Where is safe to stay around town, which areas to avoid, places to eat, etc? I'd love any help!

I have to drive through that hell twice a day

However, it would be difficult for your gentlemen callers if they don't work or live there. Southpark is a DISTANT 2nd, but it does have ease of parking and certain uptown gentlemen mightl be willing to travel there.

I wish I had known this a month ago.  Thank you for very much for posting this.  Maybe it's not too late for me to hit Raleigh next week...

Posted By: JuliasLittleSecret

Uptown is nice as well but parking is a PITA for visitors unless they are working there and can walk to you.  Places to avoid are the airport and university areas.  Great food all over the good areas...you really can't go wrong, just urbanspoon what you're in the mood for.  
   
 Charlotte can be a tough market to get in to.  Several ladies comment that they don't have enough success there to return, so just make sure you can afford a gamble to visit there.  You never know, you may be one lady who hits the jackpot there on her first visit!    
   
 Best wishes to you!  
   
 xo

I usually stay near the airport since I fly in and definitely appreciate free shuttle service. Priceline is awesome for express deals in all areas & I try to stick to 3+ stars to ensure I don't end up in a dump. Lol