Sonesta Simply Suites Charlotte University

3.0 star property

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Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace
Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
8812 University East Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28213
  • University of North Carolina at Charlotte
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • PNC Music Pavillion
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Charlotte Motor Speedway
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Charlotte, NC (CLT-Charlotte-Douglas Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility/Hearing Roll in Shower)

  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility/Hearing Shower One Bedroom)

  • 49.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Studio)

  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility/Hearing One Bedroom)

  • 49.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility/Hearing Tub)

  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (One Bedroom)

  • 49.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Charlotte

With a stay at Sonesta Simply Suites Charlotte University in Charlotte (Newell), you'll be a 4-minute drive from University of North Carolina at Charlotte and 9 minutes from PNC Music Pavillion. .This hotel is 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Charlotte Motor Speedway and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Spectrum Center.

What's nearby

  • University of North Carolina at Charlotte - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • PNC Music Pavillion - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Charlotte Motor Speedway - 9 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Concord Mills - 11 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • JW Clay Boulevard /UNC Charlotte Station - 5 min drive
  • Charlotte Station - 16 min drive
  • Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Toppers Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tokyo Grill & Buffet - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Prospector - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Simply Suites Charlotte University

Hotel in Charlotte with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center
Sonesta Simply Suites Charlotte University offers 122 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 122 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. 37-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and shopping on site. Additional amenities at this hotel include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (89 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (109 centimetre high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 PM and 3:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests arriving after regular check-in hours can use the guest phone in the lobby for assistance with check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per week (maximum USD 150 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per week (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 PM and 3:00 AM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Laundry fee: USD 3 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Sonesta Simply Suites Charlotte University Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 446 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 101 out of 1000 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle, Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paris

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth, Washington

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lise-Lotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy, Bronx

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, great rooms. Would reccomend if anyone is staying around the ares
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Obada

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property smells like weed all around and the hallways also and they trying to charge me for smoking fee even tho I didn’t smoke and I’ve stayed at this property 6 times but now they wanna blame me and charge me for someone else’s doing
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Obada

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Obada

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Obada

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 7 nights and requested house keeping twice and no one showed up to the room then I had to change bedding on my own. Property smells like smoke( the illegal smell ) staff is mostly unfriendly and don’t be surprised if you wake up to the noise of house keeping smacking their carts around
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is welcoming, and I feel safe during my stay!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chassidy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lila

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It was okay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amirah

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tiffani, Charlotte

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is rude and the room was absolutely horrible the door got stuck an the people above us was just awful the fridge kept making a weird noise just awful than they kept our deposit saying it smelt like smoke meanwhile we dont even smoke
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Strongly recommend

Great customer service, place was spotless and well prepared for my family and I visit. Anything I needed or asked help for was provided with no issues.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiphini

Very accommodating
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enkelejda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good management
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Enkelejda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful kitchen, laundry free, gym!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan, New York

Business traveller
rooms need be cleaned better
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025