The Dunhill Hotel Charlotte (North Carolina)

General Information

- Designed by architect Louis Asbury- Sr.- The Dunhill opened in 1929 as the latest Mayfair Manor room hotel. Half of the original 100 suites were rented by permanent tenants- including famous doctors; the inn thrived even during the Great Depression. Fulle furbished in 1987 and most newly in 2004- the 10 story Dunhill Hotel is a landmark in the citys arts and cultural district- its exquisite architecture with neo-classical embellishments adding a characteristic shape to the Charlotte skyline. The entrance and visitor apartments feature sumptuous 18-century European furnishings- hand-sewn draperies and four-poster beds. The penthouse contains its original marble floor and double balconies offering lovely views of the town. The penthouse was fully refreshed in July 2003. Uptown Charlotte on the corner of 6th Street and North Tryon- in the center of the arts and cultural region. Discovery Place Science Museum- Mint Museum of Craft and Design- Spirit Square Center for the Arts and North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center are all within short distance.