Developers Propose Boutique Hotel in Dilworth

Centrum Realty & Development and Sorelle Capital seek rezoning for 130-room hotel project in Charlotte's historic neighborhood.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Two prominent real estate developers, Centrum Realty & Development and Sorelle Capital, have filed a rezoning petition with the City of Charlotte to build a 130-room boutique hotel at the corner of Cleveland Avenue and East Worthington Avenue in the Dilworth neighborhood. The project is part of a larger mixed-use plan that would also include ground-floor retail, structured parking, and a rooftop amenity deck.

Why it matters

The proposed hotel project would significantly transform a quiet corner of Dilworth, one of Charlotte's oldest and most historic neighborhoods. The development will face scrutiny from preservation advocates and city planners due to Dilworth's historic district status and design guidelines, which aim to maintain the character of the area.

The details

The rezoning petition covers approximately 1.14 acres and is the first public step in the Centrum-Sorelle partnership's plans for the site. In addition to the 130-room boutique hotel, the project would include ground-floor retail, structured parking, and a rooftop amenity deck. The developers have been methodically acquiring properties in the Elizabeth, South End, and Dilworth neighborhoods, with this hotel serving as their main hospitality play in the portfolio.

  • The rezoning petition was submitted to the City of Charlotte this week (March 5, 2026).
  • Local buzz about the proposed hotel project started in 2025 when What Now Charlotte first reported on the developers' plans to rezone the 1.14-acre site.

The players

Centrum Realty & Development

A real estate development company that has been actively acquiring properties and advancing projects in the Elizabeth, South End, and Dilworth neighborhoods of Charlotte.

Sorelle Capital

A real estate investment firm that is partnering with Centrum Realty & Development on the proposed boutique hotel project in Dilworth.

Larry Powers

The managing partner of Centrum Realty & Development, who previously declined to share details about the group's plans for the Dilworth site.

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What’s next

The rezoning petition will now undergo formal review by the City of Charlotte, including staff analysis and public hearings, before a decision is made. If approved, Centrum and Sorelle will then move forward with securing permits and finalizing the design and construction plans for the boutique hotel project.

The takeaway

The proposed boutique hotel in Dilworth represents a significant development that will transform a quiet corner of one of Charlotte's historic neighborhoods. The project will face close scrutiny from preservation advocates and city planners due to Dilworth's historic district status, underscoring the delicate balance between development and maintaining the character of the area.