The Esquire Hotel Downtown Gastonia, Ascend Hotel Collection

3.0 star property

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Welcome to Esquire Hotel, featuring a traditional exterior with a historic Barrister's sign.
Enjoy dining in this elegantly designed restaurant with high ceilings, arched windows, and a spacious seating area.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, sofa, and two side tables, each with a lamp, under a chandelier.
Relax in a clean and inviting space with a comfortable armchair, desk, and flat-screen TV.
Sit and enjoy the tranquil surroundings amidst lush greenery and a unique sculpture.

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 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

Art Deco hotel with bars/lounges and rooftop terrace
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 bottles of water and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Gastonia hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Esquire Hotel Downtown Gastonia, Ascend Hotel Collection. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Arts on Main. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and 3 bars are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy southern cuisine while dining at Barrister's
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a lift and a rooftop terrace
  • 13 minutes by foot from Little Theater of Gastonia and a 3-minute drive from Schiele Museum of Natural History
As a guest of The Esquire Hotel Downtown Gastonia, Ascend Hotel Collection, you'll find a rooftop terrace, coffee/tea in common area, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. The Esquire Hotel Downtown Gastonia, Ascend Hotel Collection also features a front desk safe and a lift. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of The Esquire Hotel Downtown Gastonia, Ascend Hotel Collection was completed in December 2019.

This 3-star Gastonia hotel is smoke free.

Barrister's – This restaurant specialises 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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

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The Esquire Hotel Downtown Gastonia, Ascend Hotel Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 355 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 355 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 355 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 355 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 355 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

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect room And clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAK

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

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice staff

Front desk was friendly and accommodating; small but cute rooms. If you need a desk in your room to work, remember to ask upfront.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Beautiful, Historic Property

What a beautiful historic property! The staff was so helpful and informed us of the history of the building. The view is amazing from the rood top terrace. The room was comfortable and the bathroom was a good size for a historic building. We plan to stay here again when we are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant and bar is amazing. Fantastic food and the drink selection great. The staff so sweet. The rooms were great. Across the street the wandering cup was fantastic. Lavendar Latte.. the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ariyona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed me stay. Staff was accommodating and helpful and the property was very safe and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
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

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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