The Mecklen Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Located near the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Holiday Inn Charlotte University Executive Park, an IHG Hotel offers a refreshing retreat with an outdoor pool and 24-hour gym. Connect to in-room WiFi and enjoy convenient amenities like a bar, restaurant, and free self parking.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Free area shuttle
  • Room service
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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About the neighborhood

Map
8520 University Exec Pk Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28262

What's nearby

  • University of North Carolina at Charlotte - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Charlotte Motor Speedway - 7 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Bank of America Stadium - 12 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Spectrum Center - 12 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Charlotte Convention Center - 13 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Concord, NC (USA-Concord Regional) - 15 min drive
  • Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) - 22 min drive
  • Charlotte Station - 20 min drive
  • Kannapolis Station - 22 min drive
  • McCullough Station - 10 min walk
  • JW Clay Boulevard /UNC Charlotte Station - 16 min walk
  • Free area shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Showmars - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪K Pot - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Mecklen Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Holiday Inn Charlotte University Executive Park by IHG puts you within a 10-minute drive of University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Charlotte Motor Speedway. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Concord Mills and PNC Music Pavillion are within a short drive. The helpful staff and location get good marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: McCullough Station is 10 minutes away.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 174 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Up to 3 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Offsite

    • Free area shuttle
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Free local shuttle

What to do

  • Free use of nearby fitness center
  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (5005 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 42
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 3 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 32
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Closed captioned TV

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 14.95 per person

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from October 29 2025 to November 30 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/lounge
  • Business center
  • Elevator
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Guestrooms
  • Hallway
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lobby
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Holiday Inn Charlotte University Executive Park
Holiday Inn Executive Hotel Charlotte University Park
Holiday Inn Charlotte University Executive Park Hotel
Holiday Inn Executive Park Hotel
Holiday Inn Executive Park
Holiday Inn Charlotte University Executive Park
Holiday Inn Charlotte University Executive Park by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Charlotte University Executive Park an IHG Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Charlotte University Executive Park by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Charlotte University Executive Park by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Charlotte University Executive Park by IHG?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Charlotte University Executive Park by IHG?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Charlotte University Executive Park by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn Charlotte University Executive Park by IHG?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Holiday Inn Charlotte University Executive Park by IHG like?

Holiday Inn Charlotte University Executive Park by IHG is a short 19-minute walk from University of North Carolina at Charlotte and 11 minutes' walk from Shoppes at University Place. Travelers say this hotel is in a good location.

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Reviews

The Mecklen Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The property is located near many restaurants and offers easy access to dining options. (19 reviews)
  • Breakfast was a highlight with many guests praising its quality, variety, and delicious options. (24 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Just changed ownership and the people were so nice!
Marybeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a great stay would definitely book here again.
Latangela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
Sierra, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Aldace, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great place to stay when away from home!!!
MARVIN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, nice clean hotel.
Mary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property was clean, and the staff was excellent!
Keyanna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Property was clean, quiet location and convenient to restaurants.
Juanita, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay

Comfortable relaxing and accommodating staff. Great location
Mary, 5-night trip

2/10 Poor

The hotel was undergoing renovations and had we been made aware, we would have stayed somewhere else. This was covered up by either hotels.Connor the property and a either a full or partial refund should be awarded in this case
Lawrence, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

The hotel was under renovation. We had to enter through a service door. The water kept getting turned off. The room was mew and very nice but we had to change rooms when the toilet didn't work. Staff was friendly and apologized for the construction. It would have been nice to know before i booked.
Kathy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing Stay and get staff !
Asante, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a great stay! I just wish the toilets where taller.
Lolitha, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

They were going construction and the pool was closed wish we’d known we wouldn’t have stayed there
Emily, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location! Hot breakfast with bacon, sausage, oatmeal… was awesome! Staff was helpful and friendly!
Kimberly, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Thumbs up for the Breakfast Buffet!
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is going through a renovation. I did appreciate the extra effort they made to make sure it wasn’t an inconvenience.
Amelia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice, clean, quality room with comfortable bed. Friendly and accommodating staff. Holiday-Inn express will always be our go to when we travel they are the best. This was a very nice location. Would definitely come back here again.
Bre, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

They are remodeling wasnt told this when we booked so restaurant was also closed. The first hour are more after we checked in their wasnt any running water throughout hotel. Had to call for fresh towles ans was clothes because when they cleaned room did not leave enough this happned twice
Josh, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

It was under construction, oddly breakfast was an extra charge too.
Cristal, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Property was nice and clean. Staff was nice.
James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great weekend
Steve, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

I was only there over-night about 30 minutes to airport so kind of far but overall was not bad.
Danielle, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Didn't know it was under construction
Kenneth, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Property is under a major renovation. Will look fabulous but certainly not quite. No hot water at midnight which was disappointing
Lisa, 1-night trip