Back to School Means Back to Shopping -- and Last-Minute Weekend Deals at the Marriott SouthPark

CHARLOTTE, NC--(Marketwire - Aug 22, 2011) - As one of the most popular neighborhoods in North Carolina's largest city, Uptown Charlotte is home to Bank of America and Duke Energy, as well as a heavy concentration of museums, sporting venues, restaurants, bars, and world-class shopping, each attracting tens of thousands of visitors every summer.

But, as summer winds to a close, one of the first signs of Fall reads: "Back To School." So why not turn a shopping trip for pencils and backpacks into a quick weekend getaway in Charlotte? A number of hotels in SouthPark Charlotte are just steps away from the SouthPark Mall -- the Carolinas' biggest mall with over 1.8 million square feet of retail therapy!

In the heart of Uptown Charlotte, and conveniently located near the SouthPark Mall and the Specialty Shops on the Park, the Charlotte Marriott SouthPark is pleased to offer guests exciting weekend packages through the Summer and Fall.

The Charlotte SouthPark hotel's Last-Minute Weekends deal offers nightly rates as low as $99/night with a two-night stay, as well as a "Where Weekends Begin" package offering free breakfast, free Internet, and late check-out*.

Or for guests who love to shop, the hotel is offering the $50 SouthPark Mall Shopping package. With rates starting as low as $149/night**, this package includes a newly renovated deluxe guestroom, welcome bag containing SouthPark Mall discounts featuring a selection of coupons, a $50 gift card to any store in SouthPark Mall, breakfast for two each morning of your stay, and 1:00 PM late check-out.

Reservations may be made online at http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-deals/cltph-charlotte-marriott-southpark/. To book "Where Weekends Begin," guests must be sure that promotional code F2V appears in the Corporate/Promotional code box when making online reservations, or call 1-800-228-9290 in the US and ask for promotional code F2V. For the SouthPark Shopping package, guests can use the promotional code SHO. No code necessary for Last-Minute Weekends. This is one of several special Charlotte hotel deals and is a limited time offer and subject to availability.

One of several boutique hotels in Charlotte, NC, what makes the Charlotte Marriott SouthPark unique is its combination of classic Southern charm and European sophistication. Guests also enjoy the new exclusive Marriott Revive bedding package in all hotel rooms, available to ensure a comfortable and productive stay.

* Valid at participating JW Marriott® and Marriott® Hotels & Resorts in the continental United States and Canada. Offer valid for reservations booked between May 12, 2011, and August 22, 2011, for stays May 19, 2011, through September 5, 2011. Stays must be booked at least seven days before arrival date. A stay is defined as consecutive nights spent at the same hotels, regardless of check-in/check-out activity. Rates are per room, per night based on double occupancy and may vary by property, length of stay and by date. Rates will not be available during special events. Not applicable to groups of ten or more.

Free Breakfast + Free Internet + Late Check-out: Must book the promotional code F2V to receive this offer. A two-night weekend stay, including a Friday or Saturday night stay, is required to receive this offer. Promotional rate includes free Breakfast for two adults dining on the buffet or one entrée per adult off of menu; plus one hot and one cold beverage, per adult. Menu selections may vary by hotel. Tax and gratuity are not included. Free internet not available in public spaces, meeting rooms or business centers. Late check-out is based upon availability.

** Valid Thursday - Sunday through 11/19/11. Offer does not apply to groups of 10 or more rooms. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotions. Blackout dates may apply. Advance reservations required. Other restrictions may apply. Rates are per room, per night and based on availability at the time of reservations.

A limited number of rooms are available and blackout dates or other restrictions may apply. Either of these promotions cannot be combined with any other offer, discount coupon, sale, promotion, or prior purchase/reservation. Void where prohibited. Tax is additional.

About the Charlotte Marriott SouthPark

A luxury hotel located in the affluent SouthPark neighborhood, the Charlotte Marriott SouthPark's accommodations boast eclectic art, modern furnishings and state-of-the-art business amenities. Convenient to restaurants near SouthPark Mall Charlotte, the hotel offers 187 rooms and 8 suites on 6 floors, onsite valet parking, and nearly 9,000 square feet of state-of-the-art banquet and meeting space. It also features 2 concierge levels, a fitness center and an outdoor swimming pool.