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The Esquire Hotel Downtown Gastonia, Ascend Hotel Collection

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Miscellaneous
Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished
Miscellaneous
Food and drink

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
168 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC, 28052
  • Rankin Lake Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Schiele Museum of Natural History
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Eastridge Mall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Charlotte, NC (CLT-Charlotte-Douglas Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

The Esquire Hotel Downtown Gastonia, Ascend Hotel Collection

3-star Gastonia hotel close to Little Theater of Gastonia
This smoke-free hotel features 3 bars/lounges, a rooftop terrace, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include dry cleaning, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Esquire Hotel Downtown Gastonia, Ascend Hotel Collection offers 35 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers.

This Gastonia hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The Esquire Hotel Downtown Gastonia, Ascend Hotel Collection features a rooftop terrace, coffee/tea in a common area, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 3 bars/lounges. This Art Deco hotel also offers a front-desk safe and an elevator. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A total renovation of this property was completed in December 2019.

The Esquire Hotel Downtown Gastonia, Ascend Hotel Collection is a smoke-free property.

Barrister's - This restaurant specializes in southern cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • 3 bars/lounges
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Barrister's

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 7 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Renovated entire property - December 2019
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

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The Esquire Hotel Downtown Gastonia, Ascend Hotel Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 228 out of 349 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 349 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 349 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 349 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 349 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Other than it being clean and people being nice there was a few problems with the way it is being run. Wanted to get ice in my bucket and couldn’t find any ice on floor. Called front desk and they said I would have to bring bucket down to them and when I did they said they had to go to basement to get ice. Breakfast was not really a breakfast. Had little boxes of cereal and if you wanted coffee you had to go upstairs and get it from the front desk. But very clean place and people really nice
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace, Tuscaloosa

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean! Awesome staff! Super convenient location! Only downside was breakfast had limited options. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lillyann

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the old style of it. Very fun for through travel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joshua

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy staying her and staff is always great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briahana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly, Fuquay Varina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed here for a weekend getaway and the hotel room was very nice and cozy. Parking was easy and we didn’t have to worry about our car. Everything is close maybe a 8-10 min drive but all and all love the hotel. We’ll definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rafael, North Andover

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy Parking, Dining Nearby & On Site
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel property that was a bank and has been totally refurbished. It has rooftop and main floor dining and drink options. Very nice rooms and beds, great sheets and towels, and the staff was very responsive when I had a question. I definitely would stay at the Esquire again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint little hotel that was a bank
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limited dining but the food at the attached hotel is excellent. Overall a cool old hotel. My only real complaints were a very loud/squealing from the heat so I had to turn that off and the small fridge was also very loud (and right next to the bed).
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a historic property in the center of Gastonia. Beautiful view from the rooftop was suggested when we checked in. It was a fun place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the old. Enjoyed the view from the roof. Thankful for free parking and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

TJ

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great getaway for limited options in gastonia area. The restaurant was good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming, but small

Hotel is in a former bank in a very convenient location. Easy, short walk to a couple of restaurants. The rooftop gives nice views of your surroundings. My only issue is the room size. As soon you open the door you’re at the foot of your bed. Very, very small, but clean, rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoy staying at the Esquire every time we visit our son in Gastonia. The hotel has history and we love the nice people there!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Merry Hill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique hotel/building and a great find in downtown Gastonia.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building is beautifully restored, the restaurant and bar are wonderful. The only thing I didn't like were that there was no thermostat in the room and it was a little cold. Also the windows were the original frosted chicken wire glass, which is great, but there's no view. Also the room was small.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arden

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025