| children age 17 and under stay free with a parent. additional amenities consist of a fitness room, a business center and a lobby lounge, as well as a picnic area with seating. the unassuming rooms come with complimentary wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus desks, microwaves and minifridges. located off i-85, this straightforward hotel is 3 miles from charlotte douglas international airport and 8 miles from the north carolina blumenthal performing arts center. free perks include an airport shuttle, continental breakfast and parking. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Charlotte Douglas International Airport 10 min
Levine Museum of the New South (12 min)
Interactive exhibits on post-Civil War Southern history & the people that prompted social change. Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture (13 min)
African-American art, history & culture celebrated in an institution with a striking, modern facade. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art (14 min)
Mid-20th-century modern art displayed in an elegant 4-story building filled with natural light. Mint Museum UPTOWN (14 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. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden (26 min)
Public garden with tropical plant conservatory, fountains & pavilion, available for private events. Billy Graham Library (8 min)
Large library dedicated to religious leader Billy Graham, plus his original home with tours. Freedom Park (20 min)
A lakeside bandshell anchors this large park, which also has sports fields, a playground & trails. NASCAR Hall of Fame (14 min)
Shrine to stock-car drivers past & present plus a museum with interactive exhibits & a theater. Carowinds (17 min)
Seasonal, family-friendly amusement park featuring towering roller coasters, waterslides & more. Fury 325 (21 min)
Steel roller coaster with a chain lift, speeds reaching 95 mph, & a 325-ft drop. Mint Museum Randolph (19 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. Discovery Place Science | Advance Reservation Required (12 min)
Kids' science & tech museum with interactive exhibits, an aquarium, rain forest & IMAX theater. U.S. National Whitewater Center (15 min)
Recreation grounds with whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, rappelling, rock climbing & more. | 
