Refuge

This boutique hotel is absolutely adorable and the bar in the front called "The Lobby" is one of the best hidden gems I have been to in Charlotte! Their martini is FANTASTIC. The only thing better is the bartenders - Kyle and Jimmy. Sweet, knowledgeable, hospitable.... I also enjoyed the music and the overall vibe. So many cute plants!!! 5+ stars for sure <3

We absolutely loved our stay at Refuge. Communication re: check in and out was perfect and everything went smoothly. Our room was adorable - great decor - and had everything we needed. Bed was very comfortable. We went to the cocktail lounge (Humbug), as well, and loved it. Really friendly bartenders and delicious drinks.

Great experience staying at Refuge! The check-in process was seamless. The room was very clean and complete with original art pieces and a spacious shower with great water flow. The complimentary coffee bar in the common area came in clutch the morning after exploring the Plaza Midwood neighborhood the night before. Walkable to so many fun things to do! Would recommend Refuge to anyone visiting Charlotte.

Really enjoyed my stay here! Got the room for four as it was all that was available even though there was just two of us. We loved it! The bunk bed set up made us feel like kids at a really bougie camp. Would definitely come again! Would love to bring friends and stay in the room for four as a girls weekend or do a couples trip in one of the smaller rooms. Beautifully decorated, Public Goods toiletries available, and delicious drinks at the bar including non-alcoholic spirits. So happy we stayed here!

Our stay at Refuge was one-of-a-kind. Jay and his team have crafted a unique and refined urban escape. The design of the room was thoughtful and expertly executed. We really appreciated the unique art and modern design concepts. The location was great too - with all of the local bars and restaurants within walking distance. I grew up on the East side of Charlotte so staying at Refuge was a special way to reconnect with the Charlotte community while visiting town. I would highly recommend Refuge as a home base for your Charlotte adventure.

The location was great and the place was clean. It felt very odd, though, arriving to a dark and empty building to check in on a Saturday. It looked like the bar is closed for good, but they're strangely still advertising cocktails outside. The guest room was ok, though I didn't love the bare concrete floor. The highlight is definitely all the places in walking distance (check out Snooze), then head over to Optimist Hall. A good home base for exploring!

My family rented out 4 of the 5 rooms at Refuge and they were incredible. Thoughtfully designed, beautiful, and welcoming. On top of all that, the owner , Jay, and his family were incredible kind and helpful. It was also fun to have the Royal Tot tiki bar in the lobby for an afternoon cocktail! I highly recommend Refuge. It is in a great safe location and Plaza Midwood is such a fun neighborhood. If I'm ever in Charlotte again, I know exactly where I'll be staying.