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The Mecklen Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Holiday Inn Charlotte University Executive Park, near the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, offers a convenient retreat. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, an outdoor pool, 24-hour fitness center, restaurant, bar, and complimentary self-parking.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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About the neighborhood

Map
8520 University Exec Pk Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28262

Getting around

  • McCullough Station - 10 min walk
  • Charlotte Station - 20 min drive
  • Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Showmars - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪K Pot - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Mecklen Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hotel near University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a 24-hour business center are just a few of the amenities provided at Holiday Inn Charlotte University Executive Park by IHG. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a banquet hall, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 174 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Recycling, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Valet parking on site (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 14.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 5,005 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (32 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from October 29 2025 to November 30 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/lounge
  • Business center
  • Elevator
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Guestrooms
  • Hallway
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lobby
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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 100 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 14.95 per person

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
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

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Charlotte University Executive Park
Holiday Inn Executive Hotel Charlotte University Park
Holiday Inn Charlotte University Executive Park Hotel
Holiday Inn Executive Park Hotel
Holiday Inn Executive Park
Holiday Inn Charlotte University Executive Park
Holiday Inn Charlotte University Executive Park by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Charlotte University Executive Park an IHG Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Charlotte University Executive Park by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Charlotte University Executive Park by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Charlotte University Executive Park by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Charlotte University Executive Park by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Charlotte University Executive Park by IHG located?

Located in University City, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Shoppes at University Place and University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Atrium Health University City and Jerry Richardson Stadium are also within 1 mi (2 km). McCullough Station is 10 minutes by foot and JW Clay Boulevard /UNC Charlotte Station is 16 minutes.

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The Mecklen Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 641 out of 1179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1179 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Valentina

Liked: Cleanliness
great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latangela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay would definitely book here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

The hotel is under renovation, so my neutral responses were because of that. The night staff is amazing and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This property is undergoing major renovations. I have no complaints about the staff, they were very friendly. However there was a makeshift entrance and reception area but the worse part was going to the elevators. You had to go through a work area littered With debris that felt very unsafe. Our room had been remodeled nicely. Parking lot was also closed off in part due To Construction
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Construction
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aldace

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

10/10 Excellent

Keyanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean, and the staff was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay when away from home!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean, quiet location and convenient to restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Emily

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
They were going construction and the pool was closed wish we’d known we wouldn’t have stayed there
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is going through a renovation. I did appreciate the extra effort they made to make sure it wasn’t an inconvenience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Great place to stay

Comfortable relaxing and accommodating staff. Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is under a major renovation. Will look fabulous but certainly not quite. No hot water at midnight which was disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cristal

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was under construction, oddly breakfast was an extra charge too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Liked: Staff & service
Didn't know it was under construction
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Stay and get staff !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Armanie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the hotel was under construction but wasn’t not told to anyone prior to. the room smelled like urine, the shower was rusty and falling apart.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, quality room with comfortable bed. Friendly and accommodating staff. Holiday-Inn express will always be our go to when we travel they are the best. This was a very nice location. Would definitely come back here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Hot breakfast with bacon, sausage, oatmeal… was awesome! Staff was helpful and friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lolitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great stay! I just wish the toilets where taller.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thumbs up for the Breakfast Buffet!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was only there over-night about 30 minutes to airport so kind of far but overall was not bad.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice and clean. Staff was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

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