The Blake Hotel combines the elegant Southern comfort and tradition of a North Carolina boutique hotel with an array of modern conveniences and accents.  Our guests benefit from an unbeatable location in downtown Charlotte's business district, minutes from Bank of America Stadium - home of the Carolina Panthers - and Carowinds theme park.

The 308 guest rooms at the Blake augment the striking contemporary palette of the lobby with vibrant inflections of color, providing these unique Charlotte accommodations with a touch of urban flair.  Each room has been meticulously designed and appointed with modern leather and wood furnishings, and stocked with luxury bath amenities by Gilchrist & Soames.  Add the magnificent view of downtown Charlotte from the 14th Floor Executive level, and you've got the Charlotte hotel experience of a lifetime.

"Sharing The World of Plants With People"

We are a university botanical garden promoting the knowledge and appreciation of plants for educational, environmental, and aesthetic purposes. We are open to the public and welcome visitors.

The Botanical Gardens consist of three main areas - the McMillan Greenhouse complex, the 3-acre Susie Harwood Garden, and the 7-acre Van Landingham Glen. The three areas are located together, on the east side of the UNC Charlotte campus. Each garden has something unique to offer - from the orchids, desert plants, carnivorous plants, and tropical wonders of the greenhouse... to the native wildflowers, trees, and rhododendrons in the peaceful setting of the Glen... to the intimate, artful settings in the Harwood Garden including the Winter garden, Asian garden, Water Garden, and much rockwork throughout.