THE ESQUIRE HOTEL DOWNTOWN GASTONIA, ASCEND HOTEL COLLECTION, Gastonia

The Esquire Hotel Downtown Gastonia, Ascend Hotel Collection - A Historic Classic Revival Landmark with Rooftop Views and Southern Dining

Located in downtown Gastonia, this National Register of Historic Places-listed Gastonia hotel occupies the former Lawyers Building from 1918. The Esquire Hotel Downtown Gastonia, Ascend Hotel Collection features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private bathrooms, complemented by modern amenities including pillow-top mattresses and 42-inch HDTVs. The property houses three distinct dining venues: Barrister's, a lobby-level restaurant serving Southern Appalachian cuisine beneath 20-foot ceilings; The Notary, a basement-level coffee shop with exposed original brick; and The Rooftop, offering views of Kings Mountain and Crowders Mountain. The Esquire Hotel sits 21.5 miles from Charlotte Douglas International Airport and within walking distance to the American Military Museum (0.5 miles), Arts on Main (0.3 miles), and the Rotary Centennial Pavilion (0.3 miles).

Pros

Original architectural features preserved, including doors with beaded glass

Three distinct dining spaces with locally-sourced seasonal ingredients

Basement coffee shop incorporates reclaimed wood and historic brick

24-hour front desk service available

Cons

21.5 miles distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Limited room categories available