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Sonesta Simply Suites Charlotte University

3.0 star property

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A compact hotel kitchen with a dining area, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a refrigerator.
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A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table.
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a separate living space.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is $88
$76 nightly
$88 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9

Explore the area

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8812 University East Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28213
  • Place, Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlotte, NC (CLT-Charlotte-Douglas Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a television on a dresser, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

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

  • 534 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Studio)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(68 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a television on a dresser, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

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

  • 534 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a television on a dresser, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 534 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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

  • Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • University of North Carolina at Charlotte - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Jerry Richardson Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Shoppes at University Place - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Tom Hunter Station - 7 min drive
  • Charlotte Station - 16 min drive
  • Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪J. Murrey Atkins Library - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪South Village Crossing - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Simply Suites Charlotte University

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.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests arriving after regular check-in hours can use the guest phone in the lobby for assistance with check-in.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from May 2 2026 to August 29 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Elevator
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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 fire extinguisher, 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. 457 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 111 out of 1003 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great hotel stay convenient to shops, restaurants and highways
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nedzad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Latoyia

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything overall was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Demetrius

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you great staff and always clean
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

DeAngelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room,nice, and location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place to stay. Quiet and staff was helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lenise

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place is honestly for the locals that need an extended stay/something affordable to stay in. It was very dated and not very clean and ALL my towels smelled like cigarettes.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kahtia

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

8/10 Good

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff ! Very helpful in the midst of a literal storm.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

icilma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff was pleasant, the amenties was right there so i could cook A pleasant stay
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tara

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sofya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a quite stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Adolph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. The staff is very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is cozy and clean but definitely needs updated. Staff was nice and accommodating. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneshia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice clean and quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Demetrius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and clean rooms
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

icilma

The staff are nice, help u out with anything The room are spotless and overall service is excellent
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing service, updated room and service was great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Arasappan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient to all the locations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lady at front desk was very welcoming and inviting
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bed was comfortable, and the kitchenette was super helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a great experience. I will definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025