The Ballantyne Resort in Charlotte is probably one of the most elegant and luxurious Charlotte Resorts available. Designed to be classy and sophisticated the Ballantyne offers hotel rooms, lodge stays and even a private cottage. The Ballantyne is perfect for weddings, family reunions or business meetings with plenty of space and on-site amenities.
Locations & Directions
The Ballantyne Resort can be found in Charlotte at the intersection of Johnston Road and Ballantyne Commons Parkway. On-site valet parking is available, although larger parties traveling from area airports or other destinations should call ahead to reserve parking options.
If you are coming to Ballantyne from the downtown Charlotte area, take I-77 South to I-485 East. Take the Johnston Road exit (number 61) and turn right on Johnston. The hotel is located close to the interstate, so immediately get in the left hand turn lane and look for signs.
The Ballantyne Resort Charlotte is easily accessible from all parts of the area, and specific directions can be found online using Google Maps. The address of the hotel is 10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway in Charlotte.
Golf Options
As noted on our Charlotte Golf Resorts page, the Ballantyne is home to a great 18-hole golf course. Practice facilities include a driving range, putting green and chipping area as well. If you didn’t bring your clubs the course provides rentals at a rate of $45 a day. Please note the Ballantyne Golf Club is NOT open to the public, although guests of the hotel are allowed to bring visitors to the course. Reservations for tee times are recommended year round.
Rooms
The Ballantyne Resort offers many room options in its standard hotel building, as well as a 36-room lodge and a 4-bedroom private cottage. The hotel standard rooms all come with a marble entrance, high ceilings and floor to ceiling windows looking onto various locations. If you’re a golfer, ask for a fairway view. Other room amentias for this Charlotte Resort include 37” flat panel TV’s, Bose Wave radios with an mp3 connection and high-speed internet.
The resort also offers Presidential Suites with over 1200 square feet of room including a full marble bath with soaking tub. The dining room seats 12 for eating and entertaining, and housekeeping services are available for meetings.
If you are looking for something a bit more special you should consider the Lodge at Ballantyne. With its 36 rooms the lodge offers a more private setting for wedding parties, business meetings or family reunions. The lodge itself is 40,000 square feet with ample common areas and meeting rooms. If your needs require, the entire lodge is available for your party.
Finally, for small retreats or family weekend getaways, the Ballantyne Resort offers the Cottage at Ballantyne. This four-bedroom facility sets at just under 4000 square feet, which includes LCD televisions in each bedroom, hardwood floors and easy access to other resort amenities.
Resort Amenities
General amenities at this resort in Charlotte include a full spa with massage, facial and relaxation services. The resort spa also provides customized mp3 players loaded with “relaxation music” for your stay. The Eucalyptus Steam room and Cherry Wood Sauna are favorites of this day-spa as well. Please note, the spa is open to the general public and reservations are encouraged for hotel guests.
Nearby Attractions
At the Ballantyne Resort Charlotte NC you could literally spend all day in the lap of luxury, but in case you want to get away for some local sightseeing and attractions, there are many nearby.
For family fun the nearby Carowinds Theme & Water Park is available almost year-round, while the Discovery Place science museum and IMAX Theater operate in all weather. Almost all Charlotte NC Resorts are close to the US National Whitewater Center, which provides education and simulated whitewater adventures in the nation’s largest manmade river. If the family wants to get away for a few days while business meetings are taking place at the Ballantyne, you should consider the neary by Great Wolf Lodge.
In addition to these attractions, the concierge at the Ballantyne Resort can help you find the perfect adventure for you and your group, or to confirm airport reservations and accomodations. For many years the Ballantyne has been setting the bar for all other Charlotte Resorts.
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