| featuring art deco and mid-century furnishings, the vintage-chic rooms come with free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus minibars and nespresso machines. set in a converted 1920s department store opposite the blumenthal performing arts center, this refined hotel in the uptown district is a 6-minute walk from the levine museum of the new south, and 7 miles from charlotte douglas international airport. some open onto an interior atrium. suites add living areas and wet bars; upgraded suites have separate living rooms and balconies. free evening drinks are served in a club lounge. there's also a lobby bar, a high-end restaurant and a 24-hour gym. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Charlotte Douglas International Airport 18 min
Ray's Splash Planet (11 min)
County-run water park & swimming pool, with a fitness center offering classes & personal training. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art (10 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 (13 min)
African-American art, history & culture celebrated in an institution with a striking, modern facade. Billy Graham Library (13 min)
Large library dedicated to religious leader Billy Graham, plus his original home with tours. Carowinds (17 min)
Seasonal, family-friendly amusement park featuring towering roller coasters, waterslides & more. Freedom Park (12 min)
A lakeside bandshell anchors this large park, which also has sports fields, a playground & trails. Mint Museum Randolph (11 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. U.S. National Whitewater Center (24 min)
Recreation grounds with whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, rappelling, rock climbing & more. Mint Museum UPTOWN (11 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. NASCAR Hall of Fame (9 min)
Shrine to stock-car drivers past & present plus a museum with interactive exhibits & a theater. ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center (8 min)
Imaginative, colorful children's library & theater with art classes, events & a teen room. Levine Museum of the New South (5 min)
Interactive exhibits on post-Civil War Southern history & the people that prompted social change. Romare Bearden Park (7 min)
This public green space is often host to fitness & cultural arts programs, including live music. Discovery Place Science | Advance Reservation Required (3 min)
Kids' science & tech museum with interactive exhibits, an aquarium, rain forest & IMAX theater. | 
