The Dunhill Hotel
History
The Dunhill originally opened as the Mayfair Manor in 1929 and its singular architecture and towering presence quickly increased the allure of Charlotte's skyline. Fitting of the times, the hotel was fashionably elegant, with a lavishly appointed lobby and grand ballroom. The hotel thrived even through the Great Depression as a favorite choice of prominent business merchants who traveled extensively by rail.
Today, the Dunhill Hotel is one of Charlotte's few remaining landmarks of that distinctive period. When it was fully renovated in 1987, the hotel added a certain historic texture to the city's burgeoning art and cultural district. The lobby and guestrooms share the elegance of 18th-century European furnishings with original works of art, hand-sewn draperies and four-poster beds, creating an ambiance reminiscent of famous hotels of the '20s and '30s. The penthouse features a dining area, fireplace, step-down whirlpool tub, and retains its original marble floor. Double balconies offer a breathtaking view of the city.
