Lodging
Homewood Suites by Hilton - Charlotte Ballantyne
Off I-485, this straightforward, extended-stay hotel is 10.4 miles from Carowinds amusement park and 11.1 miles from the Mint Museum. Ranging from studios to 1-bedroom suites, the refined rooms feature fully equipped kitchens, dining tables and pull-out sofas, plus free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs with premium cable channel. A free hot breakfast is offered daily, as well as light dinner and drinks (Mon-Thurs), parking, a local shuttle and a grocery shopping service. There's also an outdoor pool, an exercise room and a basketball court. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a business center and a meeting room.