Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel
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Hotel Details
Location
Charlotte
United States, North America
Brand
Kimpton
Hotel Group
IHG
Expert Review: Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel
Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel, Charlotte: A Michelin Key Selected Urban Oasis
The Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel in Charlotte, a Michelin Key Selected property, consistently receives high praise for its sophisticated style, prime Uptown location, and exceptional service, offering a luxury boutique experience in the heart of the city. Guests frequently highlight its modern design, comfortable accommodations, and vibrant dining and rooftop bar scene.
1. Overall Rating & Sentiment
The general consensus for Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel is overwhelmingly positive, with guests frequently rating it as "Exceptional" and "Excellent". Many express a strong desire to return, noting the hotel exceeded their expectations. The hotel is considered a high-end, luxury property.
2. Key Highlights
Guests consistently love several aspects of the Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel:
- Location: Its central Uptown location is a major draw, placing guests within walking distance of numerous attractions, restaurants, and nightlife.
- Design & Ambiance: The hotel boasts a gorgeous, new construction with a vibrant and modern decor, from large-scale artworks in the lobby to metallic and jewel tones in the lounge. Rooms feature visually interesting graphic patterns and material textures.
- Amenities: Signature Kimpton amenities like in-room yoga mats and a hosted evening social hour (often featuring wine and occasional seasonal cocktails) are highly appreciated. The pet-friendly policy also receives positive mentions, with the hotel even providing welcome amenities for furry companions. A 24-hour fitness center, yoga deck, and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi for IHG® One Rewards members are also noted.
- Rooftop Bar (Merchant & Trade): The 19th-floor rooftop bar, Merchant & Trade, is a significant highlight, lauded for its craft cocktails, panoramic skyline views, and lively atmosphere.
3. Room Quality
The guestrooms and spacious suites are described as blending modern design with refined comfort, providing a relaxing retreat. Rooms are thoughtfully designed with spacious layouts. Key features include:
- Comfortable king-size beds with pillow-top mattresses, crisp linens (Frette Italian sheets), and plenty of pillows.
- Modern work desks with comfortable chairs, built-in outlets, and USB ports.
- Carrera marble bathrooms with Atelier Bloem bath amenities, bathrobes, and designer toiletries.
- Flat-screen cable TVs, often with premium channels, pay movies, and Netflix.
- Some rooms and suites offer park views, and some even have private balconies.
- Other amenities include minibars, safes, complimentary newspapers, irons/ironing boards, and available microwaves and refrigerators upon request.
4. Dining Experience
The hotel offers compelling dining options:
- Angeline's: This Italian-inspired American restaurant on the lobby level serves modern Italian flavors with seasonal Southern ingredients. Guests praise it for great breakfast and dinner, and it offers outdoor dining. The menu includes European pastries, frittatas for breakfast, and antipasti, wood-fired pizza, and housemade pastas for lunch and dinner. Angeline's is committed to accommodating various dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.
- Merchant & Trade: The rooftop bar and lounge provides crafted cocktails and shareable bar snacks with sweeping skyline views. It's a popular spot for cocktails, tasty appetizers, and enjoying sunset views.
- In-room dining is also available, though one recent review found it to be average.
5. Service & Staff
Guest feedback on service and staff hospitality is generally very positive. The staff is frequently described as helpful, truly friendly, and accommodating. Personalized service, including a 24-hour front desk, is a hallmark. Some individual experiences highlight exceptional service, with staff going above and beyond, such as enthusiastically greeting and taking pictures with a guest's dog and providing welcome amenities for pets. However, there are a few isolated instances of less positive feedback regarding front desk experiences and occasional rudeness from some security staff.
6. Location & Accessibility
The Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel boasts an excellent location in Uptown Charlotte, placing it at the "hottest part of uptown Charlotte". It is directly across from Romare Bearden Park, which is great for guests traveling with dogs. The hotel is within easy walking distance of major attractions including:
- Bank of America Stadium (0.5 miles / 10 min walk)
- Spectrum Center (0.5 miles / 11 min walk)
- Charlotte Convention Center (a few minutes walk / 0.3 miles)
- Truist Field (0.1 miles / 3 min walk)
- Blumenthal Performing Arts (0.3 miles / 8 min walk)
- NASCAR Hall of Fame (0.5 miles / 10 min walk)
- Various museums like the Harvey B. Gantt Center, Levine Museum of the New South, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, and Mint Museum.
The hotel is also conveniently located for public transport, with numerous bus routes and light rail (501) passing nearby, offering connections to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) via a 32-minute bus ride. Valet parking is available, but it can be pricey, and alternative parking lots are nearby.
7. Value & Pricing
The Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel is considered an upscale property, and its pricing reflects this. While offering exceptional value for a discerning traveler, its average room price is around $309. Rates can vary significantly, ranging from approximately $165 to $1248, with November typically being the cheapest month and April the most expensive. Some guests acknowledge the price for the room can be "way too much" but still enjoyed their stay, viewing it as a once-in-a-lifetime expense. Compared to other 4-star+ hotels in Charlotte, it can be priced 25%-50% higher.
8. Common Complaints
While the reviews are largely positive, a few recurring criticisms and issues have been noted:
- Noise: Some guests have reported issues with noise, especially in rooms near the club, even late at night, and in-room dining can be noisy.
- Parking Costs: Valet parking is consistently mentioned as expensive, at around $51 per night with unlimited in-out privileges.
- Service Inconsistencies: While overall staff is praised, some guests have experienced issues with front desk operations (e.g., incorrect deliveries, difficulty with reservations) and instances of rude security staff.
- Minor Room Issues: Isolated complaints include non-working TV remotes, clogged toilets upon arrival, and cursory room cleaning.
- Wi-Fi Issues: A few guests have reported problems with the Wi-Fi connection.
- Balcony Size: One guest found a corner room's balcony to be small, "barely had enough room for a chair".
- Merchant & Trade Dress Code: Guests should be aware that the Merchant & Trade rooftop bar has a dress code, with some guests finding it annoying that even hotel guests might be denied entry for wearing tennis shoes.
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Points to Consider
- •While the reviews are largely positive, a few recurring criticisms and issues have been noted:
- •Noise:** Some guests have reported issues with noise, especially in rooms near the club, even late at night, and in-room dining can be noisy.
- •Minor Room Issues:** Isolated complaints include non-working TV remotes, clogged toilets upon arrival, and cursory room cleaning.
- •Wi-Fi Issues:** A few guests have reported problems with the Wi-Fi connection.
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