| upgraded rooms add epicentre views. amenities include a 24/7 self-service cafe and a funky communal lounge with games, plus an exercise room and a business center. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. on a bustling street in the vibrant epicentre mall and entertainment center, this modern hotel is an 8-minute walk from the charlotte convention center and a 9-minute walk from the nascar hall of fame. casual, colorful rooms feature free wi-fi, 42-inch flat-screen tvs and minifridges, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities. room service is available
Charlotte Douglas International Airport 19 min
NASCAR Hall of Fame (9 min)
Shrine to stock-car drivers past & present plus a museum with interactive exhibits & a theater. Freedom Park (12 min)
A lakeside bandshell anchors this large park, which also has sports fields, a playground & trails. Discovery Place Science | Advance Reservation Required (9 min)
Kids' science & tech museum with interactive exhibits, an aquarium, rain forest & IMAX theater. Romare Bearden Park (5 min)
This public green space is often host to fitness & cultural arts programs, including live music. Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture (9 min)
African-American art, history & culture celebrated in an institution with a striking, modern facade. Levine Museum of the New South (6 min)
Interactive exhibits on post-Civil War Southern history & the people that prompted social change. Ray's Splash Planet (5 min)
County-run water park & swimming pool, with a fitness center offering classes & personal training. Billy Graham Library (13 min)
Large library dedicated to religious leader Billy Graham, plus his original home with tours. Mint Museum UPTOWN (8 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art (7 min)
Mid-20th-century modern art displayed in an elegant 4-story building filled with natural light. ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center (6 min)
Imaginative, colorful children's library & theater with art classes, events & a teen room. U.S. National Whitewater Center (25 min)
Recreation grounds with whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, rappelling, rock climbing & more. Carowinds (17 min)
Seasonal, family-friendly amusement park featuring towering roller coasters, waterslides & more. Mint Museum Randolph (10 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. | 
