Top Ten Hotels in North Carolina

The Carolina
A grand hotel in the classic Southern tradition, The Carolina was build in 1901 and is listed as a national landmark. A beautiful, white portico greets visitors as they drive up the main entrance. Expect first-class treatment from a top-notch staff and facility.

1 Carolina Vista Drive
Village of Pinehurst, N.C.
(910) 235-8415
http://www.pinehurst.com

The Holly Inn
A smaller, more intimate hotel than it's larger sister, the treatment you'll receive at The Holly Inn is no less impressive. A four-diamond hotel featuring a four-diamond restaurant in the 1895 Grille, no detail has gone unnoticed here.

1 Carolina Vista Drive
Village of Pinehurst, N.C.
(910) 235-8415
http://www.pinehurst.com

The Manor
Said to be one of Arnold Palmer's favorite spots from the time he visited here as a boy, The Manor is the lodge building of the three Pinehurst hotels. Designed to be comfortable for the sportsman, The Manor's 42 guest rooms feature valet service, wireless Internet and access to the Pine Room lounge area.

1 Carolina Vista Drive
Village of Pinehurst, N.C.
(910) 235-8415
htttp://www.pinehurst.com

Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa
With its own golf course, you won't have to travel far from the Grove Park Inn for a game. Built in 1913, this outstanding hotel features heated pools indoors and out and world-class dining and spa services.

290 Macon Ave.
Asheville, N.C.
(800) 438-5800
http://www.groveparkinn.com

Renaissance Asheville Hotel
Owned by Marriott, the Renaissance Asheville is just 20 miles from the airport and 5 miles from the Biltmore Estate, the green-rated Renaissanse Asheville offers four-star accommodations with a pool, fitness center, restaurant and high-speed Internet in the shadow of the Smoky Mountains.

1 Thomas Wolfe Plaza
Asheville, N.C,
(828) 252-8211
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/avlbr-renaissance-asheville-hotel

Ballantyne Resort
Just a few minutes drive from downtown Charlotte, the Ballantyne Resort offers 200 luxury guest rooms with amenities that range from a beautiful outdoor pool to its own golf course. With four-star service and banquet facilities, the Ballantyne is perfect for meetings or weddings.

10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy.
Charlotte, N.C.
(704) 248-4000
http://www.theballantynehotel.com

Omni Charlotte Hotel
Planted artfully in the heart of Charlotte's financial district, the AAA four-diamond-rated Omni Charlotte Hotel offers exceedingly large guest rooms, a rooftop pool and sun deck. and high-speed Internet access.

132 E. Trade St.
Charlotte, N.C.
(704) 377-0400
http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/Charlotte.aspx

First Colony Inn
A true guest house on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, the First Colony Inn offers a unique stay, top-tier service and a true dose of real Southern charm. Each room is designed individually and the front rooms have ocean views.

6720 S Virginia Dare Trail, Mile Post 16
Nags Head, N.C.
(252) 441-2343
http://www.firstcolonyinn.com

Marriott Durham Research Triangle
The Marriott Durham Research Triangle hotel is a four-star 225-room hotel at the Raleigh-Durham airport. With convenient access to both the city and the airport, this hotel features Marriott's signature service and easy access to the Duke, UNC and NC State campuses.

4700 Guardian Drive
Durham, N.C.
(919) 941-6200
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/rducp-marriott-at-research-triangle-park

Carolina Inn Chapel Hill
Known as "The University's Living Room," the Carolina Inn at Chapel Hill is a AAA four-diamond-rated hotel listed as a national historic landmark. Built in the heart of quiet Chapel Hill just a short walk from the University of North Carolina, this beautiful brick building offers all the modern conveniences and amenities, plus that unique Southern charm only found in North Carolina.

211 Pittsboro St.
Chapel Hill, N.C.
(919) 933-2001
http://www.carolinainn.com