| there's also a convenience store and a coin-operated laundry. on a busy road next to shopping malls, this warm, informal hotel is 5 miles from i-77, 6 miles from the spectrum center arena and 9 miles from carowinds amusement park. parking is complimentary. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. room service is available. the understated rooms come with free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus microwaves, minifridges and keurig coffeemakers. amenities include a relaxed restaurant and a wine bar, along with a 24-hour gym and an outdoor pool
Charlotte Douglas International Airport 22 min
Carolina Harbor (24 min)
Water park, roller coaster, park, and amusement park Mint Museum Randolph (13 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. Carowinds (18 min)
Seasonal, family-friendly amusement park featuring towering roller coasters, waterslides & more. Mint Museum UPTOWN (19 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art (19 min)
Mid-20th-century modern art displayed in an elegant 4-story building filled with natural light. Levine Museum of the New South (19 min)
Interactive exhibits on post-Civil War Southern history & the people that prompted social change. Billy Graham Library (16 min)
Large library dedicated to religious leader Billy Graham, plus his original home with tours. Freedom Park (14 min)
A lakeside bandshell anchors this large park, which also has sports fields, a playground & trails. NASCAR Hall of Fame (18 min)
Shrine to stock-car drivers past & present plus a museum with interactive exhibits & a theater. Discovery Place Science | Advance Reservation Required (19 min)
Kids' science & tech museum with interactive exhibits, an aquarium, rain forest & IMAX theater. Ray's Splash Planet (18 min)
County-run water park & swimming pool, with a fitness center offering classes & personal training. Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture (18 min)
African-American art, history & culture celebrated in an institution with a striking, modern facade. Fury 325 (22 min)
Steel roller coaster with a chain lift, speeds reaching 95 mph, & a 325-ft drop. Anne Springs Close Greenway - Adventure Road (24 min)
Spacious nature preserve with outdoor activities including fishing, horseback riding & hiking. | 
