The Mecklen Hotel, Charlotte, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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Tribute Portfolio
7.9 (656 reviews)
8520 University Executive Park Drive , Charlotte , US
+1 704-547-0999

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean inviting location
Comfortable bed
Cons:
Under construction
Inconsistent hot water
Mold issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.6
Concerns raised about cleanliness due to construction and mold.
Service
10
Majority reported friendly and accommodating staff, with some standout service.
Location
9.1
The location was generally liked, but overshadowed by construction issues.
Room Quality
8.1
Mixed reviews on room quality due to renovation and incorrect room types.
Amenities
6.1
Amenities promised were unavailable, under significant construction.
Value for Money
7.6
Guests felt they paid for amenities that were not available.
Food and Beverage
6.1
Breakfast was not included and had mixed reviews.
Overall Experience
8.6
Mixed sentiments, with some guests enjoying their stay while others were disappointed.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 11:13

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just minutes away from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Charlotte Motor Speedway, the Holiday Inn Charlotte University is the perfect base for exploring the city's top attractions.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy complimentary wireless high-speed internet access in each guestroom, delicious American cuisine served at Red Sky Lounge & Grille for breakfast and dinner, and unwind in the 24-hour fitness center or the outdoor pool.

Nearby Attractions
With the PNC Music Pavilion and the U.S. National Whitewater Center a short distance away, as well as close proximity to major companies like IBM and Wells Fargo, the Holiday Inn Charlotte University ensures both business and leisure travelers have everything they need for a comfortable stay.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience? Book your stay at Holiday Inn Charlotte University now!

Important information:

For any Room Including Breakfast: Includes breakfast in hotel restaurant for up to 2 adults and children 12 years old and under registered in the same room. Breakfast includes one entree per person registered to guestroom. Excludes specialty coffee and alcoholic beverages.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: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CLT

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 656 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.6
Service: 10
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 6.1
Value for Money: 7.6
Food and Beverage: 6.1
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Alina • couple • us
10
One of the best hotel stays we’ve ever had
Pros:

One of the best hotel stays we’ve ever had, and we’ve stayed at a LOT of hotels! The hotel is brand new and soooo stylish, from the lobby interior to all the little details in the room. Honestly, sometimes even 5-star hotels aren’t as cool as this place.

The restaurant is also fantastic, and breakfast was amazing!

But what really deserves a special shoutout is the staff and their attitude. This is what real hospitality feels like – when you genuinely feel welcomed and taken care of from the moment you arrive. Hayden especially went above and beyond and made our stay even more special.

Overall, we absolutely loved it. From now on, whenever we’re in Charlotte, this is where we’re staying!

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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YASMIN • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Alverta • solo_traveller • us
10
I’ll be back!!!
Pros:

I really enjoyed my stay. The hotel is classy and the food is exceptional.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Carolyn • family_with_children • us
8
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Deanna • couple • us
8
We stayed here while attending a concert nearby so the location was great. Staff was very friendly and hotel was clean.
Pros:

Very clean and newly decorated

Cons:

Sheets were scratchy and uncomfortable

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • us
10
Awesome
Pros:

Hotel and grounds were exceptional!

Cons:

The trash cans in our room NO bags. Very disappointing

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Shane • couple • us
10
Loved it for our road trip!
Pros:

Beds comfy, nice facilities, close to everything

Cons:

Need shelving in shower

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Radoslava • couple • us
10
Pros:

Clean, smelled good, friendly stuff, hustle free parking

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Twila • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Milton • couple • us
10
Over all it was great and I think I’ll be back again. Thanks again to the staff behind the counter desk for understandin
Pros:

The Location and styling of the new lobby , dining area ,and the room .

Cons:

Having to pay for parking 🅿️ when I never had to pay before when it was the Holiday Inn Hotel 🏨.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Gabriella • couple • us
10
Friendly staff and a cozy room
Pros:

Nice and clean.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Agness • extended_group • us
10
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Carmen • couple • us
10
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • couple • us
10
My favorite place
Pros:

Absolutely loved EVERYTHING

Cons:

I didn't like having to leave lol

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Summer • couple • us
9
Very nice and friendly place to stay, would come back.
Pros:

I feel like this should at least be a 4 star hotel!! It was so very nice, probably the nicest I’ve ever stayed. It was a Marriott. You get free parking if you are a member. We stayed the night for the Hilary duff concert and so glad I made the choice. I thought it was very affordable. The hotel smelled so nice!! The beds were very comfortable. Two queens. They let us check in an hour early. I’m so glad cause at 4, when we left for the Hilary Duff concert, the line was sooo long!! The workers were very nice and friendly. Even the people staying were nice. I didn’t mind the small bathroom. Everything was so clean. Made use of the fridge. Ice machine worked on the third floor, they supply glasses. Fancy. Everything was just so cute and homey.

Cons:

Nothing too bad. We were not told we would have to use our card to activate the elevator. Someone else told us in the elevator. I’ve never been in one like that. I wish in the shower it had a place to sit your stuff. The bathroom had no working exhaust fan, mold will ruin these bathrooms fast. It does have a hair dryer but the cord is short. The water gets very hot so be careful. Once we got back from the concert, it was hard to find parking.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Susan • extended_group • us
10
Exceeded expectations and hope to be back to stay again soon.
Pros:

Location was perfect. The bathroom was beautiful and the decor around the hotel was so pretty. The room was very clean and we felt very comfortable.

Side note - the hotel smells amazing. Not sure what scent is filling the halls but it smells so good.

Cons:

No complaints.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Bianca • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

The staff when I check in was very friendly and helpful
The room was clean and my room was ready when I arrived and Omg the lobby was great looking forward staying here on my next visit. 😍

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • couple • us
10
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Frances • couple • us
10
The location was great, clean and comfortable.
Pros:

Why did we have to pay for parking?

Cons:

Paying for parking.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee