The Space
The Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark is a four-star boutique hotel located at 5501 Carnegie Boulevard in Charlotte’s upscale SouthPark neighborhood. The hotel offers 8,701 square feet of event space across 11 meeting rooms and 8 breakout rooms. The venue accommodates up to 300 guests for events. The hotel features 264 guestrooms, an indoor pool, R Bar by an open-air atrium fountain, Ember & Oak restaurant with fire-driven dishes and craft cocktails, and R Cafe with Starbucks coffee.
The SouthPark neighborhood is Charlotte’s premier shopping and dining district, with the hotel positioned directly adjacent to SouthPark Mall and Piedmont Row, which features high-end retailers and restaurants. The location places guests in the heart of the city’s most vibrant and upscale area. The modern hotel architecture and contemporary interiors create a sophisticated setting for celebrations.
Capacity & Layout
The 11 meeting rooms with 8 breakout rooms provide flexibility for events from intimate dinners to large receptions. The ballroom space allows up to 300 guests in various configurations (banquet, cocktail, theater, classroom). The hotel’s meeting spaces can be combined or separated to accommodate multiple functions or separate events running simultaneously. The indoor pool and atrium fountain areas provide distinct gathering spaces outside the main reception room.
The 264 guestrooms enable couples to block rooms for wedding guests at a single convenient location, simplifying logistics for out-of-town attendees. On-site self-parking is available at a daily rate of $10. Check-in is 4pm and check-out is 12pm, allowing guests full day-of access for ceremonies and receptions. The fitness center with cardio, weights, and Peloton bikes provides guest amenities during multi-day events.
Amenities
Ember & Oak restaurant offers fire-driven cuisine and elevated cocktails, suitable for rehearsal dinners and reception catering. The R Bar serves craft cocktails by an open-air atrium fountain. R Cafe provides Starbucks coffee and casual breakfast options. The hotel’s catering department manages food and beverage service, including plated dinners, cocktail receptions, and bar packages.
The indoor pool is available to hotel guests. Accessible rooms are available, and guests with questions should call +1 for details. Up to 2 pets are allowed per room for a non-refundable $50 per night fee. The hotel’s strategic location places guests within walking distance of SouthPark Mall, Piedmont Row, Freedom Park (4.3 km away), Discovery Place Nature Museum, and Phillips Place Outdoor Mall.
Location & Getting There
The Renaissance is located four miles from downtown Charlotte and the Convention Center, six and a half miles from Uptown Charlotte, and within a 15-minute drive of Spectrum Center. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 10 miles away, making guest arrival and departure straightforward. The SouthPark neighborhood is Charlotte’s most affluent retail and residential district, characterized by upscale shopping, fine dining, and modern commercial development.
The hotel’s ballroom and meeting spaces feature modern construction with suspended ceilings, adequate height, and commercial HVAC systems that support professional DJ sound setups. Multiple hard surfaces (polished floors, glass walls, painted drywall) in the event spaces are balanced by commercial acoustical treatments, creating an acoustically neutral environment suitable for live entertainment. The separation of the ballroom from guest floors and the intermediate breakout rooms allow sound isolation, and the connection to the atrium and open bar areas enables outdoor and indoor sound coverage. The meeting spaces’ multiple walls and doors provide acoustic flexibility for controlling sound spread and preventing noise from traveling to guest sleeping areas.
Why Couples Book Dow Oak Here
You only get one reception at this venue, so it should be run by a team that already knows how to make a room like it work:
- We have actually performed at this venue, so we plan for its sound, layout, and flow instead of guessing on your night
- One team for your DJ and MC, photo booth, and custom lighting, on a single plan and one contract
- Backup DJs scheduled and on call, with your full plan shared across our team
- An online planning portal plus a planning call before the day
- More than 3,000 five-star reviews on The Knot, WeddingWire, and Google
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees, and just $400 reserves your date
Wedding DJ FAQ
Have you performed at this venue before?
Yes. Every venue in our directory is one we have actually worked, so we already know how to set up, light, and run the room for a wedding, from ceremony sound to the last dance.
How much is a wedding DJ?
Your price depends on your date, your area, and add-ons like a photo booth, uplighting, or ceremony sound. Pick your date on our pricing page and you will see your exact price, and just $400 reserves your date.
Do you provide lighting and a photo booth too?
Yes. One team handles your DJ and MC, color-matched uplighting, and a modern photo booth on a single plan.
What happens if our DJ has an emergency?
We always have trained backup DJs scheduled and on call, with your full plan shared across our team, so someone can step in seamlessly.
How do we book you?
Check your date using the form on this page. We confirm availability, send your pricing, and a $400 retainer reserves your date.
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