One of Uptown Charlotte’s most recognizable older office towers is getting a completely different second life.

Spandrel Development Partners and 7G Group have announced plans to bring Marriott’s W Hotels brand to 400 South Tryon Street, the former Wachovia Center. According to Visit North Carolina’s lodging development report, the redevelopment will combine a 200-room luxury hotel with 399 apartments.

What Is Planned at 400 South Tryon?

W Charlotte is planned for floors one through nine with 173 guest rooms, 27 suites and a signature penthouse. Plans also include 12,000 square feet of meeting space, a ballroom, a ground-floor restaurant and a coffee bar.

The biggest attention-grabber may be the 18,000-square-foot rooftop food-and-beverage venue on the 34th floor. The developer says it is planned to become Charlotte’s highest rooftop bar, offering unobstructed views of the Uptown skyline.

The tower’s original exterior will also be replaced with a contemporary glass façade. An arched entrance is planned along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, giving the building a noticeably different presence along South Tryon Street.

399 Apartments Add Another Residential Piece to Uptown

The floors not occupied by the hotel will include 399 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments.

Planned residential amenities include:

• An indoor swimming pool
• A wellness-focused spa and fitness center
• Resident lounges and outdoor amenity areas
• A theater room
• A golf simulator

The redevelopment also includes updates to the building’s existing 517-space parking garage.

For homebuyers, one important distinction is that these residences are planned as apartments, not new Uptown condos for sale. Still, adding hundreds of residents to a former office building continues the broader office-to-residential conversion trend in Uptown Charlotte.

Why This Project Matters for Uptown Charlotte

400 South Tryon sits in the heart of Center City near Bank of America Stadium, Romare Bearden Park and the South Tryon business corridor. Transforming an underused office property into housing, hospitality, restaurants and entertainment could bring more activity to the surrounding blocks outside traditional weekday office hours.

The project also reflects a broader shift in Uptown. Instead of functioning primarily as a place where people commute for work, Center City is gradually adding more reasons for people to live, visit, dine and spend time there throughout the week.

That does not automatically translate into higher nearby home values. The more useful takeaway for buyers and property owners is that residential and hospitality investment continues to reshape how Uptown functions.

What Nearby Condo Buyers and Owners Should Watch

A redevelopment of this scale can create both short-term and long-term considerations for surrounding properties.

During construction, nearby residents may experience additional noise, traffic changes and activity around the property. After completion, the hotel, rooftop venue, restaurants and hundreds of new residents could add amenities and foot traffic to the South Tryon corridor.

Buyers considering a nearby Uptown condo should evaluate the specific building, HOA finances, parking, views, construction exposure and potential noise rather than relying on the redevelopment alone as a reason to purchase.

When Is W Charlotte Expected to Open?

Visit North Carolina currently lists a late-2029 target opening for W Charlotte. A groundbreaking date has not been announced, and the developer has estimated that construction could take approximately 30 to 32 months.

Because this is a major adaptive-reuse project involving a complete exterior replacement, the schedule may change as design, permitting and construction progress.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the 399 residences at 400 South Tryon condos for sale?
No. Current plans describe the residential component as 399 apartments ranging from studios to three-bedroom residences. The announced project is not a 399-unit for-sale condo development.

Will the rooftop bar be open to the public?
The rooftop food-and-beverage venue is being presented as a destination for hotel guests and local visitors. Specific operating details, reservation policies and opening hours have not been announced.

Could the W Hotel redevelopment affect nearby Uptown real estate?
The project will add residents, hotel guests and new dining and entertainment options to South Tryon Street. Those changes could influence how active and desirable the surrounding blocks feel, but individual property values will still depend on the specific building, HOA, condition, inventory, views and broader Charlotte housing market.

Considering a Move to Uptown Charlotte?

Uptown’s housing options can vary significantly from one condo building and block to the next. If you are comparing Uptown, South End, Dilworth or other close-in Charlotte neighborhoods, explore our Charlotte real estate guide or connect with Stone Realty Group for guidance on current inventory, building considerations and the developments changing Center City.