| rooms include en suite bathrooms, tvs with cable channels and desks, plus fridges and microwaves. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's also an outdoor pool (seasonal) and a business center. this straightforward budget hotel off i-85 is 2. 7 miles from the charlotte douglas international airport and offers a free 24/7 airport shuttle. amenities include free continental breakfast and parking, with space for trucks and buses. there's free wifi, while kids 17 and under stay free with an adult
Charlotte Douglas International Airport 10 min
U.S. National Whitewater Center (15 min)
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