| freebies include daily made-to-order breakfast, regular evening socials, and an airport/area shuttle. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. this contemporary all-suite hotel with an 8-story atrium is 5 miles from bars and restaurants in downtown charlotte and 7 miles from charlotte douglas international airport. there's also a steakhouse restaurant, an indoor pool, a hot tub and a 24/7 fitness center, as well as a business center. streamlined suites include kitchenettes, and separate living rooms with pull-out sofas, plus flat-screen tvs and wifi (fee). upgraded suites add free wifi, keurig coffeemakers, and access to a lounge with snacks
Charlotte Douglas International Airport 10 min
Carowinds (11 min)
Seasonal, family-friendly amusement park featuring towering roller coasters, waterslides & more. Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture (10 min)
African-American art, history & culture celebrated in an institution with a striking, modern facade. Freedom Park (16 min)
A lakeside bandshell anchors this large park, which also has sports fields, a playground & trails. Levine Museum of the New South (12 min)
Interactive exhibits on post-Civil War Southern history & the people that prompted social change. Mint Museum Randolph (16 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. Ray's Splash Planet (10 min)
County-run water park & swimming pool, with a fitness center offering classes & personal training. NASCAR Hall of Fame (11 min)
Shrine to stock-car drivers past & present plus a museum with interactive exhibits & a theater. Mint Museum UPTOWN (12 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. Billy Graham Library (6 min)
Large library dedicated to religious leader Billy Graham, plus his original home with tours. U.S. National Whitewater Center (24 min)
Recreation grounds with whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, rappelling, rock climbing & more. Fury 325 (14 min)
Steel roller coaster with a chain lift, speeds reaching 95 mph, & a 325-ft drop. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden (34 min)
Public garden with tropical plant conservatory, fountains & pavilion, available for private events. Discovery Place Science | Advance Reservation Required (12 min)
Kids' science & tech museum with interactive exhibits, an aquarium, rain forest & IMAX theater. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art (13 min)
Mid-20th-century modern art displayed in an elegant 4-story building filled with natural light. | 
