One of the first mainstream major brand hotels to locate uptown, it is center of city, in fact on the corner of Trade and Tryon the two main streets uptown Charlotte. Very close to Museums and Discovery Place, across the street from B of A's corporate headquarters and the Blumenthal Performing arts center. Rooms were very nice and in tune with Marriott brand. Parking was convenient, self parking is $12/day and valet $18. Hotel has 438 rooms so it is a good sized hotel in a very beautiful city.