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Sonesta Simply Suites Charlotte University

3.0 star property
Hotel in Charlotte with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center

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Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Lobby
Sonesta Simply Suites Charlotte University is near the University of North Carolina, offering on-site shopping and a welcoming firepit. Travelers enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a dedicated business center for productivity needs.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility/Hearing Roll in Shower)

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility/Hearing Tub)

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility/Hearing One Bedroom)

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Studio)

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Studio)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(64 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility/Hearing Shower One Bedroom)

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (One Bedroom)

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
8812 University East Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28213

What's nearby

  • University of North Carolina at Charlotte - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • PNC Music Pavillion - 6 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Charlotte Motor Speedway - 9 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Concord Mills - 11 min drive - 9.2 miles

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
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪South Village Crossing - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Simply Suites Charlotte University

Hotel near University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Consider a stay at Sonesta Simply Suites Charlotte University and take advantage of shopping on site, a firepit, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • An elevator, a front-desk safe, and outdoor furniture
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 122 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bathtubs and free toiletries
  • 37-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, kitchens, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator (35 inch 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 (43 inches high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop

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

Property 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Sonesta Simply Suites Charlotte University pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Sonesta Simply Suites Charlotte University?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sonesta Simply Suites Charlotte University?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 11:00 PM–3:00 AM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Sonesta Simply Suites Charlotte University?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Sonesta Simply Suites Charlotte University located?

Located in Newell, this hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Atrium Health University City and Halton Arena are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Sonesta Simply Suites Charlotte University Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 447 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 106 out of 1001 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kahtia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneshia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice clean and quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Gail

Disliked: Amenities
Room was okay. This hotel is an extended stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kristal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Margo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to UNCC. Friendly & helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ahmed

Liked: Staff & service
recently stayed at this hotel and overall had a pleasant experience. The staff was welcoming, and the location was convenient. However, one concern I had was with the air conditioning unit in the room—it was quite old and made a lot of noise throughout the night, which made it difficult to sleep comfortably. I believe updating or servicing the AC would really improve the guest experience. Aside from that, the stay was enjoyable, and I appreciate the hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is located on the edge of what appears to be an office park. It’s very quiet and appears to be a very safe neighborhood. One suggestion would be free breakfast particularly since there is only 1 walkable restaurant near the property. It’s seafood fare so I doubt they serve breakfast. A short drive to Hwy 49 and there are numerous dining options. The staff was very friendly and the rooms were clean. The kitchen is a big plus. Beds were standard comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kissie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

KELLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property location was easy to access from the highway and then get to campus and the area that I needed to get to. The room was very spacious and provided all the amenities that I had not had recently at other hotels in the area, so this will be my go to now!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tracey

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this room for an employee going to an out of town training. She felt unsafe staying here, her room was broken into and all her clothes were stolen. She said when she checked in the employee made comments about how he liked her clothes, and if he had money he’d dress that nice too, so she felt like the staff was in on it and didn’t trust any of them. It was also a very dated, run down place. In general, I wouldn’t recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enkelejda

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

8/10 Good

Zara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very polite staff, puppy friendly, always someone at the desk. Nice bed.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was dirty. No transportation, solic
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Quincy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and had everything you needed in the kitchen. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jayla

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is more for local guests as opposed to vacationers
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

The staff here are very hospitable and prompt to help with any of your needs, cute kitchen area plenty of linen , cooking supplies etc. big plus for the cleanliness. I recommend anyone to stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Rudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent play for a fast stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cedric

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

SHORT STAY

IT WAS AGREAT TRIP!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, nice, and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cliff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good room, good location, quiet, comfortable, and all around good stay. Not a fan of paying $5 parking per night--that is ridiculous.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeVunte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about the property
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lunye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

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