Last Minute or After Hours, Make the Most of Charlotte With Marriott

CHARLOTTE, NC--(Marketwire - Aug 22, 2011) - As North Carolina's largest city, scenic Charlotte is the heart of the state's education, culture, historical attractions, first-class dining, exhilarating nightlife and celebrated shopping, including the renowned EpiCentre. So, it's no shock that the city is a preferred destination for so many visitors each year.

From an overnight business trip to a full-blown vacation, there is plenty to do to get a flavor for this dynamic city, including "Alive After Five," a post-work entertainment event with live music and more every Thursday night at the EpiCentre. Home to some of the best, well-known restaurants in Uptown Charlotte, the EpiCentre is also home to some of the city's most thrilling nightlife, from dance clubs to dueling piano bars. Along with ongoing events through August and September, Charlotte is hopping.

For those looking for hotels near Alive After Five, the Charlotte Marriott City Center is proud to offer guests great rates at a convenient hotel in uptown Charlotte.

The hotel's Last-Minute Weekends deal offers nightly rates as low as $111/night with a two-night stay, as well as a "Stay for Breakfast" package starting at $169/night*. The package includes deluxe overnight accommodations, breakfast for two, and access to the fitness center and indoor pool. Reservations may be made online at http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-deals/cltcc-charlotte-marriott-city-center/, with code S4B for "Stay for Breakfast," or call 1-800-228-9290 in the US and ask for promotional code S4B. 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 hotels near the NASCAR Hall of Fame, the Charlotte Marriott City Center is perfectly situated to give guests access to businesses, the banking district and downtown, and features Savannah Red, our on-site restaurant and wine bar hailed as "the boldest food in Charlotte" by the James Beard Foundation. After a recently completed $10 million renovation, each guest room offers the new Marriott Revive bed, 300 thread-count linens and thicker mattresses, as well as spectacular views. Our Concierge Lounge serves a daily, continental breakfast and upscale evening hors d'oeuvres.

* Valid seven days a week through 07/13/12. Limited number of rooms are available for this promotion. Tax is additional. 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 apply. Rates are per room, per night and based on availability at the time of reservations.

About the Charlotte Marriott City Center

Our hotel near EpiCentre Charlotte, NC is one of the city's premier hotels, featuring spacious rooms with 37" LCD TVs and new Marriott Revive beds. Located in the business district near Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Bank of America Stadium and, Time Warner Cable Arena, the hotel offers 434 rooms and 4 smoke-free suites on 19 floors, onsite valet parking, and 20,000 square feet of state-of-the-art banquet and meeting space. It also features on-site laundry, a 24-hour fitness center and indoor heated swimming pool.