The Esquire Hotel Downtown Gastonia, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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Ascend Collection
8.5 (330 reviews)
168 West Main Avenue , Gastonia , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Lift / Elevator
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Wheelchair accessible
Allergy-free room
Kid meals
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 330 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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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
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David • couple • us
10
2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Jamey • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Everything it was very nice

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Ashley • couple • us
10
Very nice stay at a great price.
Pros:

Clean and simple.

Cons:

No breakfast.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Zachary • couple • us
10
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Emmanuel • family_with_children • us
7
Great experience with no breakfast
Pros:

I like the building itself. It felt like walking through time when walking down the halls. But it was modern and comfortable in the rooms. The bathroom was amazing and the water gets hot. Also the fact that you can go relax on the roof is a plus for me.

Cons:

I swear I seen breakfast was included (that was one of the selling points for me) however I found out the next morning that they havent been doing that for some time.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Timothy • couple • us
9
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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George • couple • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Love • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • us
6
Nice building, great location, starting to deteriorate.
Pros:

Great location, cool historical building

Cons:

They closed the coffee shop/breakfast in the basement, you only get a thermos of coffee and no cream etc. no thermostat control in the regular rooms, ridiculous. Staff was nice but not very consistently at the desk, found them outside sitting in cars more than once.

2025-12-30 • via Nuitee
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Tisha • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Everything loved that the history of the building was still there and could be told by the staff.

2025-12-24 • via Nuitee
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Bak • couple • us
10
2025-11-26 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
7
2025-11-20 • via Nuitee
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Bak • couple • us
10
Amazing
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Restaurant closed too early

2025-11-17 • via Nuitee
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Walter
10
Pros:

This place is my favorite! I love it!

2025-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Maria del Carmen • partner
8
Pros:

Property has alot of character & personality since it was a bank back in 1918, in general is good, I think the rooms need to be renovated. The restaurant is very nice & food is outstanding!! Staff everywhere is super friendly & attentive!!!

2025-10-03 • via Nuitee
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Darlington • couple • us
4
2025-10-02 • via Nuitee