| this laid-back airport hotel is a mile from the billy graham library, 4 miles from the carolinas aviation museum and 5 miles from charlotte douglas international airport. straightforward rooms offer complimentary wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minifridges, plus coffeemakers and sitting areas with pull-out sofas. other amenities consist of a cafe/bar, a 24-hour market and a heated outdoor pool, plus a gym and meeting space. breakfast is available. freebies include shuttle service and parking. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
Charlotte Douglas International Airport 6 min
Billy Graham Library (4 min)
Large library dedicated to religious leader Billy Graham, plus his original home with tours. McDowell Nature Preserve (23 min)
This mostly undeveloped preserve with a lake has a nature center, campground, trails & play areas. NASCAR Hall of Fame (14 min)
Shrine to stock-car drivers past & present plus a museum with interactive exhibits & a theater. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden (31 min)
Public garden with tropical plant conservatory, fountains & pavilion, available for private events. Mint Museum Randolph (19 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art (15 min)
Mid-20th-century modern art displayed in an elegant 4-story building filled with natural light. Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture (14 min)
African-American art, history & culture celebrated in an institution with a striking, modern facade. Levine Museum of the New South (15 min)
Interactive exhibits on post-Civil War Southern history & the people that prompted social change. Freedom Park (18 min)
A lakeside bandshell anchors this large park, which also has sports fields, a playground & trails. Carowinds (12 min)
Seasonal, family-friendly amusement park featuring towering roller coasters, waterslides & more. Fury 325 (16 min)
Steel roller coaster with a chain lift, speeds reaching 95 mph, & a 325-ft drop. Mint Museum UPTOWN (14 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. U.S. National Whitewater Center (20 min)
Recreation grounds with whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, rappelling, rock climbing & more. Discovery Place Science | Advance Reservation Required (15 min)
Kids' science & tech museum with interactive exhibits, an aquarium, rain forest & IMAX theater. | 
