300 South Tryon and Kimpton Hotel

[ssh214]

I really don’t think it’s a big deal, growing up in the LA area and now living in Miami, people don’t even think about not wearing proper attire for these sorts of places (my cousin just moved to Miami from Charlotte and I have this same discussion with him and he gets angry at me)... if you don’t like it don’t go, if you do, wear the right clothing, it’s nothing controversial in my opinion. A diverse uptown will have an option for everyone at any given mood they may be in when they want to go out, both casual and formal...

Edited November 16, 2017 by saamh

[15895]

Just go to NoDa & Plaza instead

[Miesian Corners]

Frankly, in an era where everything is casual (some days I think our entire culture is clad in sweatpants), I welcome a place that wants to set itself apart. I can easily wear a shirt with a collar and shoes that weren't designed to be on any sort of court or track. I'm willing to bet most people who could afford a $16 shot of bourbon could do the same.

 

[deleted]

5 hours ago, ah59396 said:

If you want to wear running shoes out to drink, go to Applebee’s.

Or 100's of other places that aren't Applebee's (since Applebee's is terrible).  

But Chili's..."Chili's is the new golf course...it's where business is done".  

 

[AuLukey]

Wow, that was a lot of posts just to feed the troll. Bringing race into the comment immediately made it so. I, for one, believe there should be options; options for those who want casual, and options for those who don’t.

When CEO’s and “higher ups” come into town for business or to scout our city, it’s nice that we have establishments that suit their needs. If we want to encourage these people to move their companies here, we need to have places that cater to their needs. Otherwise we’re going to continue playing second fiddle to cities that meet their personal demands.

[SgtCampsalot]

I've always wondered if dress code restaurants were a real thing ever since that Seinfeld episode at the Friars Club.

 

[Cadi40]

I don't see a problem, It offers one of the best views of uptown on top of a 5 star hotel, They have the right to have some dress code, It doesn't even sound that strict. 

[nakers2]

Wow, I didn’t think my comment would get this much attention. To clear things up, I am a white male, early twenties, I was wearing high end blue jeans, a collared shirt with a suit jacket, the shoes I wore were black Jordan’s, not the ones made for basketball, but more of the “high top” variety. When I went back I wore the same outfit but with some suede shoes and they didn’t say anything. 

I honestly think my friend is who brought attention to it the first time as he had just gotten off work and was wearing kitchen shoes (though clean and in good repair) and then the doorman saw mine as well. He must have a thing for feet though because he didn’t even seem to notice his deli shirt. 

On a more serious note though, I’m not a fan of the race card, but I do suspect that many establishments use these tactics to keep certain people, specifically blacks and homosexuals out of their establishment. A good example being a black work friend of mine being turned away from Slate one night despite wearing a nearly identical outfit to myself, I believe they used the “athletic shoes” line again. Not accusing M&T of this, but it does happen.

I don’t mind dressing up, it was more an inconvenience than anything, however I do feel the environment does call for a more “dress casual” look, rather than strictly formal, they should go all the way (no jeans, suit jackets required) rather than nit picking on minor things. I’d understand if I had canary yellow basketball shoes on, but black “old school” high tops are not exactly a travesty to fashion. 

 

[HighRiseHillbilly]

6 hours ago, nakers2 said:

On a more serious note though, I’m not a fan of the race card, but I do suspect that many establishments use these tactics to keep certain people, specifically blacks and homosexuals out of their establishment.

This is true. Actually, that Kandy Bar place in the epicenter has been accused of this.

I have worn formal wear to pick up a pizza, though, so I frown upon anyone and everyone who won't suit up when appropriate. There are more than enough places to be casual around town. We can handle a few dress codes.

[KJHburg]

Honestly this conversation needs to be moved to political or racial relations category.   This is about this new stunning office building and the new Kimpton hotel opens and is doing not what their bar allows people to wear.  

I have traveled around the world and they are dress codes everywhere   I was in Hong Kong Macau last week and they have dress codes there for I was wearing a baseball cap and asked to remove it.  

Edited November 17, 2017 by KJHburg

[cltheel.sdl]

What a great project.  I love rooftop bars, definitely hitting this up when I'm back in town.  I'll just make sure to keep the flippy floppies at home.

[KJHburg]

Couple photos from today and some from ground level.  This is a fantastic addition to the Charlotte uptown community.  You can see the walk up window for the Parliament coffee location along 3rd and the last photo is the space between Latta Arcade and 300 South Tryon.  3rd photo is the hotel auto lobby area.  I like the signage too. 

[KJHburg]

Couple close ups of the promenade down 3rd St around the Kimpton and 300 South Tryon today. 

[cltheel.sdl]

Wow, what a beautiful project!  Keep the photos coming!  Would love to see some night photos with the LED lighting.  

[KulBC]

[SydneyCarton]

On 11/22/2017 at 1:44 PM, KJHburg said:

Couple close ups of the promenade down 3rd St around the Kimpton and 300 South Tryon today. 

The tower is very nice, but the street level impact is particularly impressive.  It adds quite a bit to Uptown.

[kickazzz2000]

On 11/23/2017 at 11:22 AM, cltheel.sdl said:

Wow, what a beautiful project!  Keep the photos coming!  Would love to see some night photos with the LED lighting.  

I’m a little hung over this morning but ask and you shall receive

 

Stunning space, service leaves a bit to be desired.  

[eastsider]

[SgtCampsalot]

8 minutes ago, eastsider said:

THIS is my favorite angle of approach in the city. I'm so grateful Legacy Union won't block DEC.

[kermit]

I really dig the Bearings sign and lights at the top of the building -- I think they both look really good after dark IRL.

[navigator319]

The coffee shop/ sandwich place on 3rd opens next week.  Again just like M&T CLOSED on Sundays and then 6p weeknights and 4p Saturdays.  Hours like this really just piss me off .

https://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2017/12/06/uptown-s-newest-coffee-shop-to-open-next-week.html

 

[atlrvr]

RSM (formerly RSM McGladrey) is taking 2 floors here.  They are relocating from Piedmont Town Center, and I think expanding slightly.

[KJHburg]

^^ That makes sense and good to see a tenant move from the suburbs uptown.  

[SydneyCarton]

On 11/26/2017 at 12:53 PM, eastsider said:

This looks great.

[KJHburg]

I am seeing that only 37,000 sq ft of office space is left in this 637,000 sq ft building basically 1 and half floors.  What other recent tenants sneaked in there that I dont know about.   That's great news and it means the building is 95% leased approx.  This means they will want to start their new building at 1100 South Tryon sooner rather than later.   Last time I checked it was about 70% leased.