New Hotels in/around Uptown

[JeanClt]

No! But that's why its a guess. I love murals, the installation piece just looks cheesy to me. And it just doesn't go with that building at all. It should have been a sleek covering. Too much going on. It looks like I belongs on the side of "Discovery Place." 

Oh, I see. The colors are bright so I can see why it could seem a bit tacky. Specifically the neon. The mismatch of sleek apartments do exaggerate the “tackiness” I’ll say it does look weird if I stare at it long enough. (Still cool cover- better than other places by miles). Though it’s a good cover imo I see what you mean now.

[KJHburg]

I am a fan of the Wanderwall and at least it gives something to look at from the 2 adjacent hotels and those on 277 driving by. 

[j-man]

Just now, JeanClt said:

Oh, I see. The colors are bright so I can see why it could seem a bit tacky. Specifically the neon. The mismatch of sleek apartments do exaggerate the “tackiness” I’ll say it does look weird if I stare at it long enough. (Still cool cover- better than other places by miles). Though it’s a good cover imo I see what you mean now.

Yes that is exactly what I am talking about. I said this before and was attacked lol. I don't think that it is ugly at all but it looks very elementary on a more mature looking building. 

[JeanClt]

Yes that is exactly what I am talking about. I said this before and was attacked lol. I don't think that it is ugly at all but it looks very elementary on a more mature looking building. 

Yeah, we have to stop doing that over simple tastes such as these. Despite our disagreement I can see your point of view somewhat and don’t need to attack you because you stated your opinion. Wouldn’t want to be treated that way myself.

[QCxpat]

Today 9:30 a.m. - Element Hotel

Edited September 29, 2022 by QCxpat

[KJHburg]

from yesterday.  it will be good to see this hotel done.

on another note to get our 1000 room convention hotel why not an additional tower for 400 room Hilton Hotel on the surface parking lot on the other side of the tracks from the existing hotel and across the street from the convention hotel.  Maybe a 30 story addition with rooftop restaurant and I think the NC RR owns that lot.  Rebrand the Hilton the Signa which is their new big convention hotel brand (and they are building one of these in Atlanta)  https://www.hilton.com/en/signia-hilton/   This could be done more economically and give us the 1000 room hotel everyone says we need with a 600 room edition.  

disclosure I am a Hilton Honors member and Marriott really dominates uptown Charlotte market.  

Edited October 9, 2022 by KJHburg

[QCxpat]

Today 9:00 a.m. - The Element Hotel by Westin

Edited October 11, 2022 by QCxpat

[Reverie39]

I love that urban CVS there. Would like to see more retail geared towards just standard everyday needs for people living in Uptown or the South End border.

[atlrvr]

On 7/23/2022 at 6:55 PM, RANYC said:

Moxy just received a land development permit, then will have a building permit soon.  Following building permit, the project will "lock down financing.  If all goes well, the goal is to begin construction this year."  Had no idea financing isn't locked down until after the building permit is issued, lol.  Anyone know how long it will take for a project like this to secure financing, and is he just talking about bank lending or equity investors as well?

They just received their construction financing:

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/canyon-partners-invests-51-5-million-in-charlotte-moxy-hotel-301648755.html

Quote

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Canyon Partners Real Estate LLC ("Canyon") today announced it has provided a $51.5 million senior loan to TMGOC Ventures, a partnership between Opterra Capital ("Opterra") and The Montford Group ("TMG"), for the construction of a 13-story, 208-room Moxy Hotel located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Moxy Charlotte is scheduled to open in September of 2024.  The Moxy Charlotte represents Canyon's second transaction with TMGOC Ventures and its third Moxy Hotel financing.

 

[CLTProductions]

1 hour ago, atlrvr said:

They just received their construction financing:

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/canyon-partners-invests-51-5-million-in-charlotte-moxy-hotel-301648755.html

 

Also to note the original developer BPR has sold the development rights/land to this new JV

[RANYC]

8 hours ago, atlrvr said:

They just received their construction financing:

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/canyon-partners-invests-51-5-million-in-charlotte-moxy-hotel-301648755.html

 

I'm thrilled about this.  

[KJHburg]

The Element by Westin today.  

[QCxpat]

Today 11:20 a.m.

Edited November 2, 2022 by QCxpat

[Reverie39]

20 hours ago, QCxpat said:

Today 11:20 a.m.

This part of Uptown could use some trees. Cool neighborhood that is changing rapidly, but right now very gray and full of concrete/asphalt.

[J-Rob]

12 minutes ago, Reverie39 said:

Cool neighborhood that is changing rapidly, but right now very gray and full of concrete/asphalt.

Thank goodness for the wonder wall. I know not everyone is a fan, but I love it. 

[CLTProductions]

Moxy got its building permits, exciting

[JeanClt]

Thank goodness for the wonder wall. I know not everyone is a fan, but I love it. 

Better than looking at a garage I’d say. At least it wasn’t entirely covered up so that’s cool.

[KJHburg]

New Element by Westin from the back side which by the way will have a view of the Wanderwall and there is still a good view from 277 as well. Today. 

[QCxpat]

Today 9:40 a.m. - The Element by Westin

Edited November 17, 2022 by QCxpat

[Hushpuppy321]

Building new hotels in Charlotte (Center City) seems to have lagged behind its Peer Cities.  I wonder if that’ll change in the next year or two?

[QCxpat]

Today 8:55 a.m.  -  The Element by Westin

Edited December 5, 2022 by QCxpat

[KJHburg]

Backside of the Element by Westin today. 

[QCxpat]

Today 11:50 a.m.  -  Homewood Suites by Hilton

Edited January 13 by QCxpat

[KJHburg]

the Element by Westin inching closer to completion.  The Moxy is under construction now as well.  Hopefully as reported the Intercontinental will restart. 

Last photo is the Midnight Diner construction.  With the Moxy on the same block and a hotel right across the street I would expect this location to do great (also right by the Spectrum Arena) 

[CharlotteWkndBuzz]

What’s the retail situation looking like for the Element? Home 2 Suites did a nice job incorporating a lot of retail down below with the Starbucks, fifth third branch and cvs. Not sexy retail but convenient retail so you don’t have to drive if you live uptown or nearby.