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The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel

Name: The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel
Address: Charlotte, North Carolina, US
Telephone: (704) 248-4000

Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.

3,531 guest reviews analysed

10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277

Part of theThe Luxury CollectionCollection

Distinctions

Forbes Travel Guide
Reader distinction
Industry awards
Card travel programme

EMPTYJET Consensus

79.0 / 100

Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.

Analysed from 3,531 guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Priceline.

Most noted: rooms.

Best for

couples
business
food & wine
wellness

About The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel

The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel in Charlotte is a 4-star property with several dining options including Gallery Restaurant (steak, seafood), The Ryal and Dunbar Social by Topgolf Swing Suite. Bars include The Ryal and Dunbar Social, which also offers golf and game entertainment.

Facilities include The Spa at Ballantyne, described as an award-winning spa, a 24-hour fitness centre and afternoon tea service. The hotel features elegant accommodations and is listed with Fine Hotels + Resorts and Forbes Travel Guide as Recommended.

Why it stands out

EMPTYJET for its collection affiliation, a 4-star official classification, an award-winning spa, on-site golf and multiple dining outlets. Recognised by Forbes Travel Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and World Travel Awards.

Key facts

Official classification: 5-star (google_maps)
Brand: The Luxury Collection
Type: City

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Activities

On-site golf course — evidence: Dunbar Social for golf and game entertainment

Dining

Fine dining — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Fine Dining Restaurant
Multiple restaurants — Gallery Restaurant; The Ryal; Dunbar Social by Topgolf Swing Suite
Bar — a full-service bar with indoor and outdoor patio seating
Afternoon tea — evidence: Treat yourself to afternoon tea, served with exquisite sweets and savory bites

Wellness

Spa — Award-winning spa, fine dining, Dunbar Social by Topgolf & elegant accommodations
Fitness centre — JSON-LD amenityFeature: 24-Hour Fitness Center

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Restaurant: Gallery Restaurant — Steak, seafood
Restaurant: The Ryal
Restaurant: Dunbar Social by Topgolf Swing Suite — American
Bar: The Ryal
Bar: Dunbar Social by Topgolf Swing Suite

Spa & wellness

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Spa: The Spa at Ballantyne — award-winning spa

Awards & affiliations

Condé Nast TravelerReaders' Choice Awards
Forbes Travel GuideRecommended2026
World Travel AwardsWinner · North Carolina's Leading Hotel2025
American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts

Location

35.0577, -80.8463 · approximate

Position is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.

Sources+

EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed5 fields
Official hotel websiteOfficial15 fields
Official brand / collection siteBrand3 fields
Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
Forbes Travel GuideAward issuer1 field
WikidataEncyclopedia5 fields

The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel

About The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel

Key facts