Charlotte Knights Draw Huge Home Crowds to Local BB&T Ballpark Hotels

Fans Savor 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game' Atmosphere at Charlotte Marriott City Center


CHARLOTTE, NC--(Marketwired - May 8, 2014) - Baseball fans are experiencing the exuberance of America's favorite pastime inside the new BB&T Ballpark where the Charlotte Knights are drawing sellout crowds in the heart of Charlotte's central uptown district.

Fans are flocking to the exciting new facility as the Knights are igniting baseball fever in both the young and old and uptown Charlotte's center city hotels are welcoming baseball enthusiasts with grand accommodations within walking distance of the impressive new facility. Whether following a home series or creating a fun summer escape with the family, nearby lodging such as that found at the Charlotte Marriott City Center puts fans within easy walking distance of the ballpark with an exceptional offering of the area's finest restaurants and pubs along the way.

Home to Charlotte's popular Savannah Red Restaurant and Wine Bar, the full-service hotel also features Champions Sports Bar and Restaurant where guests are welcomed with friendly service and refreshing lunch and dinner menus, allowing baseball fans to quickly find the perfect atmosphere for a fun and relaxing "take me out to the ball game adventure." In addition to its convenient location near BB&T Ballpark, the downtown Charlotte hotel provides guests with an impressive heated indoor pool, whirlpool and 24-hour fitness facility perfect for extra fun and relaxation before or after the game.

Offering a variety of spacious guest rooms and suites, fans will find accommodations that best meet their needs whether traveling solo or with family and friends. In addition to the Marriott's signature bedding ensembles, all rooms feature 37-inch HDTVs, Plug-in technology and access to high-speed and enhanced high-speed Internet.

A schedule for the Charlotte Knights, a White Sox Triple-A affiliate team, may be found at http://charlotteknightsatuptown.com/ for planning a baseball adventure to the new BB&T Ballpark. Reservations at the Charlotte Marriott City Center, which offers a variety of affordable packages, discounts and popular hotel deals can easily be made online at http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cltcc-charlotte-marriott-city-center/.

About the Charlotte Marriott City Center
The Charlotte Marriott City Center welcomes travelers with graciously appointed guest rooms and suites in the heart of the city's vibrant downtown. Pampering guests with exciting on-site dining options, a Concierge level and exceptional service, the lodging is conveniently located near Charlotte/Douglas International Airport, the Charlotte Convention Center, Bank of America Stadium, Time Warner Cable Arena and offers easy access to local businesses, the banking district, popular entertainment and attractions. Featuring 20,000 square feet of flexible, high-tech event space, the hotel's state-of-the-art facilities include exceptional catering options and professional event managers that make it an ideal choice for hosting business conferences, corporate meetings and elegant social gatherings.

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Charlotte Marriott City Center
704-333-9000

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