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Where to Stay for the Coca-Cola 600

NASCAR's longest race, held on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. It takes place at Charlotte Motor Speedway, in Concord, northeast of Charlotte. Most visitors drive; race-day traffic is heavy. The 6 hotels below are chosen for easy access to the event.

Dates by year

  • Same day as the Indianapolis 500.

  • Same day as the Indianapolis 500 and the Preakness.

  • Same day as the Indianapolis 500 and the Preakness.

  • Same day as the Indianapolis 500 and the Preakness.

Where to stay

  • Uptown Charlotte — city base
  • Concord — closest
  • Lake Norman — lakeside

Hotels

  1. #1 · Drive · about 25–30 minutes by car · 12.3 mi

    ★★★★★

    The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte

    Uptown hotel with a rooftop lounge and spa.

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  2. #2 · Drive · about 25–30 minutes by car · 12.3 mi

    ★★★★

    Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte

    Art-filled Uptown hotel with a rooftop bar.

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  3. #3 · Drive · about 25–30 minutes by car · 12.6 mi

    ★★★★

    Le Méridien Charlotte

    Uptown hotel near the arts district.

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  4. #4 · Drive · about 25–30 minutes by car · 12.4 mi

    ★★★★

    Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel

    Boutique hotel beside Romare Bearden Park.

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  5. #5 · Drive · about 25–30 minutes by car · 12.7 mi

    ★★★★★

    JW Marriott Charlotte

    Uptown tower with skyline views.

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  6. #6 · Drive · about 25–30 minutes by car · 12.7 mi

    ★★★★

    The Westin Charlotte

    Uptown hotel on the light rail line.

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Getting there

Most visitors drive; race-day traffic is heavy.

Drive; race-day traffic is heavy.

Hotel prices

Race-week rates rise.

Before & after the game

Uptown and South End.

Tips

Visit tip
Visit the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Uptown.

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