanging from cords from the wall. The ice maker was apparently broken and no alternative was offered.

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee