THE ESQUIRE HOTEL DOWNTOWN GASTONIA, AN ASCEND COLLECTION HOTEL, Gastonia – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Historic Building Accommodations
The Esquire Hotel occupies The Lawyers Building, a 1918 Classic Revival structure on the National Register of Historic Places. Guest rooms feature original beaded glass doors, floor-to-ceiling drapes, and upholstered headboards. Options include Queen Rooms (140-180 sq ft), King Rooms (190-200 sq ft), and King Suites (260 sq ft) with sofa beds. All rooms include pillow-top mattresses, 42-inch HDTVs, USB charging stations, refrigerators, and safes.
Onsite Dining Venues
Barrister's restaurant serves Southern Appalachian cuisine with seasonal ingredients beneath a 20-foot barrel-vaulted ceiling. The Notary coffee shop in the basement offers espresso and breakfast with exposed brick walls. The Rooftop at the Esquire provides cocktails with views of Kings Mountain and Crowders Mountain. The Patio offers additional outdoor dining space.
Proximity to Local Attractions
Located in downtown Gastonia, the hotel is 3.5 km from Rankin Lake Park, 2.5 km from The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium, and 0.5 km from the American Military Museum of Gastonia. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 35 km away. The Gastonia Conference Center is within minutes walking distance.
Hotel Services & Amenities
The 24-hour front desk provides local information. Complimentary high-speed WiFi and parking are available. Accessible rooms feature roll-in showers, visual doorbells, and telephone alerts. The hotel complies with Section 508 accessibility standards for guests with hearing or vision impairments.
Building History & Features
Originally opened as a bank in 1918, the building later became known as The Lawyers Building before its conversion to a hotel. The property retains original architectural elements including exposed brick walls and reclaimed wood features throughout common areas.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
Services
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Location
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